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• Ranthambore tiger sent to Sari Ranthambore tiger sent to Sariska reserve

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    The Sariska Tiger Reserve received one more tiger when experts from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) were able to tranquilize and shift a feline from the Ranthambore National Park Easytoursofindia.com to raise Sariska’s total number of the big cats to eight - six adults and two cubs.
    

    ST-2 gave birth to two cubs last August ending speculation about the success of the first tiger relocation in June 2008. Wildlife Park officials have been targeting two young tigresses, orphaned by the death of T-5 in Ranthambore National Park, for shifting.

    The new tigress in Sariska has been named B-1 after Rajasthan Minister of Wildlife and Forest Bina Kak. At two years old, the tigress has been released in the park and killed its first prey, which is a good sign said officials. The National Tiger Conservation Authority has given permission to shift two tigresses from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.

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• Getty Villa Getty Villa

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    A sign in the Getty Villa gift shop

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• Tips for many Visiting minorit Tips for many Visiting minority villages in Sapa

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    Behind Halong Bay, Sapa is the second most favourite spot for almost travelers when arrive Vietnam.

    With the unique climate in Sapa, you are always be put in the frequent rain storms as well as cloudy condition so you need prepare for your happy trekking!
    For many people, one of the highlights of travelling in Sapa is the experience of visiting minority villages.

    

    If at all possible, it’s preferable to visit the minority villages as a part of a small group, ideally four people or less, as this causes least disruption and allows for greater communication. There is a whole debate about the ethnics of cultural tourism and its negative impact on traditional ways of life.

    Most villagers are genuinely welcoming and hospitable to foreigners, appreciating contact with Westerners and the material benefits which they bring.

    Village etiquette

    Behavior that we take for granted may cause offence to some Ethnic minority people; remember you are a guest. Apart from being sensitive to the situation and keeping an open mind, the following simple rules should be observed when visiting the ethnic minority areas.

    Dress modestly, in long trousers or skirt and T-shirt or shirt.
    Be sensitive to people’s wishes when taking photographs, particularly of older people who are suspicious of camera; always ask permission first.

    Only go inside a house when invited and remove your shoes before entering.
    Small gifts, such as fresh fruit from the local market, are always welcome.

    owever, there is a view that even this can foster begging, and that you should only ever give in return for some service or as a sign of appreciation for hospitality. A compromise is to buy craftwork produced by the villagers-most communities should have some embroidery, textiles or basketry for sale.

    As a mark of respect, learn the local term of address, either in dialect or at least in Vietnamese, such as chao ong, chao ba.

    Try to minimize your impact on the often fragile local environment; take litter back to the towns and be sensitive to the use of wood and other scarce resources.

    Growing and using opium is illegal in Vietnam and is punished with a fine or prison sentence; do not encourage its production by buying or smoking opium.

    Trekking practicalities

    Foreigners are now permitted to stay in minority villages, which has opened up to the possibility of trekking, and created a small industry focused on Sapa.

    You can arrange a tailored individual programme through a tour agent; it is important to ask for a guide with a good level of English who is familiar with the villages and the minorities’ culture traditions.

    Note that it’s not a good ideal to turn up at a minority’s village and expect to find accommodation; you host may find themselves in trouble with the authorities and there’s also a growing problem of petty crime, particularly around Sapa. Far better to make arrangements beforehand with someone who know the current situation. If you go with local guide, you are also less likely to cause offence and will probably have a more interesting time.

    It is very important to ear the right clothing when walking in these mountains; strong boots with ankle support are the best footwear, though you can get away with training shoes in the dry season. Choose thin, loose clothing-long trousers offer some protection from thorns and leeches; wear a hat and sun block; take plenty of water; rain coast and carry a basic medical kit.

    If you plan on spending the night in a village you will need warm clothing as temperatures can drop to around freezing, and you may want to take a sleeping bag, mosquito net and food, though may be provided on organized tours.

    Finally, dogs can be a problem when entering minority villages, so it is a good ideal to carry a strong stick when trekking, and always be watchful for the poisonous snakes that are common in this area.

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• Grain Belt Beer Sign Grain Belt Beer Sign

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• Gold Medal Flour Sign Gold Medal Flour Sign

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• Pillsbury's Best Flour Sign Pillsbury's Best Flour Sign

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• Abandoned Pillsbury Flour Sign Abandoned Pillsbury Flour Sign

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• Planning Your Amazing Adventur Planning Your Amazing Adventure Holidays in Alaska

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    Alaska is a vast state full of wilderness and potential adventures. From hiking to fishing to skiing, you are sure to find an adventure holiday that suits your needs and desires. Here are a few things to consider when planning an Alaskan holiday.
    
    Decide when to visit Alaska
    
    Alaska's peak tourist season runs from about the middle of May through mid-September. The long days and warm temperatures make this a great time to go camping, hiking, bird watching and general sightseeing.
    
