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The Glossary
Known as the "town of the honeymooners," the beautiful resort town of Saranda in southern Albania is a land of wonderful coastlines and pristine waters that attracts honeymooning couples from all around. Found at the banks of the great Ionian Sea, it is considered a major part of the country's burgeoning tourist zone - the Albanian Riviera. With its small-town ambiance and serene atmosphere, it offers visitors an experience which will remain in their memory for long. Tourists flock to it as a welcome respite from the countless demands of city life.
Called Onchesmos by the Greek during ancient times, it served as an important industrial port and as the gateway to the country. When it was overrun by the Byzantine Empire, it was renamed Agioi Saranta (forty saints), which eventually gave rise to its current designation. Its well-appointed geographic location has blessed it with great coasts, white sand shores and the extremely favorable Mediterranean climate. Thus, it has been a preferred tourist destination for long and has become the principal source of income to the people. For a significant number of the local populace it is the only source of livelihood.
The town's horseshoe-shaped bay is a paradise for swimmers, divers, boaters and even fishing enthusiasts. Opposite its unspoiled beaches lie a scenic view of a lush green forest with its interesting flora and fauna and a wide variety of wild life. It is also located in close proximity to the ancient, UNESCO World Heritage city of Butrint, a 2,500 year-old settlement featuring numerous archaeological and architectural remains attracting history buffs and researchers. Truly, this is a place worth visiting, if only for the wonders of nature.
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Cheaper galactic spaceliner unveiled
News from http://news.ph.msn.com/top-stories/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3737940 Richard Branson unveiled Monday a commercial spaceliner offering tourists a cheaper chance to experience the thrill of weightlessness and view the splendor of the Earth from space. The British billionaire hopes to offer tickets aboard his spacecraft at a cost of 200,000 dollars each, giving adventurous ... Read full Blog post
Indonesia Eco Tourism
Tour Itenaray Day 01 BALI - LABUAN BAJO – RINCA ISLAND – KOMODO ISLAND (L.D) Pick up from your hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport, for flight to Labuan Bajo (West Flores) for approximately one and half hours. On arrival in Labuan Bajo airport, will be welcomed and met with our local representative or tour guide. Than transfer to the harbour to catch a boat cross to Rinca ... Read full Blog post
San Gimignano and San Pellegrino
Night falls on the flourishing and industrious San Gimignano, its 72 towers stand on the low roofs of the houses lit by the moon. This is not a luxury travel spot but is something you don't see every day. In the distance the clatter of hooves echoed tired in the Via Francigena. The hand of the blacksmith stops beating, the frame of the weaver becomes silent, the streets of the tank only a concert ... Read full Blog post
An Aerial fiesta in Clark Pampanga
Its a party in the sky as multi colored hot air balloons piloted ny different pilots from various partso of the world participated in this annual gathering. As early as 5am, the 2,500 hectare aviation complex at Clar Economic Zone in Pampanga was already crammedi with excitement. Clusters of hot air balloon participants busily prepare their own balloons for liftoff as they need to take advantage of ... Read full Blog post
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