Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Zurich A City Made For Romance

May 25, 2010 by  
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Don’t be discouraged by Zurich’s identity as the financial capital of Switzerland. Behind the business persona of the city is a romantic setting complete with snow-capped mountains, pristine alpine lakes and dreamy architecture. Zurich is nestled within the Alps on the banks of the Lake Zurich. This strategic location provides a beautiful backdrop for the [...]

Goa A Unique Indian Experience

May 21, 2010 by  
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If your idea of India is limited only to roaming cows, Taj Mahal, Hindu temples and the Ganges River, it’s time to expand your impression of India. Visit Goa for a breath of fresh air. Goa is the smallest state in India facing the Arabian Sea in the west coast region of Konkan. Although Goa [...]

World Bazaars

April 11, 2010 by  
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I love world bazaars. Souks, suqs, markets. Call them what you will, they’re just so much fun to prowl in. By definition bazaars are shopping quarters… especially in the middle east. They were probably the precursors to our flea markets, shopping malls, and supermarkets all rolled into one. The word seems to have originated in [...]

Travelers Diarrhea

April 4, 2010 by  
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OK… We might as well talk about it and not mince words… diarrhea…. The trots, Delhi belly, Montezuma’s revenge, tourista… call it what you will, if you travel, you may have to put up with this one day. Country and city names aside, you can get diarrhea anywhere. It may be the water… even if [...]