No one could have suspected that the blockbuster novel by Elizabeth Gilbert could have turned into such a blockbuster film. When things hit the pulse in just the right way, things have a way of working out rather gloriously. It would seem as though this happens more frequently when the impetus to create a work [...]
Christians come from all over the world to visit the many sites were they believe Jesus either visited or spent time. They want to walk the areas the he walked and they want to learn where he learned. They want to see and feel the places that he walked in hopes of a stronger connection [...]
My nephew went on a trip with is grandparents and cousins on his father’s side of the family last summer. The reason I bring it up is because he claims to have had one of the greatest vacations of his life while he was there. I’ve never been to Hawaii, and while I knew there [...]
The history of Waikiki is as long and complex as any of the islands in the region. Volcanic activity changed its geography two thousand years ago, making it into the beach paradise that it is today. The first Polynesian inhabitants came in the 12th century, and their presence lead, through subsequent generations, into stories of [...]
Betting for tennis fans these last few months has had a great amount of action for them to sink their teeth into. However, the US Open Tennis Championship has always proven to be the most popular tournament. The 2010 US Open is only a few weeks away, starting Monday, August 30th and ending Sunday, September [...]
Walking down the street there are now signs in windows that say “Follow us on Twitter @insertnamehere” There are signs asking the customers to become a Facebook fan, and for the most part, it starts to seem a little bit silly. Most people have little to no reason to follow a company on twitter, or [...]
Maps provide more than excellent directional resources for travelers. In addition to their obvious benefits there are many people that collect maps. Rare, ancient or historic maps are a prized possession not only for collectors but also archeologists and museums . And while those rare and priceless items may be reserved for the professionals or [...]