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Where to Stay in Jo’berg

Posted on May 2, 2009 by admin

Johannesburg is the largest financial, commercial and industrial city in South Africa. However, the once prosperous central business district is now an area of abandoned office buildings. Very few of the original buildings are still standing. The central area is … Continue reading →

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Day Tripping In Goa, Ponda, Ayurvedic medicine, chili pepper

Posted on April 27, 2009 by admin

In the 16th &17th centuries European countries fought wars to determine who would control the spice trade. Because the value of spices far exceeded the value of gold, it’s easy to imagine the motivation of these countries. Fortunes were made … Continue reading →

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Peter’s Place, Chelsea NY

Posted on April 12, 2009 by admin

By the end of June, 2009 a center will close that has for many years provided care and assistance for the elderly, homeless population in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Peter’s Place is a drop-in site for those … Continue reading →

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An Economic Boom for Singapore

Posted on April 6, 2009 by admin

The government of Singapore has made a long term investment in the economic future of the the city-state. A $100 million dollar investment that will provide and increase in tourism and the economic boosts for local businesses and five star … Continue reading →

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The Heart of Madrid

Posted on March 28, 2009 by admin

Traditional dance of the gypsies in Madrid, and throughout all Spain, is the Flamenco. Originally from the southern part of the country, Andalusia to be specific, this art form has Moorish roots, as well as gypsy and Andalusian. What started … Continue reading →

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