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1.	Bookmarks: 0	Planning For Costa Rica When traveling it is essential to plan ahead, so when you arrive at your destination, you lessen the chances of being at a loss of what to do. Knowledge gained from other's travels can be invaluable, especially when planning to travel to somewhere you have never been before. The advice on this page is helpful to everyone planning a trip to Costa Rica.MoneyThe money used in Costa Rica is called colons. You can change dollars into colons at the airports in San Jose and ...
2.	Bookmarks: 0	More Than Monuments - Places To See In Richmond Richmond, Virginia is a city surrounded by history working hard to achieve a good future. Not far from Richmond on the James River is Jamestown, the first settlement in the United States by the British and 30 miles north of Richmond is Williamsburg, start of the Virginia colony.The American Civil War raged through the heart of Richmond which was the capital of the old South and battlefields, houses, and memories from that time exist around the city still. Richmond has bec...
3.	Bookmarks: 0	A Nation Is Born In Philadelphia - Philadelphia Travel Information Often referred to as “America’s Birthplace,” Philadelphia has been the center of progressive beliefs and democratic principles since the first settlement of the city was founded by the now famous Quaker, William Penn. Naming the settlement “The City of Brotherly Love,” William Penn hoped to protect individual freedoms and promote religious tolerance in stark contrast with what many colonists had escaped under British rule.William Penn’s visions were realized wh...
4.	Bookmarks: 0	The St. Kitts Sugar Cane Railroad Early in the 20th Century, a 30-mile railway was constructed on St. Kitts to aid transportation of sugar cane crops to the island’s colonial capital, Basseterre. Today, this unique narrow-gauge railway has found a new life. As part of St. Kitts’ expanding tourism industry, the St. Kitts Sugar Cane Railroad now serves as one of the best ways to see this gorgeous island in its entirety. In addition to being the most enchanting rail tour in the Caribbean, this railway provides o...
5.	Bookmarks: 0	Thailand is Their Land The true magic you'll find when you travel to Thailand is its alluring authenticity. Thailand is the only Southeast Asian nation never to have been colonized by European powers; consequently, the still-standing and functioning monuments of the past attract visitors who admire thousands of years of history integrated into present day society.
6.	Bookmarks: 0	Sustainable tourism in Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam's small and pleasant capital Hanoi is a fascinating blend of East and West, with French design from its colonial past and Chinese influence from centuries of dominance.
7.	Bookmarks: 0	How Sugary Sweet Is St. Kitts For centuries, sugar cane was one of the most important crops in the world. As sugar cane grows best in tropical climates, European settlers saw an opportunity for wealth in Caribbean islands like St. Kitts. After colonization, forests were razed and replaced with sugar plantations to benefit the production of molasses, rum and raw sugar. As the oldest and wealthiest English colony in the Caribbean, St. Kitts once boasted 68 profitable plantations on just a 68-acre island. Th...
8.	Bookmarks: 0	Go Beneath The Surface In The Hato Caves Just a few miles from Curacao’s capital city of Willemstad are a series of caves that tell many stories about the history of the Caribbean. The Hato Caves – known as Grotten Van Hato in native Dutch – formed under Caribbean waters several thousand years ago. After the waters receded, native peoples used the caves for burial rituals and other ceremonial purposes. Later, during colonial times, the caves served as a place of refuge for escaped slaves. Despite these caves’ s...
9.	Bookmarks: 0	Finding Your Inner Tourist In St Thomas As you plan your trip to St. Thomas, you will probably find that one of the favorite activities for St. Thomas vacations is duty-free shopping in Charlotte Amalie. While shopping and walking the streets of this colonial capital might be a great start to a St. Thomas vacation, St. Thomas tourism certainly has more to offer than simple shopping and dining. From the historic colonial sites scattered throughout the island to the natural beauty of the Caribbean, St. Thomas has som...
10.	Bookmarks: 0	Travel to Sydney: From Convict Outcasts to Global Chic? Why, Yes… The shining port city of Sydney has come a long way from its humble colonial beginnings when the British arrived in the 18th century. Urban class goes hand in hand with suburban lifestyle, leaving more than enough opportunity in between to get outside and explore like only Australians know how.
11.	Bookmarks: 0	Something Old, Something New: The Dominican Republic - Dominican Republic Travel Information Aside from its Major League Baseball fame, the Dominican Republic is an intriguing retreat of colonial history amid progressive development and tranquil white beaches fringing mountainous wilderness. World renowned resorts dot the Punta Cana coastline of the Dominican Republic while the nation claims the oldest city in the New World, Santo Domingo, along its southern shore. For such a small nation, it is fairly easy to book cheap and convenient airfare to the Dominican Republ...
