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Tourist Numbers Fall 16% on Lanzarote in August
2009-09-21 17:50:00 Despite the onset of the peak holiday season visitor numbers continued to fall on Lanzarote during August. According to the latest figures just released by the Spanish airport operators AENA. Which reveal that the number of tourists spending their summer holidays in Lanzarote fell by 16.68% last month versus August 2008. Read more on Tourist Numbers Fall 16% on Lanzarote in August…
Scientific tourist #91 ? the Viking lander
2009-09-21 14:07:00 This week's image is a scan of an old photograph I took at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (i.e., JPL) in Pasadena, California back in the late 1980's -- its an image of an engineering model of the Viking landers...
Be a religious tourist in Rome
2009-09-17 23:44:00 For many Rome is about the Colisseum, the Trevi fountain, the gelato and the neighbourhood Trattoria. For others it’s the heart of Christianity, the home of the the Catholic church and El Papa himself. As a good Catholic girl, the religious experience added another dimension to my visit to Rome last year, with my parents ...
Scientific tourist #90 ? the RL-10 rocket engine
2009-09-14 14:08:00 This week's image comes to you from the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamagordo, New Mexico -- it's a cutaway of an RL-10 rocket engine...
Scientific tourist #89 ? McElmo masonry
2009-09-07 14:14:00 This week's image is a scan of an old slide I shot in Chaco Canyon on a trip way back in the 1980's...
Chicago Tourist Attractions on Twitter
2009-07-18 00:49:00 Whether you're a Chicago native, recent transplant, or know someone about to travel to Chicago, this list of tourist attractions active on Twitter is sure to be helpful....
Phuket Tourist Information by the Tourists
2009-07-16 06:05:00 If you're thinking of a holiday in Phuket, or visiting Phuket as part of a longer trip, you will surely be looking for information on hotels, things to do, places to eat, the culture, festivals and so on. Every tourist wants something different. Some people are very happy to be immersed in Patong with all the shops and touts and fast food and bars. Some people want a quite resort with a less crowded beach. Some want the ultimate honeymoon getaway. Some tourists book tours, others explore on their own. This blog is open to anyone, but will certainly interest the more independent traveler/tourist. I tend to look at places a bit more off the main route and don't mention Patong much, or the normal tours (elephant rides, speedboat snorkel trips, Fantasea show, snake shows etc..). Hey, the idea of the blog was to show another side to Phuket rather than just the same old things you can find on any website.BUT of course, this leaves a hole. This blog can't cover everything, so where to l...
By: Jamie's Phuket
Tourist Thanks the Kyles Files for Tips, Chi-town Suggestions
2009-07-15 01:22:00 'Memba last month when I asked my Kyles Files fam to help a California tourist plan the best trip to Chicago? Well, it worked. You guys are amazing, and I am always humbled and honored by your support. You suggested everything from Taste of Chicago fireworks to shopping to certain foods. And just look at what you did for Arnetta Lowe, the Files first official guest blogger who thinks Garrett's Popcorn has something to do with Satan. She was super excited, as you'll see from the following CAPS LOCK and exclamation action. Find out more after the trip you helped plan after the jump.... ...
Terrible Tourist Types... the Chicago edition
2009-07-14 01:12:00 Huh? I'm not a terrible tourist. (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune)Here in Chicago, we work hard for our summers. Killer wind? Okay. Never-ending snow? Sure. All because we know that someday in July, we'll bask in the glow of a sunny day.And then... the tourists arrive. They eat our food, fill up our sidewalks and suck up our summer sunlight. But wait, you don't deserve this! You didn't suffer through January for this!RedEye has a story coming up about tourism in Chicago. It's mostly about tours that would appeal to us locals, but it's also about the annoying things out-of-towners do when they're here. We're not trying to be mean or anything, but some of this stuff really grinds our gears. Here...
How Many People Go Whale Watching?
2009-07-01 03:47:00 Did you know that whale watching draws in 13 million people a year from 119 different countries? It also generates over $2.1 billion a year. The Ifaw-commissioned report, compiled by the Australian organisation Economists at Large, found that income from whale watching had doubled over the last decade, with the fastest growth seen in Asia. In 2008, ...
By: Factsbuffet.com
My yard: Scenic Tourist Destination (Someday. Not now.)
