Fairytale Destinations Is it a dream or is it for real? These places will make you wonder whether you step into the land of magic and fantasy or still firmly stand on the ground. With unearthly nature, unreal landscapes or fairy tale architecture, these destinations will take you far away from your humdrum reality. Picturesque Colmar in France, considered the most beautiful city in Europe, looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale. As if being the wine capital was not enough, Colmar, with its pretty squares, fountains and canals, is also called the "little Venice" (la Petite Venise). The Lord of the Rings' scenery of Faroe Islands truly makes you believe the archipelago is inhabited by hobbits and elves. Saksun, Faroe Islands. Castle Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Germany in autumn. It is not a sugary Disneyland construction, although it looks like a fairy tale palace occupied by some capricious princess. If there was a fairy tale about the enchanted land of clay, its setting would look like Cappadocia.
» The Everywhereist Subprime crisis stares Pakistan as Osama’s mansion found mortgaged to many banks Abbottabad, Pakistan. While many in the world, especially in the US, are celebrating the death of Al-Qaida chief Osama Bin Laden as a welcome news, it might turn out to be a very bad news for Pakistan. Authorities have confirmed that the Abbottabad mansion of Osama, reported to be worth 1 million USD, was mortgaged to many private and public banks in Pakistan, which now face almost a certain risk of default. “Osama had taken loans worth billions of dollars from various banks by pledging his Abbottabad mansion as collateral,” Iqbal, an executive with Citibank Pakistan told Faking News, “Apart from that, he had various credit cards that he used to fund his own and possibly his organization’s expenses. I myself had sold him a Gold Card with his clean shaven photo and some fake name on it.” Osama was money to many in Pakistan Sources further inform that Osama had never defaulted on his payments earlier as his guarantors enjoyed guaranteed cash-inflow through some foreign funding. Economy
Visa USA B-2: Tips y Pasos para obtener la Visa de Turismo desde la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Perú ~ Sonia's Land El año pasado, acercándose la época navideña, una de mis mejores amigas a la que conocí gracias a la experiencia del Programa Work and Travel, planeó viajar nuevamente a los Estados Unidos para pasar unas vacaciones con su novio. Ella sola se animó a aplicar a la Visa Americana Modalidad B-2, conocida también como Visa de Turismo, sin recurrir a ninguna ayuda externa (como algún asesor o agencia) que como ya saben, cobran cierta cantidad de dinero que a las finales podrían añadir a su bolsa de viaje. A ella le fue de maravilla, por ello me compartió su experiencia paso a paso, la misma que ahora les comparto en mi blog para que ustedes mismos pueden tramitar todos los papeles para adquirir su Visa de Turismo para Viajar a los Estados Unidos de manera exitosa. Tips a tomar en cuenta antes de seguir los pasos que se detallan líneas debajo: 1er Paso: Al ingresar a la página de la Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Perú, el primer paso es empezar por la sección "Cómo solicitar una Visa". U.S.
Best Folding Bikes • RealManCyclingChallenge The manufacturer, Columba (not to be confused with Columbia bikes from Boston or Columba Jerseys in the U.K.) suggests that this bike is ideal for riders 5”3” to 5”10” who are under 200 lbs. However, for riders who are taller, purchasing a standard seat-post extension will allow you to ride comfortably with no further major adjustments. As with many folding bikes, the front wheel needs to be installed by you but this is easy to do on this model. This folding bike has standard bolt holes toward the rear axle and the seat for installation of a standard sized bike luggage rack. After riding my neighbors’ 6-speed (see above), I thought this one was much easier to pedal. Hmmmmm… wonder why he didn’t buy this one instead, then. Even though it can be ridden on dirt roads, this is a College Town bike. Dahon is probably one of the best loved names in modern bike manufacturing. They haven’t skimped on either with this single-speed Dahon Shadow, either. Full Review | Check Price My Personal Favorite
Stuck In Customs | HDR Photography, Travel Photography and Camera Reviews 7 Great American Road Trips for a Long Weekend We all know someone who has done it – hopped in the car, filled up the tank and took off on an epic road trip of days, weeks, or even months spent cruising the backroads and highways of America. They come back with inspiring tales of small towns, endless vistas, and the joy of the open road. But a trip like that takes time, time that many of us simply don’t have. Those of us who can’t get away to drive the length of the US always feel a twinge of jealousy and longing to feel that freedom. But with a slight adjustment of your mindset, you can enjoy the endless possibilities of a traditional road trip in just a few days. Whether you live close by or will be flying to and from your starting and ending points, here are some ideas to get you started planning your own great American road trip that can be done in three to five days. Eastern Seaboard With its small size, you can cover a lot of states in New England in a short amount of time. The Rust Belt San Francisco to Portland Overdone?
Listful Thinking Fly Better For Less America's Great National Parks :: Vacations By Rail Itinerary Day 1 - Depart Chicago aboard Amtrak's Empire BuilderArrive at Chicago's historic Union Station, meet your tour manager, and board the famed Empire Builder for your scenic overnight trip. As the Empire Builder begins its journey northwest at 2:15 pm, settle into your comfortable seat, meet your fellow travelers, and enjoy the passing scenery. Important cities along this afternoon's route include Milwaukee, WI, the city by the lake made famous by its breweries, and Portage, once a regular stop for traders on their trips between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. Day 2 - Glacier Park MontanaWhen you awake this morning the train is nearing Minot, ND for a 30-minute rest stop. We're scheduled to arrive in East Glacier Park at 6:45 pm. Day 3 - "Going-to-the-Sun" Road ExcursionMid-morning board a vintage red open-air Jammer bus for a tour of Glacier National Park. A highlight of Waterton Lakes National Park is Upper Waterton Lake, on which you will enjoy a boat cruise.
The Economy and the Economics of Everyday Life - Economix Blog Attract and Keep A-Players with Nonfinancial Rewards - Sylvia Ann Hewlett by Sylvia Ann Hewlett | 2:51 PM May 24, 2012 Attracting and retaining top talent are perennial concerns among managers, in good times and in bad. With salaries frozen even as the scope of work expands, managers find it nearly impossible to lure A-players and compensate existing high performers without breaking the budget. The good news? According to the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI), money is not the major motivator among college-educated workers. When the rewards remix is recalculated, three nonfinancial offerings rank equal to or higher than compensation. 1. Companies that treat time as currency — through remote work options, staggered hours, and reduced-hour arrangements — are also more likely to attract and retain high-caliber employees. Staggered hours and telecommuting are a huge hit in emerging markets, too. 2. Public recognition is also a powerful tool that doesn’t cost money but can reap a huge return. Just be sure not to devalue your appreciation with over-enthusiasm. 3.
PositiveViajes - PositiveViajes How to avoid pickpockets when traveling A razor blade used to cut into your pocket by pickpockets - you won't feel a thing Someone tried to pickpocket me last week. It’s always been a top concern of mine. Crime is everywhere in the world today. One of the weakest, and largest targets for travelers, tourists and indeed people in their own countries, is their wallet or purse. My encounter with a pickpocket thief in the Philippines: who won? I got on-board a morning city jeepney, as I have done many times throughout the country. Crowded Jeepneys are where many pickpockets frequent There were four of us. Alarm bells of experience The eyes tell a lot. I already knew something was up. The attempt at pickpocketing me The guy to my right slipped up closer to me, took out his phone and placed it very close to my right knee (this would make a person curious to look at it – aka distraction). There was no need for all this closeness as the Jeepney had a lot of room. “I knew what was going on, they were a working pair.” Enough! I said loudly.