The amazing pyramids in Egypt are considered as the largest and most fascinating structures ever constructed. Most of these pyramids were actually built in the Middle and Old periods of Kingdoms in Egypt.
The amazing pyramids in Egypt are considered as the largest and most fascinating structures ever constructed. They constitute one amongst the most enduring and potent symbols of the ancient civilization of Egypt. Most of these pyramids were actually...
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Taking the kids: Family fun at national parks
By Eileen Ogintz
Organized national park tours take the stress out of planning a family vacation. That was 17-year-old Stephanie Little's reaction to her family's vacation plans to head to Yosemite National Park. "She's really kind of a beach bum," explained her mom, Michelle Little from their Oklahoma...
Are timeshares worthwhile?
(AP) -- Question: I'm thinking about buying a timeshare. Would it be a worthwhile investment?
People often buy a timeshare and never use it, according to the author of "Timeshare Vacations for Dummies." Answer: Timeshares can bring their owners substantial savings in time and money when planning vacations,...
Taking the kids -- and keeping them safe
By Eileen OgintzTribune Media Services (Tribune Media Services) -- It's never going to happen to you, right? You're never going to be that hapless parent in the ER someplace far from home with a badly sunburned child (as happened to me in Hawaii), or one who has hit her head falling off...
A canceled flight, but no refund
By Christopher ElliottTribune Media Services (Tribune Media Services) -- It's been two years since Niel Bratteli bought a roundtrip plane ticket from Dallas to Boston for his son. The airline, ATA, stopped flying from Boston to Dallas and his online travel agency, Travelocity, promised Bratteli a...
No place to park -- or sleep
By Christopher ElliottTribune Media Services (Tribune Media Services) -- Sandra Ferguson makes a reservation at a San Jose, California, hotel through ParkSleepFly.com. But when she tries to check in, the hotel has never heard of her. Does ParkSleepFly.com owe her a refund for the $180 she has to spend...
5 ways to fly for cheap
The deals are still out there, but travel experts say flexibility is key when looking for discount air fares.NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Fly cheap while you still can. The money-losing airline industry is raising fares and adding fees as it struggles with record-high fuel prices.Meanwhile, the weak economy...
Monday, June 16, 2008
Event Malaysia 2008
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Enjoy Your Time Watching Egypt
Egypt GloryVisit EgyptHistory Presentation Movie on Egyptian Art.BBC Pyramids - How they were bu...
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Langkawi Legends & Folklore
Langkawi Legends & FolkloreMakam Mahsuri, Telaga Tujuh WaterfallsLangkawi’s legends are often spoken of to visitors; part of the allure of the island is the mystery and fantastic tales spun around different places. Ironically,...
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, or simply KL, is the capital of Malaysia. Literally meaning "muddy estuary" in Malay, KL has grown from a small sleepy village to a bustling metropolis (population 6.9 million) in just 150 years. With some interesting sights, the world's cheapest five-star...
The Columns of Ancient Egypt
When we think of Egyptian temples, one of the principle architectural elements that comes to mind is the column. In fact, it is difficult to imagine a temple such as Karnak without thinking of its columned halls, and what many visitors will take away with them is visions of pylons, obelisks, statues and columns. Column shafts were often decorated with colorful depictions in painted, carved relief, and remain some of the most interesting architectural...
Temples of Egypt
by Monroe Edgar
Writing an introduction to ancient Egypt temples is considerably more difficult then examining any specific structure, for a number of different reasons. First of all, the term "temple" is misleading, and secondly, the term covers a huge variety of different structures that evolved over...
