tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96892212011-12-14T19:03:53.927-08:00Tourism &amp; Hospitality. Cheers. Jeers &amp; Tears &quot;Travel is lethal to prejudice&quot; - Mark TwainTRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comBlogger2561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-32065181185679100912011-06-08T14:14:00.003-07:002011-06-09T10:32:09.086-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BFDO-8me0Yw/Te_nnMz1o1I/AAAAAAAAAOg/nm4YXppocNo/s1600/rainforest-jaguar-one-of-the-largest-wild-cats-in-the-world-21274698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BFDO-8me0Yw/Te_nnMz1o1I/AAAAAAAAAOg/nm4YXppocNo/s320/rainforest-jaguar-one-of-the-largest-wild-cats-in-the-world-21274698.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><strong><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">Guyana</span> </span>– a vast and spectacular wilderness filled with amazing sights.</span></strong><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L5Eq2bZPGFQ/Te_lyrvZ97I/AAAAAAAAAOY/RiSqLo3hy9Y/s1600/Belize-9-Belize-Zoo-harpy-eagle-worlds-largest-eagle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L5Eq2bZPGFQ/Te_lyrvZ97I/AAAAAAAAAOY/RiSqLo3hy9Y/s320/Belize-9-Belize-Zoo-harpy-eagle-worlds-largest-eagle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aW4Yey90Fd4/Te_l5HFWJFI/AAAAAAAAAOc/dG4iRLu_qoo/s1600/20020514-8963scarletibis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aW4Yey90Fd4/Te_l5HFWJFI/AAAAAAAAAOc/dG4iRLu_qoo/s320/20020514-8963scarletibis.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /><strong> </strong></span><span style="color: red;"><strong>Coming this summer! GUYANA The Traveler's unknown jewel.</strong></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Guyana is South America's little-known curiosity. It shares borders with Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname, yet remains well-off South America's beaten tourist track. The English speaking locals and colonial past make for a culture that is decidedly more Caribbean than Latin, but the muddy Atlantic shores offer little draw for beach worshippers. There are 83,000 square miles but 90 percent of the sparse 750,000 inhabitants live along the coast, leaving Guyana's forested interior--80 percent of the landmass--relatively unpopulated outside of Amerindian villages. <br /><br />Guyana is where the Guiana Shield (one of four pristine tropical rainforests left in the world) converges with the Amazon Basin. The unique geography creates a myriad of habitats for birds, ranging from coastal waters to mangroves, marshes, savannahs, mountains and tropical rainforests. Just over 800 species of birds have been recorded in Guyana, making it an ideal destination for birdwatchers the world over. </div>Watch for more soon....................<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-3206518118567910091?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-72671554038392183372011-01-09T11:19:00.001-08:002011-01-09T11:24:46.289-08:00<p$1><p$1><div><p$1><p$1><div><p$1><p$1><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/TSoAQqxgxII/AAAAAAAAAOM/0PC3gQVhTtA/s1600/DSC01739.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560256976302163074" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/TSoAQqxgxII/AAAAAAAAAOM/0PC3gQVhTtA/s200/DSC01739.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 150px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a><br /><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><div><p$1><p$1><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/TSn_6pl4kfI/AAAAAAAAAOE/C5xs0YWa9u8/s1600/DSC01744.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560256598027833842" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/TSn_6pl4kfI/AAAAAAAAAOE/C5xs0YWa9u8/s400/DSC01744.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 300px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><div><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-7267155403839218337?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-76557250504383957012011-01-09T11:18:00.000-08:002011-01-09T11:18:59.449-08:00<p$1><div><p$1><div><p$1><div><p$1><div><p$1><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/TRuvLnG5j2I/AAAAAAAAAN8/nIR43uXiA3c/s1600/DSC02470.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556227179302981474" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/TRuvLnG5j2I/AAAAAAAAAN8/nIR43uXiA3c/s200/DSC02470.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 150px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a><br /><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><div><p$1><div><p$1>Welcome to the Bolivia Salt Flats! High Andes Spectacular!<br /><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><div><p$1><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/TRutYwIYI4I/AAAAAAAAANs/tJnOzcX2DCo/s1600/DSC02838.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556225206040142722" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/TRutYwIYI4I/AAAAAAAAANs/tJnOzcX2DCo/s400/DSC02838.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 300px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><div><p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1></p$1></p$1><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-7655725050438395701?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-8448426705384744142010-08-23T11:10:00.003-07:002010-08-23T11:32:35.979-07:00<img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 289px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 174px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508674815972220306" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/THK-jxUqHZI/AAAAAAAAANY/snKbCwaB3S0/s400/images.jpg" /><strong>BOLIVIA – A most amazing land. </strong><br /><p><strong>One of the most travel interesting areas in the country. Spend time with</strong> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Tayka Hotels.</span> Unique. Fabulous. The perfect 'environment' within one of the most interesting environments you can imagine. Come live it! Photographer's delight.</strong></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.andes-amazonia.com/dir_en/ruta_tayka.html">TAYKA Hoteles de los Andes - Fremen Tours</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-844842670538474414?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-82573364546903140872010-08-22T22:55:00.000-07:002011-06-23T09:32:52.805-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SGMx9g-u3cI/AAAAAAAAAGg/kRLD_sijn64/s1600-h/T-Cover.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216067726320000450" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SGMx9g-u3cI/AAAAAAAAAGg/kRLD_sijn64/s400/T-Cover.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>What Traveller has not dreamed of an adventure in Timbuktu? How many actually have ever made the trek? Then again why would you really make the trek? A Siren's call indeed. Check out an admirable account of one seasoned traveller's journal - A Must Read - <span style="color: black;"><em>Rick Antonson's</em></span> <span style="color: #3333ff;"><strong>To Timbuktu For A Haircut. </strong></span><span style="color: #660000;"><em>" I left Africa personally changed by the gentle harshness I found and a disquieting splendour that found me. Mali was the journey I needed, if not the one I envisioned. And I learned that there's a little of Timbuktu in every traveller:The over-anticipated experience, the clash of dreams with reality." </em></span><span style="color: black;">Get reading and start right here!</span><br />Available at your favorite book vendors now. YES - The book is available on <span style="color: #660000;">Amazon</span> too. If only all of us could articulate and write so well. Joyous. Both funfilled, anxious and definitely an experience to come home with and share in print. You too might make this journey only to never return. <em>Take "To Timbuktu for a Haircut" with you.</em> You will just want too.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-8257336454690314087?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-50384345011590590242010-06-29T10:42:00.000-07:002010-07-02T10:47:27.010-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/TC4lZ07ofsI/AAAAAAAAANQ/fyLukNJR8uQ/s1600/img_475c35836d08a3_16021352.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489366121446932162" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/TC4lZ07ofsI/AAAAAAAAANQ/fyLukNJR8uQ/s400/img_475c35836d08a3_16021352.jpg" /></a><br /><div>When it comes to grill, Armenian grill is right up there with the best there is. The flavor is amazing. Let's hope modernization will never change the ancient flavors so evident in this great eating experience. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-5038434501159059024?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-56431289183550308522010-02-05T07:19:00.005-08:002010-02-07T08:14:29.974-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w3sVhQyaI/AAAAAAAAANI/sj3Wg5O0qzE/s1600-h/!cid_E5F1FADDCE0F4FEC8997A5F7E8E2B73A%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434780085159774626" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w3sVhQyaI/AAAAAAAAANI/sj3Wg5O0qzE/s400/!cid_E5F1FADDCE0F4FEC8997A5F7E8E2B73A%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg" /></a>The Most Colourful River In The World. The river shown in the photographs is the Calo Cristales, which is located near the town of La Macarena in Colombia , South America . The river, world famous for its colourful display, has been called "the river that ran away to paradise", "the most beautiful river in the world" and "the river of five colors".During Colombia 's wet season, the water flows fast and deep, obscuring the bottom of the river and denying the mosses and algae that call the river home the sun that they need. And during the dry season there is not enough water to support the dazzling array of life in the river. But during a brief span between the wet and dry seasons, when the water level is just right, the many varieties of algae and moss bloom in a dazzling display of colors. Blotches of amarillo , blue, green, black, and red - and a thousand shades in between - coat the river.<br /><br />The part of the river where the colourful blooms occur is quite isolated and is not accessible by road. Adventurous tourists can now fly into La Macarena and then make their way to to the river site on foot as part of guided tours. The site was effectively closed to tourists for several years because of guerrilla activity in the region along with concerns about the impact of unregulated tourist traffic. However, the site was reopened to visitors in 2009.So far, some 1,000 people have visited Calo Cristales, including around 100 foreign tourists.The tours will follow four clearly marked and authorized paths and one is no longer permitted to stay overnight or cook, as this was ruining the area previously.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-5643128918355030852?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-26399816964642094482010-02-05T07:18:00.002-08:002010-02-05T07:19:14.425-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w26CMlkNI/AAAAAAAAANA/CyZvbqCswiY/s1600-h/!cid_BFAF05C87F3643A6B30B31D8A3412E91%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 138px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434779220979323090" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w26CMlkNI/AAAAAAAAANA/CyZvbqCswiY/s200/!cid_BFAF05C87F3643A6B30B31D8A3412E91%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2z9TrG3I/AAAAAAAAAM4/FRWt_huAo8Y/s1600-h/!cid_BEB606E6E0564C569155C0A61EC98E40%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434779116587654002" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2z9TrG3I/AAAAAAAAAM4/FRWt_huAo8Y/s400/!cid_BEB606E6E0564C569155C0A61EC98E40%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-2639981696464209448?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-7922828376003413742010-02-05T07:16:00.001-08:002010-02-05T07:18:01.591-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2nkdjnQI/AAAAAAAAAMw/6dxJMP7JXOc/s1600-h/!cid_775395DC90204E9296B31C59E164AFB4%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434778903759789314" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2nkdjnQI/AAAAAAAAAMw/6dxJMP7JXOc/s200/!cid_775395DC90204E9296B31C59E164AFB4%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2g8i_lBI/AAAAAAAAAMo/I1z5TKJEJb8/s1600-h/!cid_6537D99B0C3044B9BC81E09BC119B710%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434778789965960210" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2g8i_lBI/AAAAAAAAAMo/I1z5TKJEJb8/s400/!cid_6537D99B0C3044B9BC81E09BC119B710%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-792282837600341374?