Beijing Shi Du (Ten Ferry)
The Shi Du (Ten Ferry) scenic spot is the most typical canyon
full of karst, ridges and peaks and is the closest to the
capital city, unique in the northern part, and the biggest in
Huabei region. The canyon features 12 marvelous geological sites
such as natural "Stone Buddha", "Flied over Stone", "One Line
Sky", "Buddha" character of the dragon mountain, "Water Flowing
Up", "Stone in the Stone" and so forth. It has enjoyed the fine
reputation of being the "green...
Best Of MLB?s Ballparks
When baseball fans feel that a ballpark is a shrine rather than just a place to watch a baseball game, then there must be something about the park that makes it so great. Whether it?s the view, the enthusiasm, or the game itself, not many activities beat watching an intense game at a place you love. If you want to watch a game where the prices are good and the crowds are even better than these are the parks for you.
First is Miller Park in Milwaukee. With an...
Bird Safaris: Timbavati's Most Desired Plumage
Normally when you think Safari you think Big 5. The spotlight or limelight is traditionally on lions, cheetah or elephants. But when do the birds get some of the attention? With outlandish names like the Chestnut-Vented Tit-Babbler and the Jameson's Firefinch, just imagine what some of these eccentric buzzards actually look like? What strange frequencies dart from their beaks and why is it that people call them by such far-out names?The...
Bluebirds
Copyright ? 2005 Tammy ClaytonThis brightly colored bird has always been a romantic symbol for their unusual coloring as well as their gentle loving nature. In Victorian times, they were a common artful addition to romantic floral artwork on greeting cards and calling cards. Today, it is a rare thing to see a Bluebird flitting about.The Bluebird is a native American. When European colonists originally settled this land, they had been here for thousands of years. It is believed...
Borneo - Exotic Island ParadiseTunku Abdul Rahman Park. The park is made up of five beautiful islands and is a well-known sanctuary where peace and tranquility prevails. The tropical white sandy beaches are ideal for relaxing and tanning. The crystal clear water is fantastic if you fancy snorkeling or watching the sea lives and corals. The park is also a great spot for a BBQ picnic under the long hours of golden sunshine. Other activities include windsurfing, fishing, parasailing, kayaking and...
Borneo - Exotic Island Paradisebeautiful islands and is a well-known sanctuary where peace and tranquility prevails. The tropical white sandy beaches are ideal for relaxing and tanning. The crystal clear water is fantastic if you fancy snorkeling or watching the sea lives and corals. The park is also a great spot for a BBQ picnic under the long hours of golden sunshine. Other activities include windsurfing, fishing, parasailing, kayaking and bird watching.
Golfing Holidays
If golf is your...
Borneo - Exotic Island ParadiseTunku Abdul Rahman Park. The park is made up of five beautiful islands and is a well-known sanctuary where peace and tranquility prevails. The tropical white sandy beaches are ideal for relaxing and tanning. The crystal clear water is fantastic if you fancy snorkeling or watching the sea lives and corals. The park is also a great spot for a BBQ picnic under the long hours of golden sunshine. Other activities include windsurfing, fishing, parasailing, kayaking and...
Borneo - Exotic Island Paradisebeautiful islands and is a well-known sanctuary where peace and tranquility prevails. The tropical white sandy beaches are ideal for relaxing and tanning. The crystal clear water is fantastic if you fancy snorkeling or watching the sea lives and corals. The park is also a great spot for a BBQ picnic under the long hours of golden sunshine. Other activities include windsurfing, fishing, parasailing, kayaking and bird watching.
Golfing Holidays
If golf is your...
Breathless in Bolivia
An experience of a lifetime in Bolivia (Review)
When you land in a country whose airport is at 4000m and whose
landscapes are among the most dramatic in the world, you can't
help but be struck breathless...breathless in Bolivia!
Bolivia, who the heck knows where Bolivia is? And what's in
Bolivia other than llamas and iguanas? That was my initial
reaction when my friend Rich called from Germany and told me
that that's where we were going for our month-long...
Brothers in Arms
Members of the World War II generation are known for being more than a little reticent about sharing their experiences. They were reared in an era when doing one?s duty ? national, family or otherwise ? was simply expected. "Make no complaints; expect no accolades" was the unspoken credo. While their reluctance to emote is not surprising, it has left a bit of a void in our understanding of their noble deeds, performed both on the battlefield and on the homefront. Only in...