    The flowers show up at the beginning of summer, so vacationers can enjoy nature in her full glory. Alaska's protected waters, rivers and lakes also offer you the great opportunity to go rafting or kayaking in a beautiful wilderness setting.
    
    Summer is also the season of higher prices, however, with July being the absolute worst when it comes to cost. If you plan to go to Alaska during the peak tourist season, be sure to book well in advance to ensure you have the necessary lodgings.
    
    The "shoulder seasons" occur in early May and late September through October. An increasing number of vacationers are taking Alaska holidays during these shoulder months to take advantage of mild weather, reduced crowds and discounts on activities and travels. The shoulder months are the perfect time to go boating and fishing.
    
    The Alaskan weather patterns typically change at some point between late August and the middle of September. Frequent rainstorms and cooler weather cause the foliage to turn vivid, bright colors. It's also a great time to view the wild animals in their natural habitat.
    
    Winter runs from November through April and contrary to what many people believe, Alaska isn't dark and inaccessible and the people don't hibernate. While daylight isn't as abundant as in the summer months, many parts of the large state still enjoy 6 to 12 hours of sunlight every day.
    
    Alaska offers plenty of cold weather activities for snow lovers to enjoy. More sporty types might enjoy trying their hands at snowmobiling, snowboarding, downhill skiing, dog sledding, and ice skating or curling.
    
    Fishermen might like to try ice fishing for king salmon or rainbow trout, both of which are commonly caught in the winter months. You can spend the long evenings at a cultural festival, viewing the Northern Lights or cuddling with that special someone in front of a fireplace.
    
    Set your trip itinerary
    
    some of the more popular tourist destinations include Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Mount McKinley, the highest mountain peak in North America. It's also worth taking a driving tour of the picturesque coastal towns and taking a short day cruise to view aquatic wildlife at its very best.
    
    Another option is to choose a travel package offered by a reputable adventure vacation company. For example, Grand American Adventures offers several popular Alaskan tour packages. Sign up for one of these and you'll get to enjoy 8 to 21 days of unique adventures, private transportation and the advice of a professional tour leader.
    
    Alaska is teeming with the opportunities to enjoy outdoor adventures. From water activities to winter sports, you'll find activities that suit your style in America's 49th state.

    Author’s Bio: James Pattrick is known for writing informative articles on Tavel Guide and Home Security Equipment related issues. He writes for HomeAlarmMonitoring.org also.You can catch him on Google+,Facebook And Twitter.

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• Arizona - Queen Creek Olive Mi Arizona - Queen Creek Olive Mill Sign

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• this direction to the beach this direction to the beach

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    i don't know who did this awesome sign of seaweed...but i do know i would follow a sign to the beach any day

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• To the Beach - Positano, Italy To the Beach - Positano, Italy

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• Street sign in Genoa Street sign in Genoa

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• Sorrento, Italy - bus stop to Sorrento, Italy - bus stop to Positano

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• Rhyolite Ghost Town, Arizona Rhyolite Ghost Town, Arizona

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    Heading toward Death Valley outside of Las Vegas is a Old Mining Town of Rhyolite Historic Township. I was so amazed on how they preserved the buildings. There was an old Casino, schoolhouse, train and many more. The picture posted is The Tom Kelly Bottle House. They had a visitor center with a gentleman sitting there ready to answer questions. Make sure you check out the Cemetary. There's a sign warning about rattlesnakes which I didn't get the opportunity to see one.

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• Living Like Locals in London Living Like Locals in London

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    Living like Locals in London

    By Roger and Linda Rhodes

         My wife and I decided to visit London for a week and live like the locals. I had purchased the tickets last June for our flight in September. The flowers are still blooming in the window boxes as the first frost hasn’t set in yet.

         Our tickets, Cincinnati, via Charlotte N.C. to Gatwick Airport were purchased through www.cheapoair.com.  They were $800.00 for each person, rt. It is cheaper to buy air tickets on a Tuesday afternoon when prices go down, and plan a stay over a weekend, with a return on Tuesday.

         We prefer the area of Belgravia. It is within walking distance to Victoria Station where transport is available via the Tube, local coaches, or trains. The week before we left I found a bed and breakfast, The Melita House Hotel. It was 812 pounds for 6 nights, ($1232.00 USD) and that includes an English breakfast. 

         We drove to Cincinnati Airport and left our car 7 days, $59.00 at ValuePark. We had a 4:00 p.m. flight to Charlotte, N.C. and an hour layover, and then the ‘overnight’ to Gatwick, getting into London at 7:20 a.m.  We took the Gatwick Express from the airport to Victoria Station. Be sure and buy the ‘return’ as it is cheaper.  It is ½ hour on the Gatwick Express direct to Victoria Station. The cost is 32 pounds pp including (return). Our room was ready so we did have a little nap, before ‘supper out’. We found a nice little Italian restaurant on Belgrave Road, O Sole Mio. We would go back several times that week. Then back to the hotel for an evening in front of the telly.