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-89468158408497039372010-02-05T07:15:00.001-08:002010-02-05T07:16:50.917-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2WM8GgmI/AAAAAAAAAMg/qLqPvtdIilk/s1600-h/!cid_61E897A63F76428F8375FF0053747F10%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 131px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434778605387678306" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2WM8GgmI/AAAAAAAAAMg/qLqPvtdIilk/s200/!cid_61E897A63F76428F8375FF0053747F10%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2PAZJBNI/AAAAAAAAAMY/1sbqLQ8uDL0/s1600-h/!cid_44BC0AE71655410D8DB3DB0040D3B4BE%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434778481760732370" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2PAZJBNI/AAAAAAAAAMY/1sbqLQ8uDL0/s400/!cid_44BC0AE71655410D8DB3DB0040D3B4BE%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-8946815840849703937?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-61935205188711476252010-02-05T07:13:00.001-08:002010-02-05T07:15:41.140-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2EkJOkmI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/oyNrSVGEyDM/s1600-h/!cid_4DADC096F93B4D388041EC9BB0219827%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434778302379102818" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w2EkJOkmI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/oyNrSVGEyDM/s200/!cid_4DADC096F93B4D388041EC9BB0219827%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w18co6_ZI/AAAAAAAAAMI/AMRJGf0WTho/s1600-h/!cid_2EDEB45A088E4E1D8A380EF33F2885C9%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434778162925600146" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/S2w18co6_ZI/AAAAAAAAAMI/AMRJGf0WTho/s400/!cid_2EDEB45A088E4E1D8A380EF33F2885C9%40sylviaa5fcc308.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-6193520518871147625?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-6077210363358383012009-08-01T07:25:00.004-07:002009-08-09T09:08:37.480-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SnRQ0W80TqI/AAAAAAAAAMA/hK-NPF52M8Q/s1600-h/amberd+Armenia.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 204px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365001916549189282" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SnRQ0W80TqI/AAAAAAAAAMA/hK-NPF52M8Q/s400/amberd+Armenia.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SnRQsB52dgI/AAAAAAAAAL4/eKoyaiFbL4w/s1600-h/hotel450+Tufkian.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365001773460649474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SnRQsB52dgI/AAAAAAAAAL4/eKoyaiFbL4w/s400/hotel450+Tufkian.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Tufenkian hotels in Yerevan, Sevan, Dilijan and Lori combine beautifully designed facilities with exceptional comfort and service. Tufenkian's goal is to introduce guests to the countryside of Armenia - an undiscovered tourist destination. Each hotel, located within a scenic village setting, features luxurious rooms designed by the best Armenian architects, furnished with valuable paintings, furniture, and renowned Tufenkian carpets handcrafted by Armenian weavers. Our guests can enjoy Western and Eastern Armenian cuisine based on fresh local ingredients and regional recipes in the hotel's restaurants in Lake Sevan and Yerevan, designed as Armenian medieval dining rooms. Guests of Tufenkian Heritage Hotels can join tours to the most scenic and memorable sites of Armenia - Etchmiadzin, Ashtarak, Byurakan, Amberd, Gyumri, Jermuk, Sevan, Sisian, Lori, and more. <a href="http://www.tufenkian.com/">http://www.tufenkian.com/</a> <a href="http://www.tufenkianheritage.com/">http://www.tufenkianheritage.com</a> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-607721036335838301?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-81630683478099368612009-04-18T09:10:00.002-07:002009-04-18T09:11:34.736-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Sen7mltwzYI/AAAAAAAAALw/tCZAAbZkpgg/s1600-h/!cid_image001_jpg%4001C9B7A7.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326064674719976834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Sen7mltwzYI/AAAAAAAAALw/tCZAAbZkpgg/s400/!cid_image001_jpg%4001C9B7A7.jpg" /></a>The Hotelicopter features 18 luxuriously-appointed rooms for adrenaline junkies seeking a truly unique and memorable travel experience. Each soundproofed room is equipped with a queen-sized bed, fine linens, a mini-bar, coffee machine, wireless internet access, and all the luxurious appointments you'd expect from a flying five star hotel. Room service is available one hour after liftoff and prior to landing." The Hotelicopter is due to fly maiden journey this summer(June 26th) with an undisclosed price...If you are interested,There is three fly tour. Inaugural Summer Tour - 14 days (Friday, June 26th, 2009 - Friday, July 10th, 2009) California Tour - 14 days (Friday, July 17th, 2009 to Friday, July 24rd, 2009) Bay/Jamaica, European Tour - 16 days (Friday, July 31st, 2009 to Sunday, August 16th, 2009) Dimensions Length: 42 m (137 ft) Height: 28m (91 ft) Maximum Takeoff Weight: 105850 kg (232,870 lb) Maximum speed: 255 km/h (137 kt) (158 miles/h) Cruising speed: 237 km/h (127 kt) (147 miles/h) Original Mi Range: 515 km (320 mi) Our augmented Mi Range - 1,296 km (700 mi)<br /><a href="wlmailhtml:%7B71AAC202-317A-413A-93DA-C7725B390EEB%7Dmid://00000007/!x-usc:http://www.live.com/getstarted.aspx" target="_blank"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-8163068347809936861?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-52700668968795174482009-04-18T09:08:00.003-07:002009-04-18T09:10:09.694-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Sen7MBXRQBI/AAAAAAAAALo/YDUtO6btVps/s1600-h/!cid_image005_jpg%4001C9B7A7.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326064218285359122" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Sen7MBXRQBI/AAAAAAAAALo/YDUtO6btVps/s200/!cid_image005_jpg%4001C9B7A7.jpg" /></a><br /><div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326064110356518722" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Sen7FvTB10I/AAAAAAAAALg/Y9wHlVGikes/s320/!cid_image004_jpg%4001C9B7A7.jpg" /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>THIS IS A FLYING HIGH EXPERIENCE TRAVELERS!</strong></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-5270066896879517448?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-16289016895104469482009-04-18T09:04:00.001-07:002009-04-18T09:08:13.555-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Sen6utiksSI/AAAAAAAAALY/lYzAieG2Fg8/s1600-h/!cid_image006_jpg%4001C9B7A7.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 345px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326063714747855138" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Sen6utiksSI/AAAAAAAAALY/lYzAieG2Fg8/s400/!cid_image006_jpg%4001C9B7A7.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>OVERNIGHT IN THE CLOUDS!</strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-1628901689510446948?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-54482258112580859872009-01-22T05:56:00.008-08:002009-06-20T05:36:17.019-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SXh-WxXKhGI/AAAAAAAAALQ/MelrWfNXoec/s1600-h/wynn-las-vegas-casino.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294120291646735458" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SXh-WxXKhGI/AAAAAAAAALQ/MelrWfNXoec/s320/wynn-las-vegas-casino.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SXh7x0xvFZI/AAAAAAAAAK4/2xymex4pILE/s1600-h/2258993197_b4fe0a3674.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 266px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294117457885074834" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SXh7x0xvFZI/AAAAAAAAAK4/2xymex4pILE/s400/2258993197_b4fe0a3674.jpg" /></a><strong><span style="color:#990000;">FABULOUS VEGAS</span></strong>!</div><div>What happens in <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>VEGAS</strong> </span>stays in <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>VEGAS</strong></span>! Well <strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">TRAVELSAPIEN</span></em></strong> heard that somewhere. Doing <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>VEGAS</strong></span> means fantasy, excitement, luxury, gambling, show girls, super entertainment, and for something wildly special you just have to stay at a <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>WYNN HOTEL</strong></span>. When attention to detail and finish means something WYNN offers up a host of attention to your comfort and contributes greatly to a pleasant experience in <strong><span style="color:#990000;">VEGAS</span></strong>. Do it at least once in your life. Only walking the strip can express the awesome treat this man made tourism attraction brings.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SXh7ZHa3cyI/AAAAAAAAAKw/zCSYL60ZtAg/s1600-h/wynn-las-vegas.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-5448225811258085987?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-10748662171030623142008-07-31T07:30:00.001-07:002008-12-08T15:32:00.547-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SJHLC3O8kQI/AAAAAAAAAGo/hSDo1WFx-9A/s1600-h/KINABUHAYAN.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229183892400673026" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SJHLC3O8kQI/AAAAAAAAAGo/hSDo1WFx-9A/s320/KINABUHAYAN.jpg" border="0" /></a>In the shadows of <strong>Mt Banahaw</strong>, located in the <strong>Philippines</strong> are many mysteries. There are more than 100 cults located in the near area that all pay homage to the Volcano <strong>Mt. Banahaw</strong> BUT never fear travelers. Every year 100's of thousands visit the location in Delores and then again after they leave Delores once again retreats into a sleepy, quiet wishful area. There is magic. All year round there is <strong>JAY HERRERA</strong> with his unique blend of lodging, bar and the only restaurant you will ever want to never leave. Fabulous food cooked fresh by JAY. There is no menu. Great hospitality, friendly guests and ecclectic food drive this successful venture. Not easy to locate but find Delores and ask anybody where is the best food in the territory. with that just hope JAY is home and there is a seat for you. FABULOUS. If you travel to the Philippines, the Quezon Region insure you detour and visit Mt. Banahaw, get spiritual, walk the streets of Delores and find JAY'S place. Stay awhile. A great experience! TRAVELSAPIEN experienced it. TRAVELSAPIEN loved it! You will too!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-1074866217103062314?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-91169500177347838052008-07-31T07:12:00.017-07:002008-12-08T15:32:00.741-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SJHOGuv7rQI/AAAAAAAAAHg/qEuOD2c-UpY/s1600-h/IMG_4471+Dolores.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229187257377467650" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SJHOGuv7rQI/AAAAAAAAAHg/qEuOD2c-UpY/s320/IMG_4471+Dolores.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SJHN8xkY34I/AAAAAAAAAHY/n-XB4SRJ9U8/s1600-h/kinabuhayan+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229187086335664002" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SJHN8xkY34I/AAAAAAAAAHY/n-XB4SRJ9U8/s400/kinabuhayan+1.jpg" border="0" /></a>When in Delores, Philippines make sure you discover the hospitality of <strong>JAY HERRERA</strong> and experience the magic of his cuisine. In the shadows of <strong>Mt. Banahaw</strong> there is no better place for genuine hospitality, great conversation, friendly hosts. There are no menus but who needs them! When JAY get's cooking just sit back, imagine the possibilities and there it is! <em>FABULOUS!</em> When in Delores ask around. Ask for the most hospitable place in town and of course where legendary experiences are found with respect to cuisine found no where else in the Philippines. Everybody points to JAY'S! YES! <span style="color:#660000;"><strong>TRAVELSAPIEN </strong></span>says just say "Hey Jay - Bob sent us!" You may find yourself served quickly or maybe last! Hey what the hey just say HELLO JAY! What's cooking?<br />Oh right the name? <strong><span style="color:#660000;">KINABUHAYAN CAFE/Guest House or just JAY'S PLACE. </span><span style="color:#000099;">Delores, Quezon Province, Philippines. Do it Travelers. Sooo Good!<br /></span></strong><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SJHMh_fBbYI/AAAAAAAAAGw/jVL8yrvUvxs/s1600-h/IMG_4471+Dolores.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-9116950017734783805?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-63293967448681308262008-06-21T10:34:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:32:00.903-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R8Bo8RDzGhI/AAAAAAAAAFA/x3nt4lp6ZEw/s1600-h/mauri017s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170247756802103826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R8Bo8RDzGhI/AAAAAAAAAFA/x3nt4lp6ZEw/s320/mauri017s.