2009-05-23 13:45:00 Last summer's big project was tearing down the old shed and building the Sorta Great Wall. And surviving in the face of what could have been very, very vicious raccoon babies.Mission Accomplished! And this year, the goal is: Finish The Path To Nowhere. See, after we tore down the shed, we had a garden path that led from our house to... nothing. It had previously led to the shed, but now, sans shed, we had a path to nowhere. The Boy and I couldn't tolerate that, so we ripped up those bricks and hauled them around and began building another path, one that would wind through the backyard (which someday will be a beautiful garden instead of the ragged growth of $1.00 Wal-Mart trees it is now) and after winding through the garden, would loop back and rejoin the sidewalk around the house.Only... we didn't have enough bricks, so instead of the Path to Nowhere that previously led to the Shed, we have the Path To Nowhere that leads to nothing.This year, though, we are definitely goin...
tourist art
2009-05-20 22:14:00 Wed 20: Standing on the seafront early this morning felt almost meditative. Despite feeling bone weary, my mind was on overtime, thinking up marketing pitches for the Shoebox Art Fair in July. (26th ? at the Windmill Studio in Littlehampton. Message me for more information.) Naturally, there are concerns about the short time frame to find ...
I go in big for the tourist stuff.
2009-05-15 20:30:00 We went to Florida last year for our family vacation, and it was one of the best vacations ever.Most of the vacation was centered around theme parks -- two in particular: SeaWorld and Gatorland. Between petting sting rays and riding roller coasters and walking through the phenomenal shark exhibit at Seaworld, then watching the gator show and feeding alligators and looking at giant pythons and the other exotic animals at Gatorland, we could have been happy for the whole four days we were there.But we didn't stop at that. We also went to two different malls for Sweetie and the girls so they could shop while me and The Boy and the Babies! bummed around and looked at the stores where you can go surfing IN THE STORE, and we enjoyed the sun and warmth while swimming in the pool at our resort, and we went out to eat three meals a day, and packed in a lot more sightseeing then someone should be able to do in four days.In fact, we ran out of time, because we didn't get to try the golf co...
Gent Tourist Information
2009-04-15 18:00:00 Gent, also known as Ghent, is an incredibly popular destination in Belgium. The word ?Gent? is actually the Dutch spelling for the city of ?Ghent? and the two terms are often used interchangeably. Gent is filled with exciting things to see and do and travellers will not be disappointed by the recreational offerings in Gent. Travellers can immerse themselves in the culture and history of Belgium by seeing the myriad abbeys, beguinages, churches, castles, historic landmarks, and museums strewn throughout the city of Gent.Gent was, at one time, second only to Paris in terms of popularity and size. In the 1830s, Gent showed the significant signs of industrialization, as more and more factories were established within the city. Gent is a thriving city, one that possesses a population of well over 500,000 people. It is also estimated that well over 30,000 people travel into Gent each day, for work and social activities. Since 1950, the city has undergone a significant phase of revival: th...
Oklahoma City Tourist Attractions
2009-02-28 21:55:00 Oklahoma City is a business and vacation destination par excellence. Oklahoma city tourist attractions include destinations and venues dealing with sightseeing, performing arts, sports, cinema, nature, flora and fauna, shopping, dining, and other themes. Museums, malls, restaurants, theaters, convention centers, lakes, canals?they?re all there.The Bricktown entertainment district - the hotbed of restaurants and entertainment options including water taxi tours through the Bricktown Canal - particularly makes OKC a city you need to check out whether you?re an avid traveler or not. This could be the right destination for your next family vacation or the venue of choice for a trade show or business meeting. Here?s a broad classification of Oklahoma City tourist attractions:Museums? Oklahoma City National Memorial? Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA)? Science Museum Oklahoma? National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum? Oklahoma Railway Museum? American Banjo Museum (to be opened in B...
Nightly Ramble: The Tourist Trap Edition
2009-02-03 22:02:00 Welcome one and all to the most intense nightly read anywhere on the ’sphere; The Bitsblog Nightly Ramble As usual, there’s lots going on, most of it both predictable and avoidable. Let’s get to it. Cutting the Military? The only sizeable cuts in spending Any Democrat has applied, in recent memory, have been to the Military. No shock then that Obama’s following suit.  Max Boot thinks this is a stupid thing to do… and I think Max has it right, even leaving aside the idea that spending on things Military would be as a stimulus far more effective than anything in the Bill Obama’s pushing for. Bailout perspective: Let me put some perspective on the bailout. Even at the levels of $825BUSD currently proposed, that comes to $17,000 US for every household in the country. Want to stimulate the economy? Simply give every taxpayer in the country that $17,000 by not collecting it in taxes. In the end, it’d work better to get the economy mov...
By: BitsBlog
Cebu Tourist Attractions
2009-02-02 08:04:00 Cebu is the oldest city of the Philippines. Exploring Cebu City , one encounters a rich historic past. Cebuanos are extremely proud of their cultural and historical heritage, a legacy which has endured through the centuries from the time the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the cross on Cebu ’s shore. Standing as ...