12.	Bookmarks: 0	Overview of Columbia for Travelers Until roughly 30 years ago, Columbia was a peaceful country. Rebel groups and the influence of cocaine production have changed that. Here’s an overview of Columbia for travelers.
13.	Bookmarks: 0	Exploring The Abc Islands As a group, the ABC islands offer an incredibly distinctive Caribbean vacation. Consisting of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, the ABC Islands were under the control of the Netherlands as the Netherlands Antilles until 1986. In that year, Aruba gained independence, though the island is still aligned with the Dutch Kingdom. Today, the Willemstad, Curacao serves as the capital of the Netherlands Antilles, a colonial grouping which also governs Bonaire and the smaller islands of St. ...
14.	Bookmarks: 0	An Overview of Kenya for Travelers Kenya is stunningly beautiful African country that has seen its share of good and bad times. If you are traveling to Kenya, the following information will give you a head start.
15.	Bookmarks: 0	Facts About Thailand For Those Who Dream Of Going There Thailand is one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse areas in Southeast Asia. Because it was never colonized, it retains much of its original culture.The people of Thailand are very friendly and hospitable. There is no language barrier because the staff speaks English and other European languages in most of the hotels, restaurants and tourist places. There are many different modes of transportation in Thailand. Tourists can hire a taxi, take a bus, ride on a train...
16.	Bookmarks: 0	Curacao Marriott Beach Resort Curacao: Island of Wonder and IntrigueSunny, warm and charming, Curacao [pronounced ‘koo-rah-sow’] is a beautiful resort destination that is relatively unknown to many people. With it’s Dutch Colonial buildings and traditional Caribbean feel, it’s a unique place that incorporates the best of 55 different nationalities to create a purely individual culture. In fact, four languages are spoken here: English, Spanish, Dutch and their own Papiamento. It’s cosmopolitan, b...
17.	Bookmarks: 0	Curacao - Holland In Miniature When asked about Caribbean architecture, many tourists might think of small, colorful houses and grass huts. In Curacao, however, the architecture is inextricably linked to the colonial past. Despite the sparkling Caribbean Sea and dry climate, much of Curacao resembles the great Dutch city of Amsterdam more than the picture book version of the region. Under control of the Netherlands since the 17th century, Curacao was constructed as a home away from home for colonizers. Thr...
18.	Bookmarks: 0	US Casino History The casino in the United States has a long and often illustrious history. Gambling plays a part in American history from the beginning of the colonies, in the lore of the Wild West, in the history of the underground bars during prohibition, and more. Laws concerning gambling have changed over time, with growing prohibitions against gambling followed by a relaxing of laws.Attitudes toward gambling varied in the early American colonies. Puritan-founded colonies, not surpris...
19.	Bookmarks: 0	Tanzania Casinos Tanzania is an East Coast African country, which was a German colony until 1919 and thereafter, a British Mandate until 1961 when it gained its independence. There are many factors that set Tanzania apart from the rest of Africa, with the highest peak on the continent, Mt Kilimanjaro, and the precious gemstone, Tanzanite, discovered in 1967 by Tiffany's.Gambling is legal in Tanzania and there are a total of three casinos to choose from while visiting the region. All the T...
20.	Bookmarks: 0	Senegal Casinos Senegal, a former French colony in West Africa, offers a plethora of options for those looking for a spot of gambling. Senegal casinos can be found both in the capital Dakar, and the port town of Saint-Louis, a couple of hundred miles to the north. There are four casinos to draw in the punters in Dakar, the Casino Du Cap Vert, the Casino Du Port, Casino Terrou-bi, and the Casino Café de Rome, whilst Saint-Louis has one, the Casino De St. Louis.Senegal casinos tend to be l...
21.	Bookmarks: 0	Malawi Casinos Malawi, a landlocked and mountainous former British colony in Southern Africa, is a favorite with tourists due to its incredible scenery, the great opportunities it offers for hiking and trekking in its national parks, and the chance to see African wildlife at its numerous game reserves. Yet, the country also enjoys the facilities of two casinos based in the country's main cities, Lilongwe and Blantyre.Lilongwe, with a population of around 400,000, has been the capital ci...
22.	Bookmarks: 0	Ghana Casinos The list of Ghana's casinos is quite short: not a surprise for a poor African country. Actually, by the standards of Africa, Ghana isn't actually all that poor. It was the first African country to shake off colonialism in 1957, led by Kwame Nkrumah. The next 30 or so years were the usual struggle against the economic incompetence of the various rulers, including the almost traditional military coup. Things finally got sorted out in the 1990's, and the economy is now growing a...