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>According to the New Zealand Tourism Board Releases, New Zealand is the youngest country on earth. It was the last habitable land mass on Earth to be settled by humans. The focus is on a pure and unchanging environment with innovative approaches to experience the country. Try caving. According to the Maori legend, Ruakuri Caves were discovered centuries ago by their ancestors. A pack of wild dogs lived at the entrance and the Maori name RUA meaning den, and KURI meaning dogs. New experiences are now open with wildlife cruises, and land cruising by motor home and automobile rentals. Exploring the country is a fresh air experience and one not to miss. Why not explore New Zealand in a truly unique fashion. Give this one a try <a href="http://www.straytravel.com/">http://www.straytravel.com/</a> So fun. Oh for sure you will notice the difference! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-6329396744868130826?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-51894505449012045022008-06-20T16:50:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:32:01.045-08:00<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169601875325164002" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R74dhBDzGeI/AAAAAAAAAEo/THmcdmsHm-g/s400/nz+mountain.bmp" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">NEW ZEALAND</span></strong> - A Country that should be really high on your travel list. Sure Asia is currently cool but New Zealand has it's wonders and secrets, it's fabulous people and landscapes you just cannot miss. Psst. This is where the little Hobbits came from. The movie 'Lord of the Rings' was filmed in this fairyland of beauty. TRAVELSAPIEN says " Don't you think it's time? Shout out and check on self-drives or unique road touring options. <a href="http://www.spaceships.tv/">http://www.spaceships.tv/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-5189450544901204502?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-44077744434961211372008-06-19T17:22:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:32:01.453-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R74kCRDzGfI/AAAAAAAAAEw/1iONzNNtK6M/s1600-h/new-zealand-milford-sound-3-large.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169609043625581042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R74kCRDzGfI/AAAAAAAAAEw/1iONzNNtK6M/s320/new-zealand-milford-sound-3-large.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#000099;">NEW ZEALAND</span></strong> - A land for everyone!<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169609163884665346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R74kJRDzGgI/AAAAAAAAAE4/wZSD6k-twEM/s320/NEW+ZEALAND+BEACH.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><a href="http://www.straytravel.com/">http://www.straytravel.com/</a> Get off the Beaten Track. Enjoy!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-4407774443496121137?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-67492591153249940222008-06-05T15:25:00.001-07:002008-12-08T15:32:01.554-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SEsT2m3BznI/AAAAAAAAAGY/Lsra_-xPRmI/s1600-h/ski_dubai_chairlift.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209279222849326706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SEsT2m3BznI/AAAAAAAAAGY/Lsra_-xPRmI/s320/ski_dubai_chairlift.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>DUBAI KNOWS HOW TO PARTY!</strong><br /></span><div>JUST BRING A SMILE<br /></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.skidubai.com/">http://www.skidubai.com/</a></div><div> </div><div></div><div>Is the summer heat getting you down travelers? Well, take a break in Dubai and get the best of winter fun and summer at the same time! Step inside to the world’s largest indoor Ski Facility.<br /><br />Ski Dubai offers up snow in the desert! Oh for sure Ski and Snow boarders suffering summer withdrawals. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, or simply throw snowballs at your friends. There is something for everyone, from the novice to the snow crazies. Ski Dubai is a unique mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow fun in Dubai all year round! Woo Hoo. So kool.</div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-6749259115324994022?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-77675289637074901752008-06-04T15:25:00.004-07:002008-12-08T15:32:01.795-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SEsSmrE9WFI/AAAAAAAAAGI/La5mE5qhSRc/s1600-h/ski_dubai_avalanche_cafe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209277849591961682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SEsSmrE9WFI/AAAAAAAAAGI/La5mE5qhSRc/s320/ski_dubai_avalanche_cafe.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SEsSay0EHCI/AAAAAAAAAGA/RvpatramyOA/s1600-h/ski_dubai_toboganning.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209277645510155298" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SEsSay0EHCI/AAAAAAAAAGA/RvpatramyOA/s320/ski_dubai_toboganning.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?</strong></span></div><div>BELIEVE IT TRAVELERS.</div><div></div><div>You don’t have to worry about ski clothing or equipment either. Ski Dubai has thought of it all and offers guests the use of winter clothing, ski and snowboard equipment. A quad-chairlift and tow lift will promptly carry you to the top setting you up for the next run.You will enjoy themed restaurants, retail shop, and a team of professional Snow School instructors will guide you through the simple, fun process of learning to ski or snowboard. </div><div><a href="http://www.skidubai.com/">http://www.skidubai.com/</a></div><div> </div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-7767528963707490175?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-84578250650948154982008-06-03T15:25:00.018-07:002008-12-08T15:32:01.927-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SEsPpnvoTmI/AAAAAAAAAF4/wPpaoMT26JA/s1600-h/ski_dubai_lower_slope.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209274601701920354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SEsPpnvoTmI/AAAAAAAAAF4/wPpaoMT26JA/s320/ski_dubai_lower_slope.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#660000;">SKI! SNOWBOARD! </span><br /></strong><span style="color:#660000;"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>GET OUT OF THE SUN!</strong></span> </span><br /><span style="color:#660000;"><strong>BRING THE FAMILY!</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">DUBAI</span></strong> - AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.skidubai.com/">http://www.skidubai.com/</a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(All Photos - Courtesy Ski Dubai)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-8457825065094815498?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-37282558920404322982008-05-14T15:07:00.001-07:002008-12-08T15:32:02.077-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SAPYDh-S0bI/AAAAAAAAAFI/YR8e1Q_TX9w/s1600-h/IMG_4606+Satka+08.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189228750831800754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SAPYDh-S0bI/AAAAAAAAAFI/YR8e1Q_TX9w/s320/IMG_4606+Satka+08.JPG" border="0" /></a>Amazing! With peace comes travel. A recent article on KAYAK points to the fact "with peace comes travel". So true. So true. Recently in particular<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Croatia, Sierre Leone, Afghanistan, Vietnam.</span> Prior to this the European and Japan wars were beads for North American's wishing to revisit centres of conflict for themselves and their families. These areas of conflict are magnets once hostility ends for numerous reasons that go beyond simple interest or marketing efforts. As each war ends the tourists come. Not a great endorsement for a priority sales plan indeed. The Middle East, Iraq and Afghanistan perhaps in the future? Fact is already there are bone-fide tourists all be they Independent Travelers, by security escort finding themselves crossing through Afghanistan or conflict areas in Northern Africa. Pretty scary but a heck of a story for the kids.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(Photo - Satka. Located in the Southern Urals of Russia. Arms Collection on display) </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-3728255892040432298?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-21031406651986943662008-05-01T06:25:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:32:02.394-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R72LdRDzGdI/AAAAAAAAAEg/S9Uz7UAUFSQ/s1600-h/a161_juliana2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169441282202999250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R72LdRDzGdI/AAAAAAAAAEg/S9Uz7UAUFSQ/s400/a161_juliana2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Princess Juliana International Airport-Island of Saint Martin.</strong> The airport is famous for its short landing strip — only 2,180 metres/7,152 ft. Planes approach the island extremely low on the horizon, right over Maho Beach. Sometimes these planes fly at just 10--20 m/30-60 ft over the heads of paralized numb beach goers. Heck there might even be a tour for the best photograph of a zonked tourist. Bring a second set of shorts dudes. You might need them. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-2103140665198694366?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-56585326839381248752008-04-29T06:47:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:32:02.541-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SASzWx-S0cI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/UDIl9FeT_cM/s1600-h/Dog+Hotel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189469874590765506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/SASzWx-S0cI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/UDIl9FeT_cM/s320/Dog+Hotel.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>DOG HOUSE HOTEL? </strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>THIS IS FOR REAL TRAVELERS!<br /><br /></strong></span><span style="color:#990000;"><strong></strong></span>Not for your dog but for you and the family.<br /><br /><br />Pull into the Dog Bark Park Inn outside Cottonwood, Idaho U.S.A., and you’ll be greeted by the world’s largest beagles, Toby and Sweet Willy. While Toby is a 12-foot-tall wood carving, Sweet Willy is literally a dog house — a comfy, modern and kitschy place to crawl into and lay your head for the night. “At Dog Bark Park Inn, sleeping in the doghouse is a good thing!” Wonder if you get a water dish thrown in. Yes you will have to bring your own kibbles.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-5658532683938124875?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-21070625619487953762007-12-20T03:46:00.001-08:002008-12-08T15:32:02.683-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R3TjxZjhwVI/AAAAAAAAAEA/2KGsu2xl2Xo/s1600-h/skull-and-crossbones+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148990711804313938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R3TjxZjhwVI/AAAAAAAAAEA/2KGsu2xl2Xo/s320/skull-and-crossbones+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>HOLY Burning Sands! </strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>10 Worst Travel Destinations of 2007!</strong> </span><span style="color:#000000;">Subjective perhaps but hey what the hey! These certainly sit at the top of the shelf. Only the brave, lonely and very lost souls would have enjoyed their visits here. <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan, Myanmar, DR Congo, Chad, Sri Lanka</strong></span> are as polled by crazies on another planet. </span><br /><br />Well. As long as your having fun. Wink. Wink. <strong><span style="color:#990000;"><em>TRAVELSAPIEN</em></span></strong> say's. Hey! We are not arguing.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-2107062561948795376?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-87896057036614058422007-12-19T08:08:00.001-08:002008-12-08T15:32:03.356-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R3pmxKmXf4I/AAAAAAAAAEY/JyIM51T67h4/s1600-h/pic13.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150542118696484738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R3pmxKmXf4I/AAAAAAAAAEY/JyIM51T67h4/s320/pic13.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R3pmmamXf3I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/8Rn6GJ3pt8k/s1600-h/topp_midnight_sun.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150541934012890994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/R3pmmamXf3I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/8Rn6GJ3pt8k/s320/topp_midnight_sun.