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Vancouver Tribal Wizdom

George — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:10:00 +0000

There’s a saying that Canadian hip hop is the best kept secret in the global hip hop community. It may be kept secret because of the country’s reputation for niceness generally, or it may just be from a lack of knowledge about the country in general. Either way, this also means that there are hundreds of new doorways to be opened up in the Great White North.

Visitors to any of its brilliant cities can find evidence that the level of culture is high, and it goes along with the quality of life, too. These are reasons enough to book time in a grand Vancouver hotel and get to know the place. In the more urban centers, there is a higher concentration of everything, and here is where some of the more interesting cultural forms find roots. In the case of Tribal Wizdom , however, it may be more apt to say that here is the fertile soil, because the roots are much older and widespread.

First Nations hip hop isn’t isolated to Canada, but there is a very active community of indigenous rappers who are working to make their lives visible. Music is a manifestation, entering into a public realm, where words can not only open doorways, but make the frame much more complex.

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Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defense

George — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 03:10:00 +0000

Hong Kong is one of the most exciting places to be right now. With a wealth of attractions, and a stunning number of lively events going on every day of the week, its appeal is high for the casual tourist. Those looking to engage in the complex and fascinating social scene will find plenty of ways to connect to the urban center, and there are lots of live art events in all corners. The hotel in Hong Kong enjoy a particularly fine reputation, and the food represents the best of the local and global trends and menus. For the traveler looking into history through its multiple lenses, there is also some magnificent things to find here.

On the surface, the idea of visiting the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defense may sound a little dry, but it’s everything but that. Even those who may not have a hankering for history will find plenty of spaces to get lost. There is a good deal of attention here paid to the 20th century, although its origins come from facades built in the 19th. There are also wonderful displays that go all the way back to the 14th century, and through a tour, one gets an idea of a deeper sense of the place, in all of its evolutions over time.

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Singapore Gathers Singers

George — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 03:10:00 +0000

Singers from around the world will perform at the upcoming Singapore International A Cappella Festival . This vocal extravaganza will showcase artists from Australia, Hungary, Hong Kong, and Germany in addition to local talent. This third edition of the growing festival will take place between October 9th and 31st at the Arts House and the Esplanade Recital Studio.

Organizers are also proud to showcase a slate of young a cappella groups, including SMU Voix, TAS Youth Voices, TAG and Resonance (NUS), all of whom took part in the recent 2010 A Cappella Championships. International music lovers can easily find a Singapore hotel near the event venues to support these up and coming performers.

Audiences can look forward to everything from the pop stylings of German group Vocaldente to the comedic performances combined with smooth harmonies provided by Suade (an Australian group) to the classic songs of Hungary’s Fool Moon. Other international groups include Hong Kong groups A-Five and Orange and German groups Niniwe and Klangbezirk. Local Singapore groups on the schedule include Key Elements, Acappuccino, Coffee on Sunday, and Notella.

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Elizabeth Bay House in Sydney

George — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:10:00 +0000

If you’ve been contemplating a life of travel or settling down into your own home, take a trip to Sydney, Australia, and have a look at the Elizabeth Bay House , a home once considered the finest house in the colony.

The home was literally a dream house for the Colonel Secretary, Alexander Macleay, who planned and developed this site starting in 1826, 184 years ago. In what would appear to be a 21st century problem, his children wondered how he was going to pay for the home; in fact, Macleay had trouble with payments when he lost his government post in 1837; that, plus a non-profitable obsession with entomology, caused his own son, William, to foreclose on the property just six years after he moved in.

Today, the property is managed by the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales and serves as a museum for the public.

Macleay didn’t know that his home, which he worked on from 1835 to 1839, would one day become an historic site that people staying in Sydney hotels would like to visit, to take a look at the place that once sat on 54 acres of gardens, but now is part of a suburb in the inner city. Distinct features make the trip worthwhile: one of the key aspects of this home is an elliptical saloon that contains a domed lantern and a geometric staircase.

While you may not be any closer deciding to buy a home of your own, it does suggest what’s possible for the future of anyone’s dream house.

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Millesgarden in Stockholm

George — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:10:00 +0000

Stockholm Sweden has many different kinds of sights and sounds to experience. Sometimes it is nice to find a place where you can relax away from the hustle and bustle and take in some amazing creations by man and nature. While visiting the area you may want to head over to the Millesgarden for an amazing stroll.

The property itself has was built in 1908 and has been expanding over more than a hundred years now. The architect who designed it was Carl M. Begntsson and the couple who built it were artists Carl and Olga Milles. It was a private residence and art studio that housed some of Carl’s amazing sculptures.

The amazing property is not far from many of the Stockholm hotels and has some very beautiful areas to explore. There are many fountains, terraces, stairways, gardens, sculptures and architectural structures. It is a wonderful place to wonder, relax and enjoy a nice lunch. They have guided tours for those interested in the history of the Milles and their property. There has been some recent renovations to some of the terraces and they are proud to share this amazing landmark with the locals and the foreign visitors.