23.	Bookmarks: 0	Comoros Casinos Comoros casinos are unfortunately rather thin on the ground. Not all that much of a surprise, of course, as it is indeed a small country with three main (but small) islands and a number of much smaller islets and outcrops. It also has a very odd legal system, a mixture of sharia (or Islamic) law with bits and pieces of the old French colonial system (otherwise known as Napoleonic law).Given the small population, their intense poverty (the Comoros is one of the poorest cou...
24.	Bookmarks: 0	Leaving Nothing To Be Desired In North Carolina - North Carolina Travel Information From the Atlantic Seaboard to the Appalachian Mountains, North Carolina has all the bases covered for travel, whether it’s business or pleasure. Spanning from outdoor recreation to exquisite dining and from modern industry to historical legends, North Carolina is the place to travel any time of year. Each of the four distinct seasons has something to offer.North Carolina was one of the 13 original colonies, although its history starts much earlier as the first English set...
25.	Bookmarks: 0	Bring Yourself Back To Life In Barbados - Barbados Travel Information Situated to the east of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, Barbados is an independent island nation and a tropical getaway with considerable historical sites to boot. With a long British history and settlements dating as early as 300 CE, Barbados offers travelers a tantalizing resort rendezvous and a taste of colonial and slave legacy. Book your airfare to Barbados before the high season ends and enjoy the tranquility of one of the most remote islands in the Caribbean....
26.	Bookmarks: 0	What Is Invoice Factoring And Invoice Discounting? The Romans were the first civilization to sell promissory notes at a discount, beginning the industry of factoring. America was built largely on the possibilities of factoring, when colonial businesses were factored by Europeans willing to invest cash in exchange for the promise of large returns, and government bonds also use the same principles applied by businesses when they engage in invoice factoring.Invoice factoring is, at its simplest, the sale of the right to coll...
27.	Bookmarks: 0	Colonial Williamsburg Revolutionary City There is nothing virtual about the reality of being asked, in person, face-to-face, to stand up for, or against, freedom. How say ye? In the Revolutionary City, Colonial Williamsburgs innovative program where guests can interact live with actor-interpreters, you do not have to respond. But just like those who rallied to the side of George Washington and hailed the passion of Patrick Henry, you will be asked. It is that real. You are not looking into a video monitor.
28.	Bookmarks: 0	Living In Mexico: San Miguel De Allende Americans living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico either do not understand, do not want to understand, or are in simple denial regarding the effect they've had on this Central Mexican Colonial Town. I find their constant shock and surprise at the observations made by the rest of the world about the effect they have on the city too incredible to believe. They walk around with blinders on, do not want to see it, or do not want to admit it.My wife and I were in San Miguel th...
29.	Bookmarks: 0	Exercise For An Entire You! For thousands of years, physical activity has been associated with health. Today, science has confirmed the link, with overwhelming evidence that people who lead active lifestyles are less likely to die early, or to experience major illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer.Obesity and poor physical fitness constitute a health problem affecting an increasing number of children. Childhood obesity and poor physical fitness are associated with insulin resist...
30.	Bookmarks: 0	Why Women Need To Exercise Women know they need exercise, but who has the time? Balancing a career, a family and everything in between often causes women’s personal needs to take a back seat to other concerns. There are numerous reasons why women need to include exercise into their daily routines. Of course, there is the obvious benefit of shaping a slimmer body but did you know that exercise for women has also been proven to alleviate depression, help prevent colon cancer and boost your immune system?
31.	Bookmarks: 0	Learn To Counter The Techniques Of Other Martial Arts As Well As Unskilled Attacks. Hapkido was first used by a group of Korean nationals in the period after the Japanese colonial era of Korea. Choi Yong Sul and his students; Suh Bok Sub, who was the first student of the art, Ji Han Jae promoter of the art, Kim Moo Hong, Myung Jae Nam who forged a the connection between the art of hapkido and Japanese aikido and then founded Hankido, were responsible and given the credit for developing Hapkido. The art was originated solely as a self defense martial art and...
32.	Bookmarks: 0	The Magical Qualities of Human Pheromones The Qualities and Effectiveness of Human Pheromones Are Considered.
33.	Bookmarks: 10	Hibiscus-High Performance Our region’s shrub form of hibiscus has a long and storied history in the garden, a history that starts in ancient Asia, where Hibiscus syriacus, the species we know commonly as Rose of Sharon, is native. While not native in Europe, Rose of Sharon was cultivated there for centuries and is referred to throughout ancient writings, including passages of the Bible. Settlers brought it to the New World, and it soon became a landscape mainstay in colonial America.It’s easy to u...