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Give it up for the sleeper of the year! NORWAY. Actually if you have not considered or even thought about NORWAY as a holiday destination just where is your head travelers? </div><br /><br /><div></div><div>Trains. Fiords. Northern Lights. A journey to please. </div><br /><div>Norway includes great train journeys - the Raumabanen line, the Flam Railway &amp; the Bergensbanen line across Hardangervidda National Park, along with the quaint coastal cities of Bergen and Alesund. If you have never considered NORWAY well travelers you are missing out. Put NORWAY on your travel to do list NOW! <strong><span style="color:#990000;"><em>TRAVELSAPIEN</em></span></strong> suggests you will twitch with sites you experience.<br /><a href="http://www.fjordtravel.no/">http://www.fjordtravel.no/</a> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-8789605703661405842?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-16823322966430162182007-09-08T14:51:00.001-07:002008-12-08T15:32:03.490-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/RuMayXGeFgI/AAAAAAAAAD4/b8Vczx1CCQM/s1600-h/Desserts-01-g+Fortress.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107955854865208834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/RuMayXGeFgI/AAAAAAAAAD4/b8Vczx1CCQM/s400/Desserts-01-g+Fortress.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:180%;">YES! YES! YES!</span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">CRAZY RICH TASTE!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Expensive Desserts For The Very Loaded Traveler.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Cash - That is......<br /></span></strong>The dish called Fortress Aquamarine worth of <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>$14,500</strong></span> can be tasted in Sri-Lanka restaurant Wine3. Here travellers are served a tiny tartlet with fresh berries, decorated with an 80-carat aquamarine brilliant. The gourmands with a thick purse will also be pleased with Brownie Extraordinaire - a chocolate cookie soaked in Crystal champagne. It is served with a sprinkler filled with vintage port wine which is used to spray the mouth after each eaten slice of food. You can taste this delicacy worth of $1000 in Tropicana Casino and Resort (New Jersey).<br /><br />The Serendipity restaurant (New York) will offer its guest the ice-cream worth of $1000, prepared from several kinds of vanilla, truffles, bitter chocolate and sweetened caviar. The crystal vase which was used to serve the dessert might be taken away. The Istanbul Ciragan Palace Kempinski offers the unique “sultan pie” which costs $1000. The pie is staffed with fresh fruit and figs pickled in Jamaica rum, and then covered with plates of gold. In Bangkok restaurant Mezzaluna you can taste the ice-cream made of truffles, decorated with hand-worked chocolate and soaked with a forty-years aged cognac - just for $200.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(Thanks to Forbes Traveler and Trendhunter for their heads up!) Actually Travelsapien already knew about this however these people write better and have more money. Wink Wink)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-1682332296643016218?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-35320843490960367862007-03-28T13:36:00.001-07:002008-12-08T15:32:03.764-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/RiuCarRYm_I/AAAAAAAAADA/zJwtRZxzRP4/s1600-h/people-6.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5056278401457363954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/RiuCarRYm_I/AAAAAAAAADA/zJwtRZxzRP4/s400/people-6.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/RiuCP7RYm-I/AAAAAAAAAC4/UhiFJWg_GAA/s1600-h/Colima%20peyote%20drinker.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5056278216773770210" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/RiuCP7RYm-I/AAAAAAAAAC4/UhiFJWg_GAA/s320/Colima%2520peyote%2520drinker.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Rit9FrRYm9I/AAAAAAAAACw/k7scfjLK2Bk/s1600-h/Colima%20peyote%20drinker.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Colombia South America is heating up!</span><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>HOT Tourism destination? You bet. How does a nation ravaged by years of bad publicity turn itself around? One road at a time. When President Alvaro Uribe took over office in 2002 the rate of normality to Colombia has grown significantly. Shedding the leadership role in world cartels and (B) rate movies portraying the country in a bad light Colombia is emerging as a physically stunning and culturally vibrant country. Having spent a number of months touring the interior of the country TRAVELSAPIEN can say to those looking for a new destination for either coastal beaches, interior adventure packages including agro-tourism, cultural exchange, festivals and CHIVA Colombia is a super choice. Inexpensive, raw, untainted by mom and pop dressed simpletons who only want processed burgers for dinner Colombia offers antiquity to rival anyone. 3 UNESCO designated sights in Heritage, Biosphere, and Antiquity. Pre-Colombian art, and much much much more. Medellin is now gaining a reputation as a cultural center, with its own international fashion week with a thriving art scene. Other major cities are discovering their identity. The interior areas such as HUILA especially GARZON as the centre point has Coffee Plantation Guesthouses, Farm Stays including sugarcane processing, pinapples, coca of course with chocolate to challenge the world's best. Activities from water rafting, extreme packages, and friendly people everywhere. More on Colombia coming soon. TRAVEL + LEISURE in their March 2007 issue feature Colombia and it is worth the read. Get aquainted. Be first. Many will follow soon.</div><div></div><div>In the mean time check out POLLO LOCO Radio Garzon for a mix of Cumbia, Urban, Rock and plain great background music while you surf your favorite sites. Nice!</div><div><a href="http://myradio.batanga.com/Player/player.aspx?PlaylistID=42193">http://myradio.batanga.com/Player/player.aspx?PlaylistID=42193</a># </div><br /><div>VISIT <a href="http://www.belltours.com/">www.belltours.com</a> for detailed travel itineraries to Colombia. Experts to help you find your way. Close up experience and personal contacts for Home Stays, Rural Tourism and more.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-3532084349096036786?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-84725573292950975242007-03-27T05:54:00.001-07:002008-12-08T15:32:04.173-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Rg0JkBFNVmI/AAAAAAAAABQ/04AXYPLIG24/s1600-h/manuelleon2_email_lg.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047701271722415714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Rg0JkBFNVmI/AAAAAAAAABQ/04AXYPLIG24/s320/manuelleon2_email_lg.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Rg0JABFNVlI/AAAAAAAAABI/9APuCpROals/s1600-h/guambianos_web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047700653247125074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Rg0JABFNVlI/AAAAAAAAABI/9APuCpROals/s320/guambianos_web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-8472557329295097524?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-64278928580441855252007-03-26T05:54:00.001-07:002008-12-08T15:32:04.409-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Rg0KexFNVoI/AAAAAAAAABg/iYYnRJJMjU8/s1600-h/MOLIENDA+PRIMERA+7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047702281039730306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Rg0KexFNVoI/AAAAAAAAABg/iYYnRJJMjU8/s320/MOLIENDA+PRIMERA+7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Rg0KQhFNVnI/AAAAAAAAABY/jppzGPPjjVw/s1600-h/MOLIENDA+SEGUNDA+6+SEGUNDO+PUENTES.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047702036226594418" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqEIpriDCyo/Rg0KQhFNVnI/AAAAAAAAABY/jppzGPPjjVw/s320/MOLIENDA+SEGUNDA+6+SEGUNDO+PUENTES.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-6427892858044185525?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1168981816855921172007-01-16T13:20:00.001-08:002008-05-13T08:12:06.345-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/7681/716/1600/651456/hbc_girl.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/7681/716/200/461637/hbc_girl.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:180%;">HOTELS ALL JUMPED OUT?</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/7681/716/1600/94935/357758820_1a30a9a07b.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/7681/716/400/64834/357758820_1a30a9a07b.jpg" border="0" /></a> Not yet it seems. This is likely headed towards an Olympic Sport soon!<br />TRAVELSAPIEN thanks the Bed Jump guys for an opportunity of getting world endorsement. (lolo)<br /><a href="http://www.bedjump.com/">www.bedjump.com</a><br />Go ahead. If you have been hiding your amazing talent why not upload your talents to them. Now next time someone says "I enjoyed the hotel I stayed at" we know what that means. <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Wink Wink</strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116898181685592117?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1168981287188089802007-01-15T12:56:00.001-08:002008-05-13T08:12:48.795-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/7681/716/1600/341234/357758097_184553df8e.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/7681/716/400/920836/357758097_184553df8e.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Thanks MOM!</span></strong><br />What a great Hotel!<br /><em><span style="color:#990000;">TRAVELSAPIEN is just the messenger Mom! He He He</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#990000;">(all photos courtesy Bed Jump Guys)</span></em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116898128718808980?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1168981512805252962007-01-14T12:56:00.001-08:002008-05-13T08:13:30.482-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/7681/716/1600/237021/357758756_7622fd444b.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/7681/716/400/863405/357758756_7622fd444b.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:180%;">HOLY MOLY!</span></strong><br />Now we know what those housekeepers say is true!<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos courtesy Bed Jump Guys)</span><br />Want to play? Send them your best effort <a href="http://www.bedjump.com/">http://www.bedjump.com/</a> Is this really 15 minutes of fame? Love it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116898151280525296?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1162481067769929712006-11-02T07:17:00.001-08:002008-05-13T08:14:09.560-07:00<img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/thumbvideo.jpg" border="0" />There is an awesome dance, called the <span style="color:#990000;">Thousand-Hand Guanyin.<br /></span>Considering the tight coordination required, their accomplishment is nothing short of amazing, even if they were not all deaf. Yes, you read correctly. All 21 of the dancers are complete deaf-mutes. Relying only on signals from trainers at the four corners of the stage, these extraordinary dancers deliver a visual spectacle that is at once intricate and stirring.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Thousand-Hand GuanYin (Thien Thu Quan Am).</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.advite.com/thousandhandguanyin.wmv"><strong>http://www.advite.com/thousandhandguanyin.wmv</strong></a><strong> </strong><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>PS:</strong></span> You can turn OFF the BLOG background music to fully enjoy this fabulous video. Simply find the SONIFIC Music Banner located on the side or bottom of the BLOG, depending on your browser. You can turn it back ON as you wish while viewing the rest of this BLOG.<br /></span><br />Their first major international debut was in Athens at the closing ceremonies for the 2004 Paralympics. But it had long been in the repertoire of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe and had traveled to more than 40 countries. The lead dancer is 29 year old Tai Lihua, who has a BA from the Hubei Fine Arts Institute.<br /><br />The video was recorded in Beijing during the Spring Festival celebrations this year. You won't regret it. CHINA opens it’s doors to Tourism. Cuisine. Culture. History and Dance! If going to travel this is the time for China. This VIDEO should prompt you to decide.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116248106776992971?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1162219643758960292006-10-30T06:37:00.001-08:002008-05-13T08:14:40.205-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/venus.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/venus.