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Visit the Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal

George — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:10:00 +0000

One of the amazing sites to visit while spending time in Montreal Canada is the Notre Dame Basilica. It has been a wonderful way to see the historical significance of many treasures that are kept in the crypt of the building. The Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal is the second church that was built in this area. There was an earlier Catholic church that was built earlier close to the same spot.

Visitors of the Montreal hotels enjoy taking the tours of the crypt because they learn so much about the church and the city as a whole. The Church itself is a wonderful Gothic Revival style with its ornate decor and classic statues. Because of the history of the area archaeologists have had a great time finding many artifacts that tell the story of the city above.

Check with your downtown hotel for information on getting to the Basilica and arranging for a tour. It is exquisite. Learn about the many historical events that have taken place in this beautiful church as well as how it interacted with the city of Montreal. If you are Catholic you may want to see if you can get sponsored to attend a service. It would be an amazing experience.

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Deciding on Appropriate Travel Insurance Coverage

George — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:10:00 +0000

In a world where insurance needs continue to grow and expend and a time when most pets have their own insurance policy, it is more important than ever before to have visitors health insurance when you travel. And while this is becoming a common aspect of almost all intercontinental travel, it is also important to know that you have some choices and various options in the price, policy and coverage you wish to obtain.

It is possible to purchase the coverage from a standardized agency in the country to which you are traveling, and it is also possible and frequently recommended that you check with your own provider and pursue your options with them. Policies can vary from complete all condition and previous issue coverage to that which will only take care of unexpected accidents or sudden health crises.

There are various factors to consider when you are making your insurance purchases prior to travel. Some of the standard considerations include where you will be going, how long you will be there, what you are planning to do while you’re there and of course your age and generally level of health and fitness . These are some of the factors that will help you to determine the type of coverage that is right for you and your vacation.

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Start Your World Tour From Boston

George — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:10:00 +0000

When traveling around the world, it does not hurt to start off in Boston. The truth is that a trip around the world can be fun and exciting, but you need a large old city to compare everything else to before you head out. This means not just leaving from Logan International Airport, but also seeing the city a little first. You will want to stay in one of the luxury hotels Boston offers because it is doubtful you will get rooms this good elsewhere in the world unless you plan on spending a lot of money and staying in a real hotel rather than a cheaper hostel while you are traveling the world.

While you are there, you should see the sites of Boston as well. Make sure you look around and find some of the interesting things that are going on. You can even tie it into your trip. If you are looking at the music scene in other countries, Boston is the place to start as they have a great indie music scene. You won’t want to miss Tom Conway , or Loomis and the Lust to get you started on your trip.

After an experience like that, you are ready to travel to Sydney, Paris, Moscow, or Bejing and meet some of the best musicians in the world.

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LeBron Just Added to Miami’s Heat

George — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:10:00 +0000

There’s no wonder LeBron James chose Miami as his new home, it’s not just the Miami Heat, it’s Miami all together, especially South Beach (SoBe). Who can blame him? Miami’s South Beach is everybody’s favorite spot in Miami.

While LeBron stays at any of the best 4 star hotels Miami can offer him, as he figures out which million dollar mansion to buy as his permanent resident, he only needs to bring flip-flops, hats, towels and sunscreen for fun days in the sun. He can lounge about, check out the hottest fashions or just people watch, that’s when he’s not the one being watched. When he’s sick of the sun and sand, he can check out the best restaurants, the most exclusive spas and shops that will cater to his every need.

He probably already experienced SoBe when his team played against the Miami Heat and found that not only the atmosphere, the crowd, the food, the shopping and the ‘amazing’ view to be the best reasons to move here, but SoBe in Miami hotter than the Miami Heat.

LeBron James coming to Miami has just given the rest of Miami’s visitors another reason to come here during basketball season and a great reason for locals to become season ticket holders for the Miami Heat. Miami welcomes LeBron James and understands why he picked this place to live over New York and Chicago!

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Free Things to Do In Miami

George — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:10:00 +0000

There are a lot of cool things you can do in Miami, and eventually you will end up spending a lot of money. Where you want to spend the money is really a matter of choice. Some people would rather spend their money on food or attractions while others would like to spend their money on five star hotels. Miami has places for everyone to spend their money. You may want to get away from these places eventually though, so here are also some free things that you can do that will help keep the cost of the trip down.

You can go to any of the Whole Foods in Miami and pick up a schedule for free cooking demos that will be happening there. If you like to cook, this can be a lot of fun to do while you are on vacation.

While you will not get to play completely free, it will cost you a little less to go bowling at some bowling centers around the city. Usually kids get up to two games for free.

There are beaches as well that are usually free. Because parking isn’t always free, you may want to think about grabbing some free parking and jumping on a free shuttle to South Beach and relax in the sun and the waves.

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