34.	Bookmarks: 0	Sights To See In The Philippines The Philippines is one of the most sought after travel destinations in Asia. With its unique and diverse culture, visitors from both sides of the world cannot help but wonder at the beauty and attractiveness of this country. Its diverse and interesting culture is a result of its colorful past.After being colonized by various countries for several centuries, it has emerged to become one of the most beautiful countries worldwide. Among the most visited parts of the Philippi...
35.	Bookmarks: 0	The History Of St. Kitts Is Alive At Romney Manor Like many of its Caribbean neighbors, St. Kitts still bears many markings of its colonial past. A tour across the island will reveal old sugar plantations, stone fortresses and period European architecture. One of the most celebrated sites on the island is the oldest colonial plantation and its mansion, Romney Manor. Established in the 17th century during the first major stage of colonial development, the property has been owned by only six families in over 350 years. Today, ...
36.	Bookmarks: 0	Hiking Through The Centuries Wandering on the top of the world, in the footsteps of the Incas, looking out over the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Andes and a glorious land of mystery and mysticism, where centuries past and present are seamlessly intermingled. Peru’s layer upon layer of great civilizations are spread like patchwork across a country that is a masterpiece of diversity, parched coastal deserts, farming oases, quaint fishing villages, tropical jungle and colonial cities that echo the ...
37.	Bookmarks: 1	Improve Your Health Through Colon Therapy Are you a junk food freak or a die hard fan of soft drinks? Or do you prefer a diet rich in fat and red meat but low in fiber? Are you a workaholic who finds no time for sweating out? Or are you a person who has a family history of bad colon? If you happen to fall in any one of these categories, be cautious-- there is every possibility of your developing a colorectal cancer!Well, it was not my intention to upset you or scare you. The objective of this article is to draw y...
38.	Bookmarks: 0	Colon Cleansing And You Your colon is a tube like structure that runs down to your anus from the stomach. It consists of the large intestine and small intestine. As you consume food and liquids, these items accumulate in the bowel as waste products. It is necessary that the bowel should be emptied of these waste products, otherwise they become toxins and the colon health begins to suffer. Good colon health implies the proper and adequate functioning of the colon and toxic-free state of the c...
39.	Bookmarks: 0	Colonic Irrigation: How It Works To Give You A Healthy Colon As a teenager, every time I got acne, my grandmother was convinced that it was due to bad bowel. But I used to brush her off as being prejudiced. But now that I am experienced and well informed I know the value of a god bowel movement, not only for maintaining the health of your skin, but for an overall well being.A properly functioning colon is the precondition for a healthy bowel movement and healthy colon can be achieved through its proper cleansing at regular interval...
40.	Bookmarks: 0	Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Casinos The Caribbean conjures up images of beautiful islands, with perfect white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and the deep blue ocean glittering under an endlessly sunny sky. And Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a former British colony that since 1979 has enjoyed its independence, does not disappoint. Yet when the sun finally sets, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Casinos offer the gambling visitor a way of continuing the party into the small hours of the morning. There ar...
41.	Bookmarks: 0	Golf Collectibles Gaining Intrest Among Hobbyist. Golf is one of the oldest sports in the world, with a history dating back to 15th century England. The sport followed the colonists across the ocean and became a popular American pastime. Today, more than half of all the golf courses in the world are in the United States, even though the sport has worldwide popularity. Great players captured the nation’s imagination from Lee Trevino, Arnold Palmer and Vijay Singh. In 1950, golf became one of the few professional sports open t...
42.	Bookmarks: 16	The Story Behind Saltbox Architecture Saltbox homes can convey years of American colonial history in a single glance. With distinctive high pitched asymmetrical roofs, and flat, unadorned exteriors, these homes show how people lived in the nation's earliest days, between the early 16th and late 17th centuries, adjusting their homes as needed to make things easier. Because of their unique features, Saltbox homes are also instantly recognizable, and among the iconic residences of the Northeast coast.
43.	Bookmarks: 9	It's Always Sunny By The Sea In Durban Durban is a large metropolitan city situated on the edge of the warm Indian Ocean, where miles of golden beaches mix with colonial architecture and modern developments. Durbanites, as the people of Durban are named are sports and adventure crazy and spend large amounts of time outdoors as a result of the moderate sub tropical climate experienced year round.With so many days of sunny weather (one of the highest in the world), bronzed bodies can be seen throughout the city ...
44.	Bookmarks: 6	8 Tips To Become An Expert Proofreader Many people are under the assumption that proofreading is an “innate” ability. The reality is that it is actually an acquired skill. By following these tips, you can transform yourself into the expert proofreader you’ve always dreamed of becoming!1. You are the best judge of yourself. By this I mean that you can determine exactly what your most common mistakes are. Whether it’s placing the “e” before the “I,” or simply forgetting the semi-colon; once ...