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Every four years, the best rugby teams from around the world gather to have it out for the title of World Champion. The 2011 tournament started September 9 and stretches for six weeks in 12 stadiums across both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Whether you’re a dedicated fan who will be touring the country in search...

Did you know there has been a thriving fer decoupé (metal sculpture) industry in Haiti for nearly 60 years? This unique industry is situated in the artistic village of Noailles, in the Croix des Bouquets area. The whole thing was started by George Liataud who was a mechanic at the Hasco factory in the late 1940s. He worked for Hasco...

I suspect that even Chuck Norris would quiver a little at the sight of Niagara Falls. I’m sure many turn up thinking they’re about to see one of the highest waterfalls in the world, but that’s a mistake. The Niagara Falls aren’t particularly lofty, but they sure are powerful. It’s the force and volume of water passing over the...

There are many sights to see on the National Mall in Washington DC. The term "mall" originally meant a place where people played pall-mall, a game similar to croquet. By the mid 1700s it had come to mean a tree-lined park where people went to walk and socialize. The National Mall is a national park in downtown Washington, D.C., the capital...

Amman to the Dead Sea The first thing you notice when you drive down from Amman to the Dead Sea is that your ears suddenly pop. That’s hardly surprising when you consider that you are dropping from 780 metres to 423 metres (1118 feet) below sea level, the lowest point on the earth. The second is the sudden change in...

OK, close your eyes and picture the Australian wilderness…. If you are like me, you probably have an image of a sun baked red dirt path heading off into the horizon. Actually, there is a whole different kind of  wilderness in Australia in the Blue Mountains, just a short bus ride from Sydney.  (You can open your eyes now). ...

Ever wanted to eat your way around the world? All diets are off on this no-limits top 10 list of iconic dishes from around the world. Try them at least once, before it’s too late! 1. China: Peking duck The imperial dish Peking duck is synonymous with superior Chinese food of the non-takeaway variety. What makes this particular roast duck a...

If you’ve only got a day to see this jewel of the Adriatic, there are a few ground rules that you need to obey. Firstly, be selective in what you want to see. Don’t try to cover everything. Venice is such a treasure trove that it would be impossible to do it justice in just one day. Secondly, set...

Summer is one of the best times to visit New York City. Many of the locals leave their urban confines for their summer homes, kids go away to camp, and everyone else seems to leave on the weekends. You almost have the city to yourself. Thus, the city provides a variety of cheap and free things to do to...

Do you like looking around places usually closed to the public? Well London is the place for you on the 17th and 18th of September as we enjoy the annual London Open House Weekend. From government offices like the ornate Foreign and Commonwealth Office, to financial institutions such as Lloyds of London, the doors are open to welcome you in. There...