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#660000;">FACE LIFT, RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, HIP AND JOINT REPLACEMENT - PROFESSIONAL STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES When thinking MEDICAL TOURISM or BEAUTIFICATION</span>, Chelyabinsk, Russia, boardering on Siberia to the east, may be your choice. Best Doctors's on the Planet is the word out of this once 'hidden' city. Southern Urals make for a new travel destination and why not get a new face while your at it. Worth considering. Price. Quality. Options. puts Russia on the map with one of the fastest Tourism growth areas being <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>MEDICAL TOURISM</strong></span>. If doing it one should consider all consequences and a check list will certaintly make this a top choice.<br /><span style="color:#660000;"><strong>Lips or hips the options are yours!</strong></span> <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; moz-background-clip: initial; moz-background-origin: initial; moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116221964375896029?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1161967808372478132006-10-27T09:23:00.000-07:002007-05-18T09:21:33.642-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Chelyabinsk%20Tank%20Soldier.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Sanitorium%20Walkway%202.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/Sanitorium%20Walkway%202.jpg" border="0" /></a> CHELAYBINSK - Southern Urals. One of Russia's "SECRET" Cities! "Best Doctor's on the Planet" describes the future potential for MEDICAL TOURISM. World Class Doctor's indeed, state-of-the-art hospital facilities, great food too! A fraction of the cost for cosmetic re-construction, hip and joint replacements and much more. The redevelopment of the numerous elegant Soviet "REST" facilities nearby speaks volumes to the potential. Numerous clean lakes, and reconstructed hotels meeting Western Standards is well underway. Visit the "tank" city! Chelyabinsk. The famous tanks of the Russian Army were built here. Old Russia, trams, Bashkir and Tatar villages nearby makes Medical Service trip both practical and a great vacation as well. Sure their are accounts of past ecological errors and yes it does exist in many areas however the containment is evident and the locals shrug off the descriptions many have placed on the area. If concerned, don't be, as you are not there long enough to worry about things like radiation exposure. Heck if that is your only issue one has to ask the millions living in this "hidden" zone their perception. Having visited the area the response would be "you doth worries too much about nothing". Somehow that makes sense! Never saw one green person nor experienced my shoes burning. No really!<br />Want proof? Take a look at <a href="http://www.uvildy.ru">http://www.uvildy.ru</a> Plan now to fix your nose travelers. There is a the magestic CLIFF Resort where my good friend Valerii runs a great modern little hotel on this location calling it the "Home". A great host and conscious of Western needs.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116196780837247813?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1161977968162897932006-10-26T23:08:00.001-07:002008-05-13T08:15:14.900-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Village%20near%20Lodge%20Transportation.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/200/Village%20near%20Lodge%20Transportation.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Log%20Church%20Construction.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/200/Log%20Church%20Construction.jpg" border="0" /></a> Within short distances from Chelyabinsk there are many villages, and a lot of 'Old Russia' to see. This fabulous log church is one awesome piece of work. Towards the Kazahkstan boarder the Steppes offer up remote villages, horse trails and miles of wheat fields. No. Borat was not seen anywhere. Must have been busy promoting his latest movie. Check out Chelyabinsk, and the Southern Urals in what is actually referred to as Siberia. The experience is a mosaic of all the peoples who populate the area. Get new hips in Chelyabinsk so you can explore the region and don't forget to get the wrinkles out while you are at it.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116197796816289793?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1161977108116489162006-10-26T21:08:00.001-07:002008-05-13T08:15:52.438-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Chelyabinsk%20Tank%20Soldier.1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/Chelyabinsk%20Tank%20Soldier.0.jpg" border="0" /></a> CHELYABINSK - "TANK CITY" Memorial in downtown Chelyabinsk to the workers and soldiers who rode the famous Russian built tanks. Now close by one of the world's largest truck building plant replaces the tanks. The city holds the Siberia (Southern Urals) largest hospital. World Class Doctor's, state-of-art facilities and great food too! Medical Tourism in Russia brings a new player to the table and one that offers up proven surgeons with amazing success in their respective fields. Once a "Hidden City" of the old Soviet Empire the reopening of the Region brings not only an opportunity for medical procedures worth considering but a new exciting travel opportunity. Worth doing? You bet!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116197710811648916?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1161978695728144572006-10-26T20:08:00.001-07:002008-05-13T08:16:36.508-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/New%20Image.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Turgoyak%20Lake.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/Turgoyak%20Lake.jpg" border="0" /></a> LAKE TURGOYAK Beautiful, clean, deep and one of the Urals most celebrated locations. Many Russians have summer homes nearby. Not too far from Chelyabinsk. While in the city, check out the Zoo. Ornate, and exotic. Make Russia a future stop on your world travel calendar.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116197869572814457?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1161979450247063772006-10-26T19:58:00.001-07:002008-05-13T08:17:09.863-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Villagers%20waiting%20for%20Bus%202.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/House%20in%20Chelyabinsk.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/House%20in%20Chelyabinsk.jpg" border="0" /></a> Old Chelyabinsk once a 'secret' city with it's stately homes from Soviet times. A city of contrasts quickly modernizing yet celebrating the cornerstones of it's history. Modern yet traditional.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116197945024706377?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1161981165304837882006-10-26T18:22:00.001-07:002008-05-13T08:17:57.190-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Hotel%20Complex%202.3.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/Hotel%20Complex%202.1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Welcome HOME! That is the name of the hotel. One of the modernized properties located on the grounds of the CLIFF Resort in the Chebarkul area not far from Chelyabinsk. An opportunity to relax after obtaining medical procedures at the Chelyabinsk Hospital for Medical Tourism. Relax by the lakeside, walk the wooded trails, enjoy your sauna, play billiards watch TV, or relax in the whirlpool tubs. There are numerous activities you can enjoy while recouping and awaiting your trip back perhaps to Moscow where you can live it up in the city of 24/7 Those Moscow nights will mesmorize you. Return home relaxed, and ready to rock and roll! <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Hotel%20Complex%202.2.jpg"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116198116530483788?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1162132450103060092006-10-25T18:28:00.001-07:002008-05-13T08:18:45.866-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Lakefront%20Mansions%20Russia.0.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/Lakefront%20Mansions%20Russia.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Traditional%20Village%20Houses.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/200/Traditional%20Village%20Houses.jpg" border="0" /></a> Typical village house built of log construction while down the road on the lakeside of Lake Turgoyak a little caviar and the good life expresses the new economy. Mansions are not uncommon and yes, they are simply summer homes.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116213245010306009?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1162043062413229962006-10-25T06:30:00.000-07:002007-05-19T05:21:56.183-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/The%20Cliff%20Complex%20Main%20Building.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/The%20Cliff%20Complex%20Main%20Building.jpg" border="0" /></a> CHEBARKUL Once the mighty resort area for Soviet 'REST' rejuvination, relaxation, includes the CLIFF Sanatorium. <strong>NOW! Don't panic!</strong> Sanatorium is the highest level (they say)NOT, but regardless it is where you holiday, recoup, have a variety of services available for health recovery, some one would question that, however, they are like country camps where one does get away from the populated cities, and mundane jobs. Bottomline Sanatorium in Russia, this case Siberia, is a 'GOOD' thing and is unfortunately mistaken as a SPA or RESORT to Westerner's. In Western terms that does not fly! Be a little shocked if expecting similar SPA treatment and sensual care as is the case back home. SOON however the Russian 'Sanatorium's (not what your thinking) are being upgraded to meet the world standard and description of SPA RESORT. Check it out first! Make sure you know before booking. The CLIFF, <a href="http://www.sanator-utes.ru">www.sanator-utes.ru</a> was built in 1924 and although remains magestic in structure and set in a beautiful birch forest boardering a beautiful lake, they are only beginning to catch up. Valerii has his fully upgraded "HOME" hotel on this same sprawling site and he caught the wave. A great property fully modernized to Western standards and ready for Medical Tourism recovery clients. Worth the trip? Well if money and personal life comfort matters. Most certainly.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116204306241322996?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1161984535015123722006-10-25T06:21:00.000-07:002007-05-19T05:22:25.749-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Villagers%20waiting%20for%20Bus%202.3.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/200/Villagers%20waiting%20for%20Bus%202.2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Elena%20and%20Valerii%20Chelyabinsk.0.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/Elena%20and%20Valerii%20Chelyabinsk.0.jpg" border="0" /></a>VISIT THE REAL RUSSIA SOON TRAVELERS!<br />Sophisticated city or rural traditional village living. Chelyabinsk Region, Southern Urals, Russia, Where friendly people, great food, and life contrasts will add texture to your travel experiences.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116198453501512372?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1161703534135812652006-10-24T08:12:00.000-07:002007-05-19T05:22:58.342-07:00<img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/sandiego_hmed_11a_ss_h.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><strong>San Diego</strong></span><br /><strong>The 4 Seasons Playground</strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#660000;">The action is here!</span><br /></strong>The claim a city “has it all” is a large statement. When you think San Diego, it’s difficult to figure out what it doesn’t have or what kind of traveler it wouldn’t please. Beach fans have 70 miles of stunning sands. Theatre geeks live! Museum lovers devour the world-class museums. Families can’t do better than spending time at the World Famous San Diego Zoo and of course Sea World. For gourmets there’s a exciting food scene that some claim rivals that of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Tijuana, is just 30 miles away for a taste of Mexico. San Diego has cool boutiques, hopping bars, indeed something for all ages. Which makes planning the perfect day in San Diego near impossible—there are just so many options.<br />Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to set foot on the West Coast of the US in 1542, the monument is one of the best vantage points in San Diego for watching the yearly Pacific Gray Whale migrations (from years end to early spring).<br />Need tickets to the awesome array of events, be it sports, exhibitions, whatever - just click on <a href="http://www.sandiegoticketfinder.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.sandiegoticketfinder.com/</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116170353413581265?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1160504944823587592006-10-10T11:21:00.000-07:002007-05-19T05:23:19.953-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Pumpkin%20Heads.