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Lower capacity blow for Canterbury hotels Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:16AMA Christchurch hotel has reopened after having had earthquake repairs, adding nearly 100 rooms to the inventory of a sector suffering from the lockdown of the central business district.
Ladakh – a land like no other Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:07AMWhat is it about Ladakh that makes it so unique? What is the mesmerizing characteristic it holds which attracts travelers? Why do they come back time and again? We explore the Ladakhi land virtually to find the answer…
NZ motel guest nights up slightly Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:28PMNZ motel guest nights 0.9 per cent up from a year earlier.
Motel nights up in earthquake-devastated Christchurch Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:14PMGuest nights in May were 0.9 per cent up from a year earlier, as a big rise in the number of New Zealanders using accommodation in Auckland offset a big fall in overseas visitors staying in earthquake-damaged Christchurch.Despite...
Irish invasion hits Perth Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:48PMA green wave of immigrant workers is descending on the city, attracted by the skilled worker shortage.
Monschau, even lovelier the second time around Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:01PMThe German town so quaint it feels like a theme park — complete with a 13th century castle — had been a missed opportunity several years ago, but a return trip proved to be just the ticket. A few years ago I got lost in the woods near the eastern border of Belgium. I was looking for Battle of the Bulge sites, and before I knew it I had crossed into Germany. The little road I was on rounded a ...
Fishermen behind on rent Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:53PMIndonesian fishermen who are stuck in Christchurch while their complaints are investigated are $10,000 behind on their accommodation expenses.
Discover the Seven Secrets of Southwest Oregon Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:03AMThe moment you drive south of Roseburg on Interstate 5, something about Oregon changes.
Out & About: ‘Paddle, Splash and Play’ set to launch - Sun, 17 Jul 2011 PST Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:13AMOUTDO – A boat-load of fun is awaiting youngsters during a new free event that will let them paddle canoes, whitewater kayaks, sea kayaks, inflatable kayaks and stand up paddle boards. Paddle, Splash and Play is set for July 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Nine Mile Recreation Area in Riverside State Park down from Nine Mile Dam.
Här finns allt svenska semesterfirare vill ha Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:08AMGå med i Plus – för 1 kr! Just nu får du testa tjänsten en månad för endast 1 krona! Barnfamiljer, backpackers eller bara helt vanliga soldyrkare. På den thailändska svenskfavoriten Koh Lanta finns en strand för alla smaker.
PHOTOS: Defying gravity Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:43AMA lone tower sits on a high plateau on Mount Shkhara in the Svaneti region along the Russian frontier in the Caucasus Mountains.
“Israel – a pain in the ass in the USA”: Israel Today Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:42PMOn the night of June 30 at Ben Gurion Airport was a fire that led to the delay in arriving flights, has also created difficulties in the baggage claim. According to the website Ynet, accident happened in the baggage claim area for about an hour at night.
Go For These Adventures In Okla. Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:24AMOklahoma is among the most geographically diverse states, featuring four primary mountain ranges and 50 state parks. These and other places in the state offer great opportunities to experience unique outdoor adventures.
Slim pickings for seasonal workers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:35PMJust devastating Riverland packing sheds and wineries, along with scores of other businesses - and even local primary schools and sporting clubs â€“ are likely to close if the proposed Murray Darling Basin Plan goes ahead in its current form.
FULL HOUSE: Backpackers scramble for beds Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:20PMMUSIC IN FOCUS: DJ Jazza wants others to get involved Disc jockey Jared Cullen wants to encourage DJ-ing in the Riverland because he believes it will allow for more people to understand it as an art.
Filomi Days features fun and competition Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:05AMPORT HARDY - Sports events crowd weekend calendar, including soccer, slo-pitch, fishing derby, street hockey, stock car racing, volleyball and a strong-man competition
Changes in tourism Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:11AMHow to better serve Indian and Russian tourists as well as tech-savvy travellers, areas the tourism industry needs to focus on.
[The Key of G] “For the People” Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:56PMOne of my main concerns has always been being cool. It is certainly debatable if I achieve that, but I do put a good amount of thought into presenting myself in a certain way and surrounding myself with people I think are cool.
Sports draws Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:05PMCYCLING
I Have to Tell You Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:40PMThe mayor says the city cannot afford to provide every service that citizens expect. He says for Pacific to be the city we want it to be, private citizens have to step up to fill some social needs and Carol Johnson is proof of his theory.
GETTING OUT: Backcountry dangers could all be in your head Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:47AMIf you are prudent, the wilderness is simply unfamiliar and spooky. Photo by: Ron Erskine When I give a backpacking class or talk to people about solo-backpacking trips I have taken in the Sierra, I am always surprised by concerns they express about the dangers that lurk there. "What about bears?" "Do you carry a gun?" "What if something happens?" My standard response is that 95 percent of the ...
Fish dumping probe starts Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:12AMThe Ministry of Fisheries has started interviewing the South Korean officers of the Oyang 75 on allegations of fish dumping.
Group Wants To End Half Dome Permits Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:19AMFor the past two years, permits have been required to scale Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. One citizens group would like to see those permits dropped. Mason Harrison, founder of
When A Couchsurfing Startup Gets A Million In Funding Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:14PMYou have to make a few phone calls.
Grand experience: ‘Amazing’ is the best way to describe seeing the Grand Canyon Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:24AMNORTH RIM GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — “In America, you say often, something is huge, or amazing. We in France don’t do that.”
