Experience in the Seychelles The Seychelles are a dream destination for anyone who loves the tropical paradise life. But while they are known for their idyllic beaches and gorgeous hotels, there are many other fun things to do in this beautiful archipelago. The best time to visit the Seychelles is during the off-season, a time… Continue reading
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The advantages of short vocational training courses in London
As the capital city of the United Kingdom, London is one of the top workplace destinations for people from all over the world, and as a result, it is also one of the world’s top hotspots for vocational training. With many red brick institutions such as UCL along with many private training bodies, the professional… Continue reading
Learn Japanese – My sincerest apologies
Learn Japanese fast! There are times when you need to apologize. It’s hard enough to say you’re sorry, but not knowing whether to say it in formal or informal Japanese can make a difficult situation even worse! Depending on whether you are at work or talking to a close friend, you will use Japanese very… Continue reading
Finding Bioluminescent Bay: La Parguera Bay in Peril
Shimmering La Parguera Bay is anything but easy to find. A series of narrow roads wind around mountain corners through Puerto Rico’s wild southwest, where jungle houses cling to cliffs and none of the streets have names. Despite my reasonably competent navigation skills, I’m pretty sure we’ve passed the same intersection three times. We stopped.… Continue reading
The influence of guest blogging and guest posting
The general consensus is that guest blogging is a great idea for you as a business owner. If you use guest bloggers (on occasion), it says a lot of different things about you. All those things are positive and people will pay attention. However, guest posting is something else entirely. The benefits of using guest… Continue reading
African Engineers: Professor Frank Kwami
When Professor FO Kwami was appointed Vice Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, in 1982, the School of Engineering lost the services of an exceptionally gifted engineering educator. Frank Kwami, a German-trained engineer and natural professor, was a natural choice for rapid promotion to full professor and then vice-chancellor.… Continue reading
Havana Tourism – An Insider’s Guide
If this is your first vacation in Havana, head straight for the beautifully restored Habana Vieja (Old Havana). Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, much of the area has been painstakingly restored to its former glory. It is a colonial marvel, a riot of color and full of atmosphere, its peculiar combination of architectural styles… Continue reading
the dialogue melián
I was once asked to study and discuss the opposing views of Athens that Thucydides presents in “The Funeral Oration of Pericles” and “The Dialogue of Melian.” When I began to study the matter, I wondered why he presented such contrasting points of view. A focused reading of Thucydides’ “Funeral Oration of Pericles” and “The… Continue reading
Bangkok Airport Hotel: from low-budget pensions to 5-star hotels
There are several excellent hotels in the vicinity of the Bangkok airport. Low budget first: A low budget guest house that I highly recommend is called ‘Sananwan Palace’. It is a pleasure to stay in this family and operated oasis. It is only 25 minutes by taxi from the airport. Prices of rooms 300 baht… Continue reading
Wine Tasting in Yountville
Home to some of the best wineries and restaurants in America, tourists flock to Napa Valley to experience its rustic elegance. Among the small towns that make up the valley, Yountville is quickly gaining a reputation as a top destination. Founded by George Yount in 1836, Yountville is one of Napa’s most storied cities. Its… Continue reading