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/Pumpkin%20Heads.0.jpg" border="0" /></a>WELL <span style="color:#990000;"><strong><em>TRAVELSAPIEN </em></strong></span>JUST HAD TOO REPEAT THIS HALLOWEEN TREAT. Click into the BUSCH GARDENS SCARY OCTOBER and enjoy the odd GRAVEYARD Tour around the world if you can. The hosts will enjoy your visit. Happy Halloween everywhere! <a href="http://www.howl-o-scream.com/index1.html">http://www.howl-o-scream.com/index1.html</a> <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-116050494482358759?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1158618918221571542006-09-18T15:59:00.000-07:002007-05-19T05:23:45.210-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/buglasan-crowd.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/buglasan-crowd.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#990000;">EVERYBODY IS HERE!</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Oct. 22-31 2006 </span><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">The Festival held annually in Dumaguete on Negros Oriental in the Philippines is HOT! One of the great efforts put together by every community to promote Tourism. Agriculture. Regional Products. Food, Music and fabulous crafted displays. A great competition determining the best promotion for the year. Proud participants create amazing booths constructed by local craftsmen usually with limited resources but the outcome is spectacular. HOW TO PROMOTE TOURISM! They have it right in Dumaguete. You can hardly imagine the happy crowds, tasty foods, gala displays and a true sense of pride. Nothing so commercial to turn you off but hard work and soul. Nice.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115861891822157154?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1158620192928807152006-09-18T15:40:00.000-07:002007-05-19T05:24:08.675-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/front-gate.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/front-gate.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115862019292880715?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1158620302229275452006-09-18T15:30:00.001-07:002007-05-19T05:24:31.144-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/bais-booth.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/bais-booth.jpg" border="0" /></a> NOW THIS IS A BOOTH! <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115862030222927545?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1158620032874031092006-09-18T15:30:00.000-07:002007-05-19T05:26:20.021-07:00<img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/jacks-diver-background.jpg" border="0" />Just a boat ride away from Dumaguete and the Buglasan Festival time, come to think about most of the year, dive in a sanctioned MARINE PARK just off APO Island one of the world's best dives anywhere. Join Tommy and his new audience. <span style="font-size:78%;">(Photo's Courtesy Tommy Schultz)</span> <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115862003287403109?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1157478083078047282006-09-05T10:39:00.000-07:002006-09-21T19:43:24.183-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/ninja.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/ninja.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ninja's - Now on TRAVELSAPIEN <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115747808307804728?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1157235672407979092006-09-02T15:21:00.000-07:002007-05-18T09:23:33.481-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Wee_Ninja_large.0.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/Wee_Ninja_large.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><strong>NINJA'S ARE HERE!</strong></span><br />Stealth Travel to Sites worth your time!<br />If you book your Travel <strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">ONLINE</span></em></strong> your going to love this. Ninja's bring simplicity to choosing your travel and destination hotels. Simple <span style="color:#000099;"><strong><em>ONLINE BOOKING</em></strong></span><br />Easy navigation. Lots to choose from.<br /><em>*Look in the sidebar OVER the <strong><span style="color:#000099;">CLOCK.</span></strong></em><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">CLICK ON and TRAVEL!</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.hotelninja.com">www.hotelninja.com</a><br />Oh need more?<br /><a href="http://www.airninja.com">www.airninja.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115723567240797909?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1155934634043914072006-08-18T13:48:00.000-07:002007-05-18T09:23:58.661-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/dinnerInTheSky.1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/dinnerInTheSky.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em><strong>TRAVELSAPIEN</strong></em></span> just had to borrow this one!<br /><br />Some new <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">'eating out'</span></strong> ideas are admittedly over the top. Here's one not too resist –<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Dinner in the Sky.<br /></strong></span><br />Belgian <a href="http://www.dinnerinthesky.com/">Dinner in the Sky</a> offers event organizers a new way to make their event <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>'highly'</strong></span> memorable: a table, with 22 seated guests, is suspended from a crane. The specially built table is surrounded by chairs of the type usually found on roller coasters, with four-point seat belts. Hoisted 50 meters (164 feet) above ground, safety is a reasonable concern.<br /><br />Safely buckled up and floating mid-air, guests can enjoy a meal or meeting, with three chefs, waiters, presenters and/or entertainers standing in an open area in the centre of the table. One of the company's first events (pictured above) was a dinner for 22 chefs, hosted by San Pellegrino.<br /><br />Table, crane, logistic and security staff are available for EUR 7900 for an eight hour session, which can be organized anywhere a large crane can be placed.<br /><br />Selling a thrilling edge and aerial view, this could be the next big thing for Sweet Sixteen parties and corporate brainstorming session. One for the events industry to look into! Just don't look down... and don't drop that fork!<br />Website: <a href="http://www.dinnerinthesky.com/">http://www.dinnerinthesky.com/</a>Contact: <a href="mailto:info@dinnerinthesky.com">info@dinnerinthesky.com</a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(Thank you Future Trends!)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115593463404391407?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1154181294611949472006-07-29T06:53:00.000-07:002007-05-18T09:24:39.526-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/poster_index.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/poster_index.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115418129461194947?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1154181180513044012006-07-29T06:52:00.000-07:002007-05-18T09:25:06.179-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/20050165.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/20050165.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115418118051304401?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1154181080179970202006-07-29T06:50:00.000-07:002007-05-18T09:25:33.300-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/Forever%20The%20Ride%21.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/Forever%20The%20Ride%21.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>Well for short rides only!</strong> <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115418108017997020?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1150036281791066052006-06-09T07:20:00.000-07:002007-05-18T09:25:57.099-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Sturgis2006GenuineBlk2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/Sturgis2006GenuineBlk2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Once again Sturgis plays host to America's Premier Bike Party. Expectations could well exceed 60,000 strong this August. Who said SUV's rule? Get it on rider's! The One and Only! For those that do not ride you may wish to check out what all the fuss is about. You might even see your next door neighbour there with Momma riding shotgun! <a href="http://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com">www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115003628179106605?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1144870248606574452006-04-12T12:22:00.000-07:002007-05-18T09:26:19.937-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/topbanner.2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/topbanner.1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">S O S to the rescue!<br /></span></strong><br />Lost travelers - get some security.<br />Someone will look for you!<br /><br />The (<strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(153,0,0)">sendansos</span></strong>) Group says....<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">"We send an SOS message (SMS or email) to your contacts if you don't sign back in before the return date. "</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> </span>Very Kool<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sendansos.com">http://www.sendansos.com</a><br /><br />We want all our <strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(153,0,0)"><em>TRAVELSAPIEN</em></span></strong> visitors to come back safely. This service may just be the answer for your friends and family to locate you if you are ever in harms way.<br />Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, you want to be lost? Yikes!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114487024860657445?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1152461998009000312006-04-12T09:16:00.000-07:002007-05-18T09:26:47.256-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/Salmon%20BBQ.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/Salmon%20BBQ.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#990000;">Ohhhhh yes! If you have never had Wild West Coast Salmon done in the traditional style over outdoor smoking alderwood coals, well, you just have too!</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">An experience not to miss. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115246199800900031?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1150301850224724982006-03-14T09:17:00.000-08:002007-05-18T09:27:04.180-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/statimc%20plaque.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/statimc%20plaque.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A rebirth of language <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115030185022472498?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1142280808538709272006-03-13T12:13:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:27:43.986-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/1902%20a%20phair%20picture.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/1902%20a%20phair%20picture.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />1902 Photo by Artie Phair. Dignity and Pride <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114228080853870927?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1142280632814830232006-03-13T12:10:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:27:12.771-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/1902%20John%20Bull.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/1902%20John%20Bull.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Near Lillooet B.C. Artie Phair Photo <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114228063281483023?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1142177950363953052006-03-12T07:39:00.000-08:002006-03-12T07:39:10.370-08:00<a href='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/Drying%20Salmon%2071.0.jpg'><img border='0' style='border:1px solid #000000; margin:2px' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/Drying%20Salmon%2071.0.jpg'></a><br />Bridge River - Lillooet. Drying Salmon&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' border='0' style='border:0px;padding:0px;background:transparent;' align='absmiddle'></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114217795036395305?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1142177799443256552006-03-12T07:36:00.000-08:002006-03-12T07:36:39.516-08:00<a href='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/Caspar%20Phair%20%20store.jpg'><img border='0' style='border:1px solid #000000; margin:2px' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/Caspar%20Phair%20%20store.jpg'></a><br />Casper Phair - Lillooet Pioneer-The early days!&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' border='0' style='border:0px;padding:0px;background:transparent;' align='absmiddle'></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114217779944325655?