Explore Enchanting Isla Mujeres in Mexico
The beautiful Isla Mujeres is situated in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The colorful village of Isla Mujeres, with its laid-back atmosphere and friendly people, is a popular destination for holiday makers who want to spend some time relaxing, but are also looking for exciting activities during their break from everyday routine.
Europe - Editor - 28 July 2008
Epernay – Champagne Capital of France
The picturesque town of Epernay in northern France lays claim to being the capital of the region of Champagne – and with good reason. Epernay is situated in the heart of the most prestigious vineyards in France, which stretch over an area of 20,000 hectares. More than 200 million bottles of champagne lie aging in the 120 kilometer labyrinth of underground cellars that have been carved out of the chalk rock over hundreds of years.
South America - Editor - 23 July 2008
Boa Morte Festival in Brazil
Starting on the Friday closest to 15 August each year, the charming town of Cachoeira on the banks of the Paraguacu River in Bahia, Brazil, hosts the three-day Boa Morte Festival. The cane-growing area around Salvador, Bahia, was the destination of countless numbers of black slaves that had been brought from Africa. It was during this time that the town of Cachoeira was built, and it is here, during the Boa Morte Festival, that female descendants of African slaves remember the past, while savoring their freedom.
North America - Editor - 21 July 2008
Deep Ellum – The Nightlife of Dallas
The Munger Improved Cotton Machine Company was built on the site that is now Deep Ellum in Dallas in 1884. Henry Ford built his assembly plant in 1913 and three years later, The Grand Temple of the Black Knights of Pythias was constructed. Even though Deep Ellum was growing into an industrial district filled with warehouses, jazz and blues music started to creep into the area by the 1920s and 1930s. Clubs started to open, hosting artists and musicians such as Robert Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Bessie Smith and Huddie Ledbetter. It was a trend that would grow and define the atmosphere of district in years to come.
North America - Editor - 16 July 2008
The Magnificence of Iolani Palace in Hawaii
Visitors to Honolulu in Hawaii will find that there is plenty to see and do, and can be assured of a warm welcome by the friendly people living in this bustling city. Situated in what is known as “downtown” Honolulu, the beautiful Iolani Palace is a national landmark with a fascinating history that all visitors should make a point of exploring.
