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Cook Islands Things To Do | |
 | Snorkelling by FletteMette You can't travel all the way to the Cook Islands without properly exploring the amazing lagoon - there's an abundance of colourful fish, and the water is crystal clear - especially Aitutaki has by far the best snorkelling I've ever done... Rarotonga's best snorkelling spot is around Titikaveka on the south eastern part of the island, by the shop called Fruits of Rarotonga - just get off the bus near the shop, run down to the beach, jump into... [read more] |
Lalibela Local Customs | |
 | Coffee ceremony, three cups by sachara After a meal in a restaurant or invited at a family's house having a local coffee-ceremony, you will find out, you have to take your time. After the burning and grounding of the beans and the brewing of the coffee, the coffee wil be finally ready. The coffee in Ethiopia is called buna. The buna is served from the black ceramic jar into tiny cups with lots of sugar. The local custom is, that you have to drink three cups at least. The last cup is... [read more] |
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Community News -- January 5, 2009
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS in January: Jan. 26 – Australia, India; Jan. 31 – Nauru
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There’s a new baby boy in our midst. And thanks to Sue_Stone for filling us in because we hadn’t heard anything about this exciting event. Sue reports that, “lovely Italian VT'er Fra.da. recently had a baby boy called Lorenzo.”
Thanks Sue; and congratulations Francesca and Lorenzo.
***Coming Attractions***
Be on the look out for some fun & games and for recognition & appreciation in the New Year. Here are some hints – Who Am I, Rookies, Hotels, and Forums.
Stay Tuned!!!!!
Have You Heard the News?
There’s a new baby boy in our midst. And thanks to Sue_Stone for filling us in because we hadn’t heard anything about this exciting event. Sue reports that, “lovely Italian VT'er Fra.da. recently had a baby boy called Lorenzo.”
Thanks Sue; and congratulations Francesca and Lorenzo.
The World's Top 10 Ugliest Buildings
The great thing about travel may be seeing the world through a different lens, but that doesn't mean the view is always pretty. With this in mind, the travel experts at VirtualTourist.com have come up with a list of "The World's Top 10 Ugliest Buildings and Monuments." General manager, Giampiero Ambrosi talks about the selections: "Some of these picks have all the charm of a bag of nails while others are just jaw-dropping in their complexity. Love them or hate them, the list is certainly entertaining."
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The great thing about travel may be seeing the world through a different lens, but that doesn't mean the view is always pretty. With this in mind, the travel experts at VirtualTourist.com have come up with a list of "The World's Top 10 Ugliest Buildings and Monuments." General manager, Giampiero Ambrosi talks about the selections: "Some of these picks have all the charm of a bag of nails while others are just jaw-dropping in their complexity. Love them or hate them, the list is certainly entertaining."
We LOVE hearing from VirtualTourist members and visitors alike. We frequently get notes just letting us know that you're out there and you're enjoying VT. Very often we'll forward the mail around to the rest of the team, to share the love. Drop us a note, we'd love to hear from you.
You can see more community news items from previous days in the Community News Archives Drop us a note at feedback@virtualtourist.com if you'd like your item to be considered.
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