Archive for September, 2007

Women Potters Of San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca

Friday, September 28th, 2007
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Alvin Starkman M.A., LL.B.

Every Sunday Gloria awakens at 3 am, and begins preparing tejate, a frothy, tasty corn and cacao based drink, which she will offer for sale in the Tlacolula market. A couple of hours later her sister-in-law Mara and Maria's daughter Luci follow suit, but in preparation for their own day of vending pre-Hispanic-style figures and masks, comals, and an assortment of other fired clay bowls, cups, plates and containers. Sundays, the women laugh, is their day of rest, when they don't have to worry about scrounging for firewood, tending fields, lugging raw material for kneading into clay — the lifeblood of their economic existence — and in the case of Mara, looking after preparing breakfast for Luci and her older brother and getting them off to school.

Asia Travel: 3 Ways To Counter Dishonest Salespeople

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
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Honest shopkeepers abound in Asia. But like elsewhere, there are always a few dishonest vendors who try to over-charge unsuspecting tourists. Find out how to spot such ones and counter their sales tactics.

European River Travel For Independent Travelers

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
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So, you are contemplating European river travel. You are looking for the cruise to be a luxury travel vacation. Europe tours should be part of the holiday package. Then the right European cruise travel vacation for you is a European river cruise!

One of the best ways to take a trip in Europe to see and experience outstanding and famous sites are the waterway cruises aboard the comfortable cruise boats. Fly to your departure destination and board the cruiser. Unpack once, then relax and enjoy!

Luxury Travel Vietnam Adds Online Bookings Service

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
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Luxury Travel adds online bookings service

Independent luxury tour operator, Luxury Travel Vietnam, has added an online booking facility to its web site (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) which is fast and easy to use.

The booking system enables consumers or travel agents to dynamically price a holiday by quickly searching flights from low cost carriers, scheduled and charter airlines. Flights can then be selected based on the best price, timing or departure airport.

It also displays details and room information for more than 500 properties featured by the tour operator.

Lose Fat While You Travel

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
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You've been looking forward to your vacation all year and have been losing weight to feel fantastic in that brand new bikini, but how do you stick to losing weight while your tanning yourself next to the pool, sipping on an ice cold pina colada?

The secret to losing weight while on vacation may be easier then you think! By packing a few survival tactics in your suitcase you can focus on enjoying your vacation.

1) Aim to have regular meals, even when its very hot: missing a meal and hoping to grab something later could lead to overdoing it when you do get to eat.

Travel Lodge

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
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What does one need when going on a trip? Travel tickets and a place to stay over night. Getting a convenient travel lodge with rebate prices in some great location where you are free of the daily life stress becomes a true chase for gold in the pre-vacation period. Tourism agents always have all sorts of packages for memorable vacations, but you need to do your homework too and decide what your expectations are before seeing what you are offered. Consider the next tips when in search of a quiet inexpensive travel lodge, and and ask yourself these questions for a good start.

Holidays In Corfu - Great Weather Guaranteed

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
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Corfu is the greenest island in the Greek archipelago, and is the most famous of the Ionian Islands. Corfu boasts of great weather during most parts of the year, and this is one of the factors that make it a stunning holiday destination.

Corfu is blessed with some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. Most of these beaches are always crowded with tourists. Only a few of them are a bit secluded and hence escape the summer rush of tourists.

Why It Pays To Value Your Valuables!

Sunday, September 16th, 2007
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Picture the scene, you get home after the perfect holiday and open your
suitcase and unpack. Only then do you question, "Where did I put the
camcorder? I'm sure I packed it alongside the souvenirs or did I?" "Not
to worry, I'll claims against the travel insurance".
But this is where it can all come unstuck because most insurers put
restrictions on items, such as photographic equipment, and lump them
under the disarming term, 'valuables'.

Why Come To Australias Gold Coast?

Thursday, September 13th, 2007
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Find everything you need for your next Gold Coast Holiday.Airline and hotel reservations, car rentals and theme park tickets, you can even hire your surfboard for the duration of your stay Gold Coast Holidays

One of the reasons many people come to the Gold Coast, or to Queensland, Australia for that matter, is to enjoy our amazing weather. We have a little saying here to describe it, "beautiful one day, perfect the next".

Below are the average weather conditions at Gold Coast, and if you want a short term forecast, visit us at Gold Coast Weather. We hope you are up here enjoying it with us, or plan to visit us soon.

World Reviewer's Credit Crunch Travel – The Fine Line Of Distance

Thursday, September 13th, 2007
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The credit crunch means some long haul
destinations are cheap when you arrive, but with airline and fuel prices rising
you have to ask yourself how far you should go to get a good deal on credit
crunch travel? World Reviewer's cheap long haul credit crunch travel advice.

 

The credit crunch means that you probably need a holiday more than
ever and there are some good credit crunch travel deals available – but
there's just a fine line to tread or travel: