The AlpsThis impressive mountain range is ideal for hikers who wish to revel in the many cultural delights of Europe whilst enjoying some outstanding scenery. The larger peaks such as Mont Blanc (the highest mountain in Western Europe) are particularly popular with experienced hikers but can also be dangerous due to the risk of avalanches and sudden changes in weather conditions. A popular resort is Chamonix (France) which is an ideal base from...more
Cape Town International is South Africa's second-largest airport, and a prime tourism gateway serving millions of visitors descending on the Mother City every year.Traffic through the airport reflects this: over 60 000 aircraft ferrying over 6.7-million passengers in 2005. By 2015, 14-million passengers are expected to pass through Cape Town International.The airport is world-class, winning the Skytrax Best Airport in Africa award in 2005, and...more
Cape Town is a cosmopolitan and modern city at the southern tip of the African continent. The central city is somewhat small by world standards, being confined as it is between mountain and sea, but the wider metropolitan area is enormous with a journey from Simonstown in the south to Table View in the north involving a journey of about100 kilometres, (60miles).The city is at the northern end of a 54 km long peninsula which culminates in the dramatic headland at Cape Point, often mistakenly referred to as the southernmost tip of Africa. That distinction belongs to Cape Agulhas, a few hundred km to the east.There is a dramatic difference in the ocean on either side of the peninsula. The western, or Atlantic side is influenced by the cold Benguela current and experiences near freezing temperatures, even in summer. The eastern, or Indian Ocean side however experiences temperatures several degrees warmer making for pleasant bathing.Most of the peninsula comprises a well watered, green mantled sandstone plateau which is at its most spectacular in the towering bulk of Table Mountain."The Mountain" as it is affectionately known by Capetonians rises over 1000metres out of the ocean and is...more
Volunteer nursing in Africa is an opportunity to help those least able to help themselves. There are many opportunities across the country and many levels at which you can apply your talents. The big question for many is what kind of qualifications do volunteer nurses in Africa need?People with internationally recognized nursing qualifications are...more
What first comes to mind when voluntary work in Africa is mentioned? Wildlife perhaps? Africa has some of the most evocative animals in the world. Perhaps it's teaching? Or nursing? The fact is there are a remarkable number of African volunteering opportunities and anyone can take part. There's also the chance for excitement and adventure like...more
Cheap holiday Loans-Have a luxurious tour Are you planning for a tour in your holidays? Do you need extra funds to have a luxurious tour? If your answer is in affirmative, you should go for cheap holiday loans. These loans provide ample amount of money for your vacation tour. You can get all your demands fulfilled for your holidays like hotel charges, cuisines, travelling expenses, shopping, and so on. Cheap holiday loans are availed to you in two forms, secured and unsecured form. To avail secured form, you are required pledging a collateral security against the borrowed amount. These loans are capable of providing you the amount ranging from 10000 pounds to 75000 pounds. The repayment tenure of these loans is of 10 to 25 years. On the other hand, unsecured form is collateral-free. These loans are availed to you for the amount ranging from 1000 pounds to 25000 pounds for the repayment period of 1 to 10 years. The rate of interest on the unsecured form is high with comparison to the secured form due to lack of security. The lenders treat both good and bad creditors equally. There is no discrimination between both types of creditors. Poor creditors can easily fetch these...more
Verify Entourage Database Using Database Utility to Detect Corruption Is your Microsoft Entourage application crashing at the time of startup? Are you unable to access your significant information from Entourage database? This behavior may...more
Why Should You Hand Out Soccer Trophies in Tournaments that You Conduct Soccer is a game that has a large fan following across the world as the game has been popularized in all the continents. Most of the soccer fans celebrate their...more
With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games fast approaching, it's time to start getting involved and volunteering to take part in all the excitment!Who can volunteer for the 2012 Olympics?Around 70,000 volunteers are needed to help the London...more
Have you ever stopped to think about the packages that show up on your door? Which company delivered them to your door? Or have you just opened up your door and the package was there and you were so excited to have what you ordered that you didn't...more
Fishing Hard Baits Can Make Your Fishing Trip More Successful Buy the Award Winning 'Esca Lures' online at http://www.innovativefishingtackle.co.uk/Fishing hard baits, which resemble local bait fish, can be easily done because you can get a...more
Don't let one mistake ruin your holiday Despite the fact that holidays are supposed to be relaxing, preparing for a holiday and getting everything you need together can be an absolute nightmare. How many times have you had a panic attack...more