         Getting up early I found an internet café down the street and made it my morning ritual to go and have a half hour on the internet for 1 pound.  After an English breakfast we were off on our first day adventure of taking the train ‘out’ to Jane Austen’s house. We found a Sainsbury’s grocery store on the way. I went to the ticket window in Victoria Station and asked for two train tickets to Alton. We had to change in Clapham Junction.  We met Mark Hudson and his taxi at the train station, and for a couple of pounds he took us directly to Jane’s house.  There is the Jane Austen Learning Center and gardens, and gift shop. Across the street is Cassandra’s Tea Shop. After spending time at the Centre, and the tea shop, we took a walk down the road and I photographed the architecture of some of the village houses. It was a bright sunny and warm day in the country. Mark had told us when we wanted to return ask for Don, the bartender across the street at Greyfrier’s Pub, and he would call Mark to come and pick us up. We met Don and after lunch, we caught the taxi back to the Alton train station changing at Clapham Junction we were in Victoria Station before we knew it, and then a short walk home.

         After breakfast the next morning and a short walk down Buckingham Palace Road we took the tour of Buckingham Palace. The palace is only open August and September.  We purchased the tickets for the 11:00 a.m. tour.  We had to go through ‘security’ before entering the palace. You wander through 19 State Rooms with an ‘audio guide’,  stopping and pressing the corresponding buttons on the audio guide wherever you want to listen. It is a very educational tour with lots of highlights, and this also included the ‘Queen’s Diamond Exhibit’.  Cost of the tour was 16 pounds per person.  We exited through the Garden Café then a nice walk through the gardens and you are out.  We caught the coach back to Victoria and after a bit of shopping at Sainsbury’s we walked home. After a rest, we walked back to Victoria Station and caught the Tube to Covent Garden for a Friday night out. There are lots of shops, and restaurants, and don’t miss the Christopher Wren church which was the opening scene in the movie My Fair Lady. Dinner was at The Steak and Company. I had seen a sign for St.-Martn’s in-the-Fields concert the next night of the Faure Requiem, the Vivaldi Gloria, and Mozart.  We purchased tickets for the Saturday night concert.

         After our ‘usual’ morning  we then took the coach from Victoria Station to shop at Harrods. Later we took the coach to Oxford Street and had a nice lunch at a very busy Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. It was very crowded. Londoners love the Colonel. Then a walk through all the stores.  Then a coach ride back to Victoria Station and the walk home.  After regrouping, and dinner out, we were at St. Martin’s for the concert.

           The weather had turned cloudy and rainy, so Sunday we opted for a day indoors at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The coach from Victoria to the museum let us off at the Aquila Hotel, where we had a warm up of tea and lunch before setting out across the street to the museum which is free to enter. Several hours later after seeing as much of it as possible we took a cab to the Hard Rock Café for supper.  This is the ‘original’ Hard Rock Café. Then a short cab ride home.  Resting was on the agenda for Sunday night, and some telly time. And there on the telly was the new season of Downton Abbey! It was several episodes into the new season, and it was very different watching Maggie Smith and Mary plotting to have Shirley McLaine save Downton from financial ruin.

         Monday we went to Hampton Court.  A short walk to Victoria, and a train ride to Clapham and change and you are in Hampton Court. They have an ‘audio tour’ and so you proceed at your own pace through the palace. We had watched The Tudors  so we were excited about being there. Hampton Court is also home to the Royal Needlework Society and its gift shop, plus the Hampton Court gift shop. Lunch was at the restaurant across the street and then back over the bridge to the train station, and the ride back to Victoria and the walk home.

         I listen to the internet radio station www.classicfm.co.uk and before leaving for London I heard they were having their 20th anniversary concert at Royal Albert Hall, and I had bought tickets online before going.  

         We got up the next morning  and took the Gatwick Express back to the airport for a 10:00 a.m. flight  to Charlotte and home.  We are eagerly looking forward to next years trip! 

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• Korean Sign at Loveland Korean Sign at Loveland

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    A sign at Loveland Theme Park on Jeju Island in South Korea. There wasn't any context for the sign, so I had no idea what it meant. 

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• Paris Hot Sex Shop Paris Hot Sex Shop

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    While walking around in Paris near the Moulin Rouge, I happened to see this funny combination of signs. The sign in the background reads "HOTEL", but I could only see the first three letters above the "SEX SHOP" sign in the foreground. 

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• Always Pick Up the Poo - Barce Always Pick Up the Poo - Barcelona

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    "Gracies" in advance for picking up the poo!  Just outside of Olymipic Park in Barcelona, Spain.

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• What is this translation? What is this translation?

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    This is actually by an escalator in Shanghai, China.  I guess they don't want you leaning over the railing? Reaching your body out of the elevator?

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• Saint Louis Arch Saint Louis Arch

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