It sounds like a wonderful Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:47PMIn reply to Protests Unite A Divided Malaysia : It sounds like a wonderful place to send unaccompanied refugee children to, Terry. I don’t think. There’s only two other places in the world that would rival Malaya and that’s the West Bank and Gaza. Perhaps Julia could start negotiating with Netanyahu, give the refugees a real experience, one they’ll never forget! www ...
OUTDOORS: There are several different types of campers Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:44PMWhen it comes to camping equipment, a lot has changed since you slung a blanket over the backyard clothesline to simulate a tent.
Three depts investigate trawler Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:13AMA Korean fishing trawler at the centre of a crew dispute is being investigated by three government departments.
THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH IT Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:35AMHOT SPRINGS, N. C. –Slack packers – it’s a nickname that is not affectionately bestowed, but it’s one an old friend and I now proudly wear after a long weekend hiking on the Appalachian Trail in western North Carolina.
Appalachian Trail runs through North Carolina town Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:03PMTwenty-two miles of trail cross through Hot Springs, N.C.
Looking for tales of backpacking love or woe, punishment and rewards Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:36AMBackpackers, tell us your tales of woe, your grandest times, your favorite places. Backpacking is one of those love/hate relationships for those of us who do it.
Hiking book guru Doug Lorain lists favorite backpacking loops Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:36AMHere are five picks for great backpacking loops, all doable in a long weekend, from hiking guidebook writer Doug Lorain of Portland.
«Genova? Bellissima ma non sapete venderla» Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:33AMGenova - Julienne e Thomas sono una coppia di esperienza. Hanno una cinquantina d’anni e una lunga serie di viaggi alle spalle. Come turisti sono abbastanza scafati da non fidarsi sempre di ciò che scrivono le guide. Ad esempio quella che hanno in mano, una guida per “backpackers”, i viaggiatori più avventurosi che amano girare il mondo con lo zaino in spalla, non è molto delicata con la città ...
Passing Less Gas Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:57AMJuly 9, 2011: American commanders in Afghanistan want technology that will reduce the need for electricity generators. Most of the effort to deal with this is the development of more renewable fuel sources. But there some old-school solutions as well. One of those is the microgrid technology.
Yellowstone officials recount details of fatal grizzly attack Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:57AMYellowstone National Park officials released more details today about a fatal grizzly bear attack that claimed the life of a California man.
MISSISSIPPI BLUES (3) Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:55AMMississippifloden har fört olika kulturer samman. I New Orleans finns ett ständigt drag av kreol och cajun. Louisianas historia har många kapitel. Spanjorerna kom först men hamnade under franskt styre och började koloniseras kring 1710.
Victim of deadly Yellowstone grizzly bear attack identified Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:27PMThe man who was killed by a grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday has been identified as Brian Matayoshi, 57, of Torrance, California.
Celebration off to running start Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:12PMGEORGE TOWN: The third anniversary celebration of George Town inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage Site kicked off with a Gold Trail visit to six locations here.
Media: Rising above a great sporting occasion Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:03PMSky Television bosses will be using "Spidercam" overhead shots for the Rugby World Cup and hope to access the costly new technical cameras for future sports events.Sky is host broadcaster for the cup, providing coverage for all...
Identity Of Bear Mauling Victim Released Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:02PMA 57-year-old Torrance, California, man has been identified as the victim of a Wednesday morning bear attack in Yellowstone National Park. Brian Matayoshi, and his wife Marylyn, were hiking Wednesday morning on the Wapiti Lake Trail
North Area Clubs Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:13PMToday Scottish dance lessons What: No partner needed. When: 7 p.m. Thursdays. Where: Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle. Price: Free. More Info: 810-7797. Ballroom lessons ...
When desire meets reality Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:56PMAffordable luxury.
Maroon spirit cannot be denied Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:00AMTHE killer stat came before kick-off: 231 plays 107. The simple numbers that said Queensland had double the Origin experience of NSW.
Camping not just pitching a tent any more Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:20AMNEW YORK These days, camping isn’t just pitching a tent in the wilderness on a long hike, or stopping at a campground far from home on a road trip.
The 4 Best Events And Things To Do In NYC Tonight, July 5 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:24AMTonight in New York City: Take an outdoor pilates class while overlooking the harbor, hear straight from the author who inspired the movie Precious, or try an open mic workshop.
All you need to know to visit Spituk, Phyang Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:41AMThe very first feeling that will overcome you when you behold lay eyes on these monasteries is an overwhelming calmness that you had longed for all your life. And that’s because monastic life here is an example for others to follow if only to achieve spiritual enlightenment.
Travel bible lays into Perth Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:15PMLonely Planet brands city the home of cashed-up bogans and overpriced dining in a lukewarm review.
Robinsons Land to build mall, Go Hotel in Cebu’s uptown area Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:41PMRobinsons Land Corp. (RLC) said it will begin construction of a five-hectare mixed-used development along Gen. Maxilom Ave. in Cebu City before the year ends.
CHCH airport to add backpackers to its mix Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:32PMChristchurch International Airport plans to offer backpacker accommodation as it develops new revenue streams to supplement its traditional aeronautical revenues.
Check on fishing business starts after crew walks off Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:14AMImmigration New Zealand is auditing a fishing operation that 32 Indonesian crew abandoned in Lyttelton two weeks ago.