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141249757866073922006-03-01T13:49:00.000-08:002006-03-01T13:49:17.880-08:00<a href='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/basketsx.jpg'><img border='0' style='border:1px solid #000000; margin:2px' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/basketsx.jpg'></a><br />Cedar Bark Baskets. Woven by hand.&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' border='0' style='border:0px;padding:0px;background:transparent;' align='absmiddle'></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114124975786607392?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141249697494964282006-03-01T13:48:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:28:41.100-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/bccamel.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/bccamel.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Camels in Canada! Yep! Gold Rush Folly <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114124969749496428?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141249591852662802006-03-01T13:46:00.000-08:002006-03-01T13:46:31.860-08:00<a href='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/BridgeRiver03_web.jpg'><img border='0' style='border:1px solid #000000; margin:2px' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/BridgeRiver03_web.jpg'></a><br />Salmon Fishing Camps on the Fraser (Lillooet Bridge River)&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' border='0' style='border:0px;padding:0px;background:transparent;' align='absmiddle'></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114124959185266280?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141247022512881452006-03-01T13:03:00.000-08:002006-03-01T13:05:48.026-08:00<span style="font-family:Arial;">The Upper </span><a href="http://www.maltwood.uvic.ca/statimc/statimc-other.html">St’át’imc</a><span style="font-family:Arial;"> are the original inhabitants of the territory which extends west of the Fraser River from the mouth of Pavilion Creek (Sk’elpáqs), down to Texas Creek into the mountains above the Bridge River and west through the valleys of the Seton and Anderson Lakes toward Duffey Lake. To the east of the Fraser, the Upper St’át’imc territory includes the Three Lake Valley and the adjacent mountains extending toward Hat Creek. For countless generations, the Upper St’át’imc have lived in close harmony with the Lower St’át’imc to the south. Both speaking the St’át’imc language, the two peoples have always maintained deep bonds through marriage, political allegiance and trade. Today the Upper and Lower St’át’imc are considered one Nation.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">The Upper St’át’imc were settled in several main villages located on bench lands above the Fraser River and on the sand benches of Seton and Anderson Lakes. It is believed that the word "St’át’imc" originated from the ancient village of T’at’lh on Keatley Creek. In traditional times, principal settlements existed at Sk’ámqain at the foot of Seton Lake, Sat’ at the present town site of Lillooet, Nxwísten at the mouth of Bridge River, Cáclep (Fountain), Slha7äs and Tsal’álh on Seton Lake and Nk’wátkwa at the west end of Anderson Lake. Aside from these villages, there existed smaller settlements throughout the territory. Pavilion (Tsk’wáylacw), a predominantly Secwápmec-speaking community in the nineteenth century, through intermarriage gradually became a St’át’imc-speaking village by the early twentieth century. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114124702251288145?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141240787433932562006-03-01T11:19:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:29:18.792-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/Salmon%20%20on%20the%20River.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/Salmon%20%20on%20the%20River.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Salmon readied for drying - Lillooet <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114124078743393256?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1150038707347964272006-03-01T08:04:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:29:47.464-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/01260012.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/01260012.jpg" border="0" /></a>Historical significant, LONGFORD HOUSE built by pioneer Casper Phair for his wife, modeled on her family home in Ireland. Now preserved as a heritage home, donated to Lillooet by Dr. Miyazaki the last owner, and is now called Miyazaki House. A worthy visit travelers.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-115003870734796427?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141142077756075332006-03-01T07:54:00.002-08:002008-11-28T07:51:30.330-08:00<span style="font-family:Arial;">Lillooet is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited native settlements on the continent and was the first town in the BC Interior. Originally known as Cayoosh Flat, it claims the title of "Mile 0" of the original Cariboo Wagon Road and, as one of the main centres of the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush of 1858-60, held for a while the title of "the largest city west of Chicago and north of San Francisco", succeeded soon after in that capacity by Barkerville. The town's museum holds a fascinating collection from the long and rich history here, and the local sights include a Hanging Tree and a suspension bridge built by the Royal Engineers. Lillooet is also famous as the adopted home of Margaret Lally "Ma" Murray, the feisty founder of the Bridge River-Lillooet News, known for her spicy editorials and flamboyant personality and relentless boosterism of Lillooet and its amazing but still-unfulfilled potential. Her antique presses are part of the collection of the Lillooet Museum, which is located at the bend in Main Street near the library and hospital. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Just north of Lillooet is the historic confluence of the once mighty Bridge River with the Fraser River, which is the site of a major ancient native fishing site where fishing platforms and drying racks are busy during salmon runs. The Bridge River is now dammed and diverted into Seton Lake by the Bridge River Power Project, the last part of which is a canal from Seton Lake to a small powerhouse on the Fraser River just south of town. Up the valley of the Bridge River is a spectacular road through the Bridge River Canyon to the "living ghost towns" of Gold Bridge and Bralorne, as well as access to the area known as the South Chilcotins and the resort communities at Gun and Tyaughton Lakes. This is a good dirt road, paved much of the way now, and open in winter. In summer, its continuation via the Hurley Main (Railroad Pass) leads through to Pemberton. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Lillooet can be reached from Vancouver or via the Duffey Lake Road (Hwy 99) from Pemberton, which continues through to connect with Hwy 97 at Lower Hat Creek just north of Cache Creek on Hwy 1, or via the older upper Fraser River highway (Hwy 12) which branches off from Hwy 1 at Lytton. Both roads are paved all the way. Lillooet is a natural basetown for climbing, hiking and other outdoor activities in the surrounding region and is in fact the only centre of any note within a 75-mile radius. Through rail service from Vancouver and Whistler is no longer available, but passenger service is still available from D'Arcy, at the farther end of Anderson and Seton Lakes, a trip which takes about an hour and a half and which runs daily. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Interestingly enough, Lillooet is not on the Lillooet River, but got its name by public entreaty to the colonial government and the local native chiefs as the name Cayoosh was distasteful to the local population, perhaps because of associations with the recently-ended Cayuse War in Washington Territory. The name Lillooet was chosen because the town was at the end of the Douglas Road, i.e. the Lillooet Trail via the Lillooet River and the Lakes, which was the original main route to the Interior from the Coast. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">In winter, Lillooet has increasingly become a destination for Ice Climbing, and ice climbing bulletins are regularly posted on the web. See casbc.ca. </span><a href="http://casbc.ca/">Climbers Access Society Ice Bulletins</a><span style="font-family:Arial;">. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Marble Canyon is also only about 25 miles away, as is the Bridge River Canyon, and there are any number of forestry or ranching roads in the area which lead to the heights of the several mountain ranges which converge on this location. Rough roads north of town lead through the desert rangelands of the upper Fraser Canyon, and another leads south through the rural community of Texas Creek to the cable-ferry at Lytton. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">The lower elevations around Lillooet are bona fide desert and the local flora includes prickly-pear cactus, so hikers in lower elevations should beware of these very common cacti which are often hidden underneath dry grass and sage. There are no rattlesnakes in the Lillooet area, however, unlike similar terrain around Lytton and the Thompson Canyon. Hikers and mountainbikers should be mindful of private property and Indian Reserve boundaries in the area, although if permission is sought from local band offices - there are three, plus the main Lillooet Tribal Council office by Cayoosh Creek - it will probably be granted, and you might get some helpful advice in the process. The public beaches at Seton Lake are excellent swimming, albeit a tad on the cold side. There is a very nice and often busy free campground operated by BC Hydro nearby; the campground by the highway bridge has showers and RV facilities, but is without much in the way of shade although is much more convenient to town for people without vehicles.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"><em><strong>TRAVELSAPIEN </strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">thanks <strong>Brenda Ireland</strong> the untiring spark bringing the story of the local First Nations to life. </span></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">First Nations have lived continuously for some 10,000 years in the region and their rich history and legacy is furthered with the efforts of Brenda and all the local chiefs. </span></em></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114207775607533?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141143504911595632006-02-28T08:18:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:31:26.303-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/Fraser%20Jet%20Boat.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/Fraser%20Jet%20Boat.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Jetboating the Fraser River near Lillooet <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114350491159563?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141143372649150562006-02-28T08:16:00.000-08:002006-03-09T06:43:51.183-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/hotvic2x.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/hotvic2x.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Lillooet Main Street Circa early 1900's Photo Artie Phair <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114337264915056?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141143322556601172006-02-28T08:15:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:32:00.390-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/logcabin.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/logcabin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Photo - Artie Phair, Casper's Son. <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114332255660117?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141143153802096722006-02-28T08:12:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:32:59.709-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/Gold%20Rush%20Trail.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/Gold%20Rush%20Trail.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Mile 0 on the great Gold Rush <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114315380209672?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141143103389012522006-02-28T08:11:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:33:48.545-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/Gift%20&%20Theft%20Jan%204%202005.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/Gift%20%26%20Theft%20Jan%204%202005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />World Class Ice Climbing Gift & Theft field <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114310338901252?