Belknap Mill Belknap Mill "Harvest of Quilts" Show

Tue, Mar 16th 2010, 09:14

Belknap Mill "Harvest of Quilts" Show, October 2 and 3, 2010 10am - 5pm. Read more

Bigger Waves in the Pacific Bigger Waves in the Pacific

Fri, Feb 19th 2010, 11:46

Increased wave size in the Pacific has been a feature of the past few decades according to Scientists. The cause of these bigger waves is probably due to climate change. Read more

Haiti History Haiti History

Mon, Jan 18th 2010, 11:58

Haiti History is a long tale of brutality and isolation since the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. Haiti is the second oldest republic in the western hemisphere and the oldest black republic on earth. Read more

Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil’s hidden treasure Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil’s hidden treasure

Fri, Dec 4th 2009, 12:43

The Fernando de Noronha archipelago is a paradise 200 kilometres from mainland Brazil. The National Marine Sanctuary of Fernando de Noronha is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to the spectacular diversity of marine species in this unspoiled wonderland. Read more

Olinda, UNESCO World Heritage City in Pernambuco, Brazil Olinda, UNESCO World Heritage City in Pernambuco, Brazil

Mon, Nov 30th 2009, 17:19

Olinda is a UNESCO World Heritage City because it is one of the best preserved historic cities in Brazil. Founded in 1537, Olinda was originally the centre of colonial life in the Pernambuco. Read more

Recife in Pernambuco, Brazil Recife in Pernambuco, Brazil

Tue, Nov 24th 2009, 12:43

Recife in Pernambuco State, Brazil is known as the Venice of Brazil. It is a beautiful city criss-crossed with waterways, islands and bridges where the Beberibe and Capibaribe Rivers meet and flow into the Atlantic Ocean. Read more

Hornblower Hybrid – Responsible Tourism Award Winner Hornblower Hybrid – Responsible Tourism Award Winner

Mon, Nov 16th 2009, 12:17

Hornblower Hybrid is one of the 2009 winners of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards. San Franciscos Hornblower is a hybrid because it harnesses a host of alternative energy sources to make it an environmentally tourist ferry service. Read more

BELKNAP MILL QUILTERS GUILD, Laconia, NH, USA BELKNAP MILL QUILTERS GUILD, Laconia, NH, USA

Mon, Jul 6th 2009, 11:31

The Belknap Mill Quilters Guild has set deadlines for registration of quilts to be entered in its Harvest of Quilts to be held at the Conference Center at Lake Opechee, 62 Doris Ray Court, Laconia, October 3 and 4, 2009. Read more

Alfred Peet: Grandfather of Coffee Culture as we know it Alfred Peet: Grandfather of Coffee Culture as we know it

Wed, Apr 29th 2009, 12:04

It was a Dutchman who first taught Americans how to appreciate quality coffee. Alfred Peet led the revolution in coffee drinking - he first introduced the founders of the world’s largest coffee retailer, Starbucks, to the joy of speciality coffee. Read more

Mardi Gras New Orleans and the Mardi Gras Indians Mardi Gras New Orleans and the Mardi Gras Indians

Mon, Feb 16th 2009, 10:44

New Orleans is braced for the most important event on their social calendar … February 24 marks Fat Tuesday and the highlight of Mardi Gras fever. Read more

Peru - LIma, you have a place to call home in Miraflores the touristic district of Lima Peru - LIma, you have a place to call home in Miraflores the touristic district of Lima

Wed, Feb 24th 2010, 18:23

Before we begin, relax while examining the enjoyable pictures Read more

Cruise Liner continues Haiti Stopover Cruise Liner continues Haiti Stopover

Wed, Jan 20th 2010, 11:45

Royal Caribbean Cruise Liners have made the controversial decision to continue their stopover in Haiti despite the recent earthquake disaster. Read more

Haiti Earthquake affects 3 million people Haiti Earthquake affects 3 million people

Thu, Jan 14th 2010, 11:49

The Haiti Earthquake has left 3 million people in need of food, clean water and shelter after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked the capital Port-au-Prince on Monday 11 January 2010. Read more

Porto de Galinhas : Best Beach in Brazil Porto de Galinhas : Best Beach in Brazil

Wed, Dec 2nd 2009, 12:19

Porto de Galinhas is the best beach in Brazil, popular for its beauty and proximity to the conveniences of Recife City, capital of Pernambuco state. Read more

Boa Viagem Beach in Recife, Brazil Boa Viagem Beach in Recife, Brazil

Fri, Nov 27th 2009, 12:42

Boa Viagem in Recife is one of the most hip urban beaches in Brazil, a wide sandy beach stretching over 8 kilometres. Read more

Pernambuco, Brazil Pernambuco, Brazil

Wed, Nov 18th 2009, 12:07

Pernambuco is a state lying on the north eastern coastline of Brazil. Pernambuco is fast becoming a favourite Brazilian tourist destination because of its unique character and choice of beautiful beaches. Read more

Beach Soccer

Wed, Sep 16th 2009, 11:41

Beach Soccer is a craze started on the beaches of Rio de Janiero, Brazil, which has taken the world by storm. Read more

Hurricane Katrina and Coastal Insurance Hurricane Katrina and Coastal Insurance

Wed, May 27th 2009, 12:52

2005 was a devastating year for hurricanes along the American coast. Hurricane Katrina struck on 29 August, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. This meant significant losses for insurers and property owners alike. Read more

New Orleans Mardi Gras ... a local perspective New Orleans Mardi Gras ... a local perspective

Wed, Feb 18th 2009, 09:41

Mardi Gras is french for Fat Tuesday, otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent begins. Read more

Canoeing for the Coast, USA

Fri, Jul 4th 2008, 00:00

On June 30 2008 mother of two, Margo Pellegrino, embarked on a journey from her New Jersey home headed for Washington DC. Read more