Smoked Kippers of Craster

The village of Craster, situated on the Northumberland coast 6 miles northeast of Alnwick, falls within the parish of Embleton. There is an ancient camp not far from the village, sitting on a whinstone ridge named Craster Heugh, from which Craster may have taken its name. The surrounding area is largely made up of whinstone beds, an indentation in these beds provides Craster with a natural harbour. The harbour itself is protected by two areas of rocks, known as Muckle Car and Little Car. Albert... Read more »

Cultural Sukhothai In Thailand

Sukhothai is to modern Thailand what Rome is to Italy, or Athens to Greece, starting point, golden age, departed glory. It was the first independent Thai state. It gave its name to one of Thailands most fertile styles of Buddhist art, credited with introducing the walking Buddha to the world. Its has turned up in places as far flung as the Philippines. Its ruins constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site, placing it on par with the Acropolis and Angkor Wat. If we had no Sukhothai, Ayudhya, and Bangkok,... Read more »

Illinois Nicknamed the Windy City

Illinois, stretching from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River, embraces vast, rich farmlands, the giant city of Chicago, rolling glacial plains and, to the south, the hills and valleys of the Illinois Ozarks. Illinois boasts 6,900km or 4,300 miles of scenic shoreline, 1,100 historic sites and half a million acres of state parks. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th US president, spent most of his professional life here, as he was a lawyer and political figure here. Nicknamed the Windy City, Chicago is one... Read more »

Skiing Holidays In France

When going on a skiing holiday it can be hard to decide where to go especially if you have never been on that type of holiday before. Regardless of whether you are a beginner or an expert, skiing holidays France are perfect because it offers some of the best skiing in the world. Apart from the quality of skiing in France there are many different advantages of skiing holidays France. One of these advantages is the fact that it is so close to the UK and there are various different methods of getting... Read more »

Abroath Smokies and Kippers

Arbroath is a former royal burgh and the largest town in the council area of Angus in Scotland, and has a population of approximately 23,000 people. It lies on the North Sea coast. The town’s original name was Aberbrothock. Arbroath is an ancient port with origins dating back to Pictish times and lies to the north of the Firth of Tay. It also became a popular seaside holiday resort with it unspoilt beach. There are rock pools at the beach. It has a long-established reputation as a holiday resort,... Read more »

Visiting The Ancient Sites And Monuments In Cyprus

Cyprus is loaded with history and offers plenty of opportunity of getting immersed into the past as you ramble around the numerous ancient monuments and sites. The Choirokoitia is a Neolithic Settlement site, 32 km from Larnaka town. It has been on the official list of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site since 1998 and is preserved much better than other sites from around this period. Though the site has been reconstructed, the authenticity of the place has been religiously maintained using... Read more »

The Big History Of The Tiny Island Of Cyprus

The tiny country of Cyprus is packed with history dating as far back as the Neolithic Age, 7000 BC. Travel anywhere and you can see the ancient monuments and sites, monasteries and churches that bear silent witness to more than 9 centuries of history and civilization. The remains discovered in Kalavassos and Khirokitia date back to 7000 BC and are believed to be the remains of the oldest settlement in this region. 3900 -2500 BC represented the Chalcolithic age as indicated by the remains of their... Read more »

Interesting Snippets From The Las Vegas Strip

The three mile-long Las Vegas Strip, is not just any ole strip. This is the strip of neon lights and non-stop excitement. It is a clockless strip where time stands still and anytime is gambling time. This is the strip where dreams are made and sadly, dreams are broken even more often. Welcome to the Las Vegas Strip, witness to the largest number of rags-to-riches stories…and riches-to-rags stories as well. So, how did it come to be named the Strip? Police captain, Guy MacAfee renamed this... Read more »

Pumpkin Picking in New Jersey - A Great Fall Activity for Kids

Spend a day with the kids in New Jersey farm country picking pumpkins, and time permitting, add on a hay ride or a trip to the corn maze. In the fall, the daytime New Jersey countryside becomes a bright landscape, color-quilted with leafy hues and the night time sky is clear and vivid shining stars. The pumpkin picking season in New Jersey begins as early as September 15, with peak activity from October 1 to October 15, with the season ending on Halloween Day, and on some farms, into early November. Pick-Your-Own... Read more »

One The Fifty One Gem Towns

Whitehaven is a town and port on the Cumbrian coast in northern England. It is located on the west coast of the county, out side the Lake District National Park. The town has grew to become the third most important port in England. It used to trade with Europe, Scandinavia and the Americas brought tobacco, sugar cane and rum to the town, which in turn sent off coal and steel. The major industry is the nearby Sellafield nuclear power complex. The Whitehaven mines were the first to extend under the... Read more »