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141142924380330432006-02-28T08:08:00.002-08:002006-02-28T08:08:44.393-08:00<a href='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/17_86U_OldLillooetBridge.jpg'><img border='0' style='border:1px solid #000000; margin:2px' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/17_86U_OldLillooetBridge.jpg'></a><br />Lillooet and the mighty Fraser River&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' border='0' style='border:0px;padding:0px;background:transparent;' align='absmiddle'></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114292438033043?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141142917971212412006-02-28T08:08:00.001-08:002007-05-19T05:34:24.092-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/Seaton%20Lake.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(0,0,0) 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: rgb(0,0,0) 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(0,0,0) 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(0,0,0) 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/Seaton%20Lake.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Awesome Scenery (Photo George Bell) <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; moz-background-clip: initial; moz-background-origin: initial; moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114291797121241?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141142824696864262006-02-28T08:07:00.000-08:002006-03-01T10:42:52.326-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/First%20Nation%20Feast.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/First%20Nation%20Feast.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />First Nations Feast - Fresh Salmon BBQ <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114282469686426?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141142702883447872006-02-28T08:05:00.000-08:002006-02-28T08:05:02.890-08:00<a href='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/Cayoosh%20Greeting.jpg'><img border='0' style='border:1px solid #000000; margin:2px' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/Cayoosh%20Greeting.jpg'></a><br />Cayoosh First Nations Greeting Song&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' border='0' style='border:0px;padding:0px;background:transparent;' align='absmiddle'></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114270288344787?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141142689568937272006-02-28T08:04:00.000-08:002006-02-28T08:04:49.576-08:00<a href='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/Cedar%20Braiding.jpg'><img border='0' style='border:1px solid #000000; margin:2px' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/Cedar%20Braiding.jpg'></a><br />Drying of Cedar Bark - Baskets and Clothes&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' border='0' style='border:0px;padding:0px;background:transparent;' align='absmiddle'></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114268956893727?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141917746546776542006-02-02T07:21:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:35:20.745-07:00St'át'imc Territory<br /><br />The St'át'imc way of life is inseparably connected to the land. Our people use different locations throughout our territory of rivers, mountains and lakes, planning our trips with the best times to hunt and fish, harvest food and gather medicines. The lessons of living on the land are a large part of the inheritance passed on from St'át'imc elders to our children. <a href="http://www.uslces.org/">The Upper St'át'imc Language, Culture and Education Society (USLCES), Lillooet BC</a> As a registered charitable organization, USLCES has worked since 1991 on behalf of its First Nations communities and band councils to enhance and maintain St'át’imcets (St'át’imc language) and other cultural knowledge through education<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114191774654677654?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1141142861960207822006-02-01T08:07:00.000-08:002006-06-14T09:21:57.666-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/640/Evening%20Greeting.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1px solid; MARGIN: 2px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/75/2728/320/Evening%20Greeting.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Lillooet First Nations Evening Song <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-114114286196020782?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1137956701919855452006-01-22T11:04:00.000-08:002006-01-22T11:05:01.920-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/icehotel.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/icehotel.jpg" border="0" /></a>&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-113795670191985545?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1137956628086903832006-01-22T11:02:00.000-08:002006-01-22T11:03:48.086-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/Aurora-Ice-Hotel-welcomes-y.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/Aurora-Ice-Hotel-welcomes-y.jpg" border="0" /></a>&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-113795662808690383?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1137956546451327432006-01-22T11:01:00.000-08:002006-01-22T11:02:26.453-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/Busy-at-the-bar.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/Busy-at-the-bar.jpg" border="0" /></a>&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-113795654645132743?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1137956474775701462006-01-22T11:00:00.000-08:002006-01-22T11:01:14.776-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/IceHotel2.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/IceHotel2.jpg" border="0" /></a>&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-113795647477570146?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1137956420779802342006-01-22T10:58:00.000-08:002006-01-22T11:00:20.830-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/Empress-Anne%27s-Room.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/Empress-Anne%27s-Room.jpg" border="0" /></a>&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-113795642077980234?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1136303328292867312006-01-03T07:44:00.000-08:002006-01-03T07:49:09.146-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/donkey.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/donkey.jpg" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-113630332829286731?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1133632685922115172005-12-03T09:56:00.000-08:002005-12-03T09:58:05.953-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/img0324snowboards%203.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/img0324snowboards%203.jpg" border="0" /></a>&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-113363268592211517?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1132671131278573332005-11-22T06:51:00.000-08:002005-11-22T06:52:11.280-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/img0116Snowboarder.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/img0116Snowboarder.jpg" border="0" /></a>&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-113267113127857333?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1132671054130227722005-11-22T06:50:00.000-08:002005-11-22T06:50:54.130-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/Canada-British-Columbia-Vancouver-Coast-Mountains-Whistler-2.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/Canada-British-Columbia-Vancouver-Coast-Mountains-Whistler-2.jpg" border="0" /></a>&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-113267105413022772?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1132670990948257572005-11-22T06:49:00.000-08:002005-11-22T06:49:50.950-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1024/Snowboarding%20Sky%20High.0.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/400/Snowboarding%20Sky%20High.0.jpg" border="0" /></a>&nbsp;<a href='http://picasa.google.com/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; 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PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; moz-background-clip: initial; moz-background-origin: initial; moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Hello" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbh.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-110516052401820682?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9689221.post-1130958779925340912005-11-02T11:01:00.000-08:002005-11-21T07:11:28.386-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/1600/w-snowb.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7681/716/320/w-snowb.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">OKAY SKI PEOPLE! LISTEN UP!</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#660000;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em>TRAVELSAPIEN </em></strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;">URGES THE URGE!</span></span></span><br /><span style="color:#660000;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Ski Dubai</strong></span> - is the first in-door ski resort in the Middle East and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing or just playing in the snow. Young or old, there is something for everyone, from the beginner to the snow sport enthusiast. <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Ski Dubai</strong></span> is a unique mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow in Dubai all year round.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Ski Dubai</strong></span> has 5 slopes that vary in difficulty, height and steepness, the longest run being 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters. Test your skills on the world’s first indoor black run or practice your turns on the gentle beginner slopes. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels will enjoy these various slopes and snowboarders can also practice their stunts on the 90-metre long quarter pipe. Kids and parents alike will have fun in the huge interactive Snow Park, which at 3000 square meters is the largest indoor snow park in the world.<br /><br />You don’t have to worry about ski clothing or equipment either. <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Ski Dubai</strong></span> has thought of it all and offers guests the use of winter clothing, ski and snowboard equipment. Your skis will carry you down the slope, and our quad-chairlift and tow lift will promptly carry you back to the top for another run.You will enjoy our themed restaurants; the St Moritz Café at the entrance to <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Ski Dubai</strong></span>, and the Avalanche Café at the mid-station, with views of the slope. Our exclusive retail shop, Snow Pro, has expert staff to advise you on your equipment needs and our team of professional instructors will guide you through the simple, fun process of learning to ski or snowboard.<br /><br />22,500m² covered with real snow all year round – (equivalent to 3 football fields)<br />Temperature maintained at a comfortable -1º to -2º<br />85 meters high (approximately 25 stories) and 80 meters wide<br />5 different slopes of varying difficulty and length, longest run of 400 meters<br />Full capacity of 1500 guests<br />Freestyle park<br />1/4 pipe snowboard area<br />3,000m² Snow Park with a snow cavern<br />Quad chairlift, tow lift and flying carpets<br />Mountain resort theme<br />Use of quality equipment and clothing included in the ticket price<br />Qualified professional instructors<br />State of the art ticketing system<br />Changing areas with locker rental<br />Private kids party rooms<br />Exclusive retail shop – Snow Pro<br />St Moritz Café and Avalanche Cafe<br />So you snow buffs - Kind of really KOOL says <em><strong><span style="color:#660000;">TRAVELSAPIEN.</span></strong></em> snow-boarding fits in too. What an enterprise!<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong> </strong></span><a href="http://www.skidxb.com/index.htm"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>http://www.skidxb.com/index.htm</strong></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong> </strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">More details and it is awesome! <span style="color:#660000;">Who would think To ski in Dubai.</span></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">DUBAI DID!</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(excerts with thanks Ski Dubai) ps picture NOT indoors and NOT Ski! No kidding!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9689221-113095877992534091?l=travelsapien.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TRAVELSAPIENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806009178009448723noreply@blogger.com