Category: Tours Travel
Defamiliarization in photography
When people ask me what I studied in college, they are usually surprised to learn that I majored in English literature. One because I guess they expect to hear that I studied photography, or two because they are simply surprised to hear that an Asian decided to major in English instead of Science, Engineering, Commerce,…
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Hike through the Grand Canyon – The secret place
I spent over a year and a half living and working in the Grand Canyon. During that time I had the opportunity to go on different hiking and backpacking trips and was able to see the Grand Canyon from many different perspectives. If someone was traveling to the Grand Canyon and wanted me to recommend…
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Longinus’ Spear
The prime mover behind the assassination of Julius Caesar was married to Brutus, but I suspect he was less interested in restoring power to the Senate (and to some extent to the people of Italy) than his own power. The movie Spartacus does see it the way I see it. His character was played by…
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Ambergris Caye – Belize Border
Ambergris Caye is the hub for adventure seekers around the world. This is the largest island in Belize that attracts thousands of tourists from all over. Bustling San Pedro Town makes Ambergris Caye the gateway to Belize. Ambergris Caye is only a 20 minute flight from Belize City. With the barrier reef just off the…
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Cell phone text messaging (also known as SMS, Short Message Service)
Texting has become part of the culture, even a shorthand language has emerged. One can order a pizza or vote on American Idol with a text message. Obama announced his vice-presidential candidate with a text message to 10 million people, or at least that was his plan. An SMS message sent simultaneously to several million…
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Fascinating cheap hotels in Maldives
About Maldives There are around 1200 small islands found in the Indian Ocean, they are also called the pearls of the Indian Ocean. The closest countries to the Maldives are India and Sri Lanka. There are approximately 1,200 separate islands in the Maldives and only about one sixth of them are populated. The Maldives is…
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Naoussa Paros Hotels and things to do during the day
Explore the beaches, sites and attractions of Paros. The Port of Paros is in Parikia (the capital) which is located in the western part of the island. Parikia is a city with a well-developed tourist infrastructure that offers many accommodation units, beaches and archaeological sites to visit. There are also daily flights from Athens to…
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Play Car Racing Games – Fun or frown?
Playing car racing games has always been a favorite around the world and has millions of fans emulating or idolizing the very sport from which it originated. Michael Schumacher, Mika Hakkinen, David Coulthard and others have gained superhuman status thanks to this sport. Speed and motor vehicles are two objects that excite and initiate an…
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60 masculine songs that cross the fourth wall
Are you looking for a song from a musical? One that will directly connect with an audience? What you need is a “House Number”! A House number is a song that crosses the invisible fourth wall between the actor and the audience, the wall that exists in the character’s mind (after all, in most plays…
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Belize Travel Tips: Things to Keep in Mind
When traveling to Belize, you may or may not need a visa to enter the country, depending on your own location. Those traveling to Belize from the UK, US, European Union countries and many of the Caribbean islands are free to enter the country. People from other countries may need to verify their own situation,…
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