Is Space Turning Into the Next Tourist Hot-Spot ?
2008-12-01 20:00:00 Reaching space, or more appropriately orbit, has traditionally been reserved for highly trained astronauts and billionaires who also receive extensive training. However, as our technology improves, the ability for the average person to reach the heavens is becoming more feasible. Virgin Galactic may bring us one step closer to reaching this goal with their new WhiteNightTwo Aircraft.
Space Tourist, Station Cosmonauts Land Safely
2008-10-24 17:17:00 From SPACE.com: A Soyuz spacecraft has returned safely from the International Space Station, touching down with an American space tourist and two Russian cosmonauts in a picture perfect landing that followed two flawed descents on similar vehicles. The Russian-built Soyuz TMA-12
Space Tourist Reaches Space Station
2008-10-14 17:28:00 From Discovery News Top Stories : Discovery Channel: Gaming tycoon Owen Garriott arrives at the space station as his astronaut dad watches on. A Russian Soyuz craft carrying an American computer game designer and two crewmates docked with the International Space Station Tuesday.
Indonesia tourist arrivals rise 16 pct in February
2008-10-08 17:11:00 Reuters) - The number of foreign tourists in Indonesia rose nearly 16 percent in February from a year ago, helped by a surge in visitors to the resort island of Bali, government data showed on Tuesday. The predominantly Hindu island of Bali, which accounted for about 40 percent of total foreign arrivals, has seen tourist numbers ...
China Tourist Attractions
2008-09-19 07:11:00 One of the things I truly love about blogging on China is the interesting people I meet. One of those is Eutak (Tak for short), a software guy from Singapore who spent many years working for Microsoft here in the Pacific Northwest and then in Beijing. Tak and I share a love for running/walking/biking around Green Lake here in Seattle and, more importantly, a reverence for the baked goods from Hiroki's bakery and for great sushi everywhere. Tak has an excellent China tech blog, called, appropriately enough, China Tech Blog, of which I am a regular reader. This blog focuses on "Chinese Internet, software, and information technology." Tak also has a super cool Web 2.0 site called funtouristattractions that really nicely sets out tourist attractions, historical attractions, cultural attractions, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, architecture, and shopping on interactive maps of Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, and Shenzhen. I checked out Qingdao on the site and was hugely impressed (...
By: China Law Blog
The Troubled Tourist
2008-08-29 17:14:00 [From The American Prospect] Travel is so broadening. It shows you other nations’ narrow-mindedness, so that when you get home you can see your own more clearly. GERSHOM GORENBERG All year long I write about tribal conflicts. In August, when Israeli tribal customs dictate vacation, I want to get away not just from e-mail but also from news, ...
By: News for Greens
Techno Tourist Visits Maine (Part 1)
2008-08-22 16:50:00 Earlier this month the Techno Tourist had a chance to check out some really cool hydrogen cars while visiting Maine. The Maine-based Hydrogen Energy Center (HEC) and the Maine Clean Cities Program (MC2) brought several hydrogen cars to Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Models on d
TOURIST GUIDANCE
2008-08-17 18:04:00 Mullah Nasruddin went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, and on the way he passed through Medina. As he was walking by the main mosque there, a rather confused looking tourist approached him. “Excuse me sir,” said the tourist, “but you look like a native of these parts; can you tell me something about this mosque? It ...
The scientific tourist #24 ? Lowell?s globes
2008-06-10 13:40:00 This week's "sciencey" image comes from the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The scientific tourist #24 — Lowell’s globes", url: "http://sortingoutscience.net/2-008/06/10/the_scientific_touris-t_24_--_/" });
Tourist
2008-06-10 09:17:00 I am the ghost at your bedside hovering closely to hear your whispers I am the anchor that tethers your spirit to this world giving you plenty of line though not release. I am the voice that sounds in your aching head and lies to you for your own good So you will get well. I am the fretter select who clucks and tends a poor substitute but…a willing one. I am the city you left for love but remain a fan of its lights now returning to you as a weary and devoted tourist.
