Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Barcelona

Second city of Spain and major Mediterranean port, bustling Barcelona incorporates a delightful historic mix of Roman remains, medieval quarters and 20th century avant-garde art.

More at: Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain

Gardening - articles

Introduction to the Victorian Flower Garden

'The elder brethren of our profession, who can look back, for instance, to the introduction of the Dahlia, give us but a poor idea of flower-gardening as it was practised in the first decades of the century.

Gardening for Stress

In its purest form, gardening is about connecting with the earth and resetting our clocks to the simple, natural rhythms of life.

Safe Gardening

Bad backs and accidents can spoil the pleasure of gardening. Taking an ergonomic approach to gardening can help ensure that it is a safe and enjoyable hobby.

Gertrude Jekyll and Gardening

Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) aimed for 'beautiful effect' and had a lasting effect on gardening.

Thursday, August 25, 2005

Top Ten Destinations

Three articles with lists of the top travel destinations:

* Top Ten Lesser-Known Beaches

* Top Ten (International) Travel Destinations

* Top Ten Travel Destinations USA

Victorian Alexandria

An antiquarian description of this Egyptian port from the 19th Century:

Victorian Alexandria

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Gardening - Japanese Red Maple

How to Grow Japanese Red Maple Trees from Seed

Most Japanese Maple seeds ripen in the fall. Watch the tree and wait for the seeds to turn brown.

Monday, August 01, 2005

Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the world's premiere destinations. See these three articles about the city:

* A Guide to the Best Vancouver Vacation Attractions

* Vancouver, Hidden Jewel Of The Pacific Northwest

* Beautiful Vancouver, City of the Sea & Mountains

Gardening - Books

A selection of the best gardening books is available at:

Best Gardening Books

Sunday, July 10, 2005

Washington DC

Washington DC, the US capital, is a city with public museums and monuments galore, but also hidden treasures that should not be overlooked. Read more at: Washington, DC a Bargain Travel Guide

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

Monday, June 13, 2005

Boston

Made famous by Revolutionary events, infamous by cold winters, and both by the World-Series winning Red Sox, Boston has its fair share of reasons to visit. With such a reputation, however, comes high prices, and it has become increasingly difficult to find bargain deals in the city. That is why we created a list of budget restaurants, bars and activities that both locals and tourists can use when going out in Boston. Spanning the unique Boston neighborhoods, we have suggestions whether you are with family, friends or single. We also provide ideas for dates that won't break the bank - great especially for a first outing, yet perfect also for a change of pace in the old routine. More at: Boston, a Bargain Travel Guide

Monday, June 06, 2005

Madrid

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a charming city, rich in culture and, at night it really rocks! Read on:

Madrid Spain - Take A Tour Of A City That Rocks

Wednesday, June 01, 2005

Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe, the author of 'Robinson Crusoe'. This account from a 1924 textbook tells you about his career in a way that only a vintage textbook could:

Daniel Defoe

Thursday, March 17, 2005

Australian Cities

Melbourne (Victoria, Australia) is a great place to visit, and an even better place to be. It is impossible to imagine a better host city for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. See Magnificent Melbourne

Hobart. It’s a lively place, with a waterfront that buzzes with action around the surrounding restaurants, pubs, cafes and clubs. More at: Hobart, Tasmania

Brisbane, capital of Queensland, Australia. An insider's view of where best to go and what to do in this city of sunny days! Read: Brisbane - every day a sunny day

Thursday, February 03, 2005

The Power of Selling a Dream

An excerpt from Everybody Wins: The Story and Lessons of RE/MAX by Phil Harkins and Keith Hollihan (WILEY: 2005)

Full article at: The Power of Selling a Dream

Wednesday, February 02, 2005