Why Tourist Visa Problems in China Could F a Lot of Businesses
2008-06-09 13:13:00 Following the completion of my Z Visa update post, I realized that I needed to write one on the tourist visa as well. To be honest, this is the visa that I think over doing it could potentially create much more havoc on China and its economy than either the changes in the F or ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Why Tourist Visa Problems in China Could F a Lot of Businesses", url: "http://www.allroadsleadtochina-.com/index.php/2008/06/09/why-t-ourist-visa-problems-in-china-c-ould-f-a-lot-of-businesses/" });
Kalasin Tourist Attractions
2008-06-08 09:51:00 Kalasin is 519 kilometers from Bangkok and administratively divided into 14 Amphoes and 4 King Amphoes (Subdistricts), they are Amphoe Muang Kalasin, Amphoe Yang Talat, Amphoe Kamalasai, Amphoe Tha Khantho, Amphoe Khao Wong. Amphoe Huai Meg, Amphoe Sahassakhan, Amphoe Somdet, Amphoe Kuchinarai, Amphoe Kham Muong, Amphoe Nong Kungsi, Amphoe Namon, Amphoe Huai Phung, Amphoe Rong Kham King Amphoe No Koo, King Amphoe Sam Chai, King Amphoe Don Chan and King Amphoe Kong Chai, occupying an are of 7,055.07 square kilometers. The characteristics of the area are mountainous along the Phuphan Range in the upper part while the middle part is hilly area with the alteration of diciduous forest. This center is located within the area of Thirawat Hospital. lt is a source to educate general interesed persons with data and knowledge on local arts and folk cultures of Kalasin. The center also exhibits ways of life of the local people and of the north - easterners as well as to sel...
By: inside Thailand
Spain aims for year-round tourist industry
2008-06-06 02:00:00 Owners of investment property in Spain could soon find they have a healthier rental income in the winter months, if plans announced by industry minister Miguel Sebastian work. In a speech delivered on Thursday, Mr Sebastian outlined measures to combat the impact of the credit crunch and economic slowdown on Spain, reports Thomson Financial. The two key strategies he detailed were moves to encourage more people to buy new cars and efforts to increase tourist numbers. Tourism is already a vital sector of the Spanish economy, with thousands of visitors from across Europe heading to its beach resorts and the cultural centres of Madrid and Barcelona every year. However, Mr Sebastian insisted there is room for improvement, adding: "We need to make tourism less seasonal." His masterplan to do this involves running campaigns to persuade more retired people to holiday there in the winter - a move which could mean people with investment property in tourist resorts are able to c...
Japan Makes Way for China Tourist Money
2008-06-05 16:43:00 From my vantage point on my recent visit to both China and Japan, the signs are clear. China is coming. And Japan knows it. Major department stores like Takashimaya Co. Ltd., Sogo Co. Ltd. and Mitsukoshi Ltd. are gearing up. In places like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, they?re seeing a new wave of power shoppers at their counters - the Chinese. A few short years ago, this was unthinkable. Yet, as my wife and I strolled through downtown Kyoto, we saw it too. Most major department stores have added Chinese signage to the usual Japanese and English placards. We heard it, as well, from…
By: Jutia Group
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By: Life is Good
The scientific tourist #23 ? fossilized roots
2008-06-03 14:13:00 For this week's images (I sort of skipped last week, so today you get two!), we're going back to the White Sands National Monument... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The scientific tourist #23 — fossilized roots", url: "http://sortingoutscience.net/2-008/06/03/the_scientific_touris-t_23_--_fossilized_roots/" });
Andorra
2008-06-02 00:44:00 During the recent trip across Europe I spent a day in Andorra. Most of you may have never heard of this small West European country situated high in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. The landscape there is breath taking and the ski tracks seemed huge and well developed. Actually ...
By: theSkyKid.com
Great Heritages Are The Major Tourist Attractions In Lithuania
2008-06-01 07:33:00 Lithuania is the fastest growing tourist destination in Europe. Summer is the best season to visit the Lithuanian cities and experience the beauty of beach life of Lithuanian seaside. Visitors can avoid the tourist rush during late spring and early autumn. If, visitors are targeting to experience the night life and restaurants only then perhaps ...
Advantages Of Bahamas Packages
2008-05-30 13:03:00 For many people, the Bahamas is a dream vacation site, inviting travelers from all over with its white sandy beaches and crystal waters. To make the vacation even more of a dream come true, many visitors opt to purchase a Bahamas vacation package, which allows them to buy all of their travel arrangements at once. ...
Rome: Powerful Empire, Great Tourist Destination
2008-05-29 07:00:00 Rome was founded as far back 753 BC by the twins, Romulus and Remus. It grew substantially until it became the Roman Empire which was ruled by an Emperor from the year 27 BC. The Roman Empire became a political and economic center for the Western World. Its influence stretched far and wide and it ...
By: Resources zone
The scientific tourist #22 ? Phoenix on Mars!
2008-05-27 13:29:00 On Tuesdays I normally post a picture that I've taken myself -- but in this case, it's pretty obvious that the pictures I've taken just can't compete. Here's a small piece of one of the first images sent home from the recently arrived Phoenix lander, now hard at work in the martian arctic... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The scientific tourist #22 — Phoenix on Mars!", url: "http://sortingoutscience.net/2-008/05/27/the_scientific_touris-t_22_--_phoenix_on_mars/" });
Frank Phel - Tourist Drugged & Killed by Train in Rome
2008-05-27 05:43:00 Frank Phel - Californian tourist was drugged & killed by a train in Rome, Italy. The incident happened after a 54 year old man was talking with Frank Phel and his wife and bought them two cappuccinos. The man mixed some drugs into Frank and his wife’s drink. When Frank was drugged, the robber took ...
By: Prayers Online
[Obvious] Israeli tourist who stripped naked in public after being wolf-whi
2008-05-27 00:33:00 Stuff.co.nz
Goa – No. 1 Tourist Destination
2008-05-26 13:00:00 Goa seems to have become the No. 1 tourist destination in India. There seems to be so much real estate development with hundreds of villas and flats...
Helsinki Tourist Attractions
2008-05-24 22:59:00 Finland is located in Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north, Russia in the East and Estonia in the south. The 7th largest European country, Finland is mostly forests - over 2/3 of the country is covered in trees. There are almost 200,000 lakes containing 100,000 islands and ...
Helsinki Tourist Attractions
2008-05-24 22:59:00 Finland is located in Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north, Russia in the East and Estonia in the south. The 7th largest European country, Finland is mostly forests - over 2/3 of the country is covered in trees. There are almost 200,000 lakes containing 100,000 islands and ...
San Diego Summer Tourist Season Starts This Weekend
2008-05-23 00:00:00 Memorial Day Weekend Brings Thousands to San Diego Did you know that the top five destinations for Southern California travelers, according to a survey of AAA Travel agents, are: (1) San Diego; (2)
The scientific tourist #21 ? Little Joe II
2008-05-20 13:29:00 This week's picture comes from the New Mexico Museum of Space History, in Alamagordo. It's of a "Little Joe II" rocket, with boilerplate Apollo command module & escape tower up top... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The scientific tourist #21 — Little Joe II", url: "http://sortingoutscience.net/2-008/05/20/the_scientific_touris-t_21_--_little_joe_ii/" });
The Best Tourist Site You've Probably Never Heard Of
2008-05-15 23:07:00 I've talked before about what it takes to really be an American. Here's another example:A pessimist looks at a giant rock that's fallen on a house, and hopes nobody got hurt.An optimist looks at a giant rock that's fallen on a house, and figures the owner will now get a new dream house.An American looks at a giant rock that's fallen on a house, buys the house, and begins selling souvenirs.Or, if you're the American who writes "The Best of Everything," you missed your chance to buy the house with the giant rock on it, but you take your wife there for Valentine's Day.The legend has it that Maxine Anderson of Fountain City, Wisconsin, had just finished taking pictures of a remodeling project in the house that she and her husband Dwight shared when a sound like a railroad train full of tornadoes* (*that's my phrase. I made it up) surrounded her, and she got out just before a 55-ton boulder crashed into the middle of their house.55 tons. To put that in layman's perspective, if y...
Arizonas tourist destinations
2008-05-14 10:18:00 If you are a bona fide traveler, you should have already crossed out Arizona in your list of not-yet-visited destinations. Arizona is indeed a place frequently visited by travelers around the world. Along with the breathtaking sceneries in the state are trustworthy and tourist-friendly airport limo service s which would not only provide travelers with ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Magic Kingdom beating Sin City in tourist battle
2008-05-14 07:38:00 This is not a good economy to take a gamble in.Las Vegas has, and it's hurting casino profits. Disney has not, and the "Magic Kingdom" is reaping the winnings.In theory, it's not supposed to be this way.The gaming business often brag...
Pattaya sex tourist brings Youtube to an all-time low
2008-05-13 22:06:00 The Internet is a dangerous resource. It gives anyone with a phone line access to a wealth of technology that can then be used to do the most bizarre things. If you?ve ever been to Pattaya, then you will know that the city attracts its fair share of oddballs. I have been to Pattaya a ...
The scientific tourist #20 ? terrace farming
2008-05-13 14:09:00 This week's picture comes from Mesa Verde National Park in the southwestern corner of Colorado, USA... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The scientific tourist #20 — terrace farming", url: "http://sortingoutscience.net/2-008/05/13/the_scientific_touris-t_20_--_terrace_farming/" }); |
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