tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12635860698975218602024-03-12T21:39:58.134-07:00A Traveler’s DaydreamingTo travel is to see and to hear to the life roaring around you.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539782050017518495noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263586069897521860.post-36234778134476355632013-11-24T11:50:00.001-08:002015-01-13T05:30:26.701-08:00The Best of the 40th Edition of Ski and Snowboard Show in London from Monarch Airlines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The winter is here. That means, no more fooling around in the beach but staying home next to the fireplace. Well, it sounds great but only if you don’t like ski! If you find skiing pleasurable, then probably you didn’t miss <i>London Ski & Snowboard Show</i> that was organized last month.<br />
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More than 250 brands exhibited their latest products while free ski and snowboard lessons were supposed to introduce amateurs into the delights of these two winter sports.
It seems that the latest trend on skiing is off-piste ski. Ski aficionados are searching more for unpredictable terrains that can increase the levels of excitement. <br />
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Monarch Airlines gives us an account on what happened at this prestigious event. <a href="http://blog.monarch.co.uk/the-best-of-the-london-ski-snowboard-show/"><b>Read more</b></a>.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539782050017518495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263586069897521860.post-72113069769122699402013-10-23T07:54:00.000-07:002015-01-06T08:11:02.751-08:00St. Andrew’s Day in Scotland and in Tenerife<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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For as long as we inhabit this
planet, we will always search for reasons to celebrate. Annual celebrations
with historical and cultural significance in particular aim to strengthen
community bonds and to preserve the collective memory and identity alive. Every
nation, every culture, every group of people in this world maintain its
cohesion by celebrations, specific events or even… myths! The creation of myths
is necessary for writing of the history of any nation and group of people.
Sometimes, it’s hard to separate myth from reality when it comes to
celebrations of historical events; this is what makes people united and proud,
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Celebrations that bear a religious
character are very significant even today, when religions aren’t as important
for societies as they used to be in the old days.<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Andrew%27s_Day" target="_blank"> St. Andrew’s Day</a> is one of
these celebrations that look towards a glorified past and, at the same time,
point out towards the future: Scotland will remain Scottish as long as in this
particular day of the year its people will feel proud and connected with their
particular history.<br />
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St. Andrew’s Day is such a big day
for Scotland because St. Andrew is actually the patron saint of the country.
Every year, millions of Scottish take the flag of their proud country and
celebrate in the streets and elsewhere what they feel it is a day for unity. St.
Andrew <i>never set foot in Scotland</i>, but that’s somehow another story that we
will leave for the historians to debunk! What’s of importance to us is that the
celebration of St. Andrew takes place in Scotland since the 11<sup>th</sup>
century, in one form or the other. Recently, in 2006, St. Andrew’s Day was declared
a public holiday.<br />
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The importance of St. Andrew’s Day
is even greater in a Scot’s calendar, as the 30<sup>th</sup> of November is usually chosen
as a day when important government announcements are made concerning the
country’s future. In that sense, past, present and future are intertwined and combine
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It goes without a saying that the
week around the 30<sup>th</sup> of November is an ideal time to visit Scotland.
However, and in case you search for something more playful and warmer, why not visit Tenerife?
In Tenerife they also celebrate St. Andrew’s Day in what it is to be a slightly
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The fiesta of St. Andrew takes
place mostly in the night before the 30<sup>th</sup> of November in the north
of this magnificent Spanish island. In Puerto de la Cruz, which is located in
the less touristic part of Tenerife, people flood the streets around midnight,
ready for yet another Spanish fiesta. Little kids enjoy the freedom of the day
that allows them to tie metallic objects in the back of parked cars; at the
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During the night of the 29<sup>th</sup>
of November, wine producers from around the island bring their new wines for
the people to taste along with delicious roasted chestnuts. The smell of
roasted <i><span style="background: white; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">castañas will make you thirsty for
more wine, just mind not to spoil your night by having too many of those
glasses!</span></i><br />
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Spanish are very well known for
their fiestas that always tend to reveal their lightness and the playfulness of
whomever is to join them at their parties. And the passionate Spaniards will
never miss yet another chance for having fun! Of course, in Scotland the
meaning of St. Andrew’s Days weights heavier, as we’ve already depicted: we’re
dealing with Scotland’s patron saint and its national day, aiming to bring
Scots together, to remind them of the glory of the country’s past. However, the
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It depends of your mood, after all!
If you choose Tenerife for this year’s St. Andrew’s Day you will have a great
chance to enjoy the sunshine and have some good old fun and, nevertheless, some
brand new wine! However, in case you decide that Scotland is the best choice
for you, then don’t forget bringing Scotland’s flag with you! And an umbrella!
Whatever you’ll decide for, don’t hesitate to enjoy! Cheers!</div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Remember the all-time classic American musical Singin' in The Rain, from
1952 starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds? It is one of the
best musicals ever made. But don't bother if you do not remember the musical,
this is not the point. For sure you know the melody of the song... it goes like
“Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo-doo...I'm singing in the rain, Just singing in the rain/
What a glorious feelin'. I'm happy again” ... and it goes on! It makes one
happy even about the sometimes inglorious feeling of singing in the rain, when
it happens to rain for real and not in the movies, when it just happens to
always rain on you, uncontrollably.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">But what about singing in the shower? What about that glorious feeling?
Aren't we happy again when we get under the splash of water, clean away the
dirt of a day out working, walking, sweating or, why not, singing in the rain
... there is nothing like a good old shower accompanied by the best practice
for an indeed happy and ... musical life, which is: singing in the shower.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Here is a compiled list of the best songs to accompany you during your
shower experience, making your everyday life better due to the melody, to the
message and due to the process itself. After all, it is all about having fun!
Whether you are the happy owner or user of one of those truly modern and even</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> futuristic</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>
</b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.mirashowers.co.uk/onlinecatalog/results.htm?sectionName=Taps" target="_blank">models of Mira showers</a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> or you are still having your showers in the barrel
just like in the old days, your life will certainly improve by trying out the
following tunes (if you haven't done so already!), which will put that big
smile on your face and give you a kick forward!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Daft
Punk – Get Lucky!</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">"We're up all night to the sun,<br />
We're up all night to get some.<br />
We're up all night for good fun,<br />
We're up all night to get lucky."</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Regardless of the moment of the day, this song is going to put you in a
good mood ... for partying and having fun. I would especially recommend to keep
the tune for the weekends. The side effect of singing it is that you are going
to feel as if in the bar or the club already while under the shower still. Next
step that will come naturally to you will be to go out there, dancing and
flirting. 'Get lucky' puts you in the mood for cocktails or dancing in the sand
like no other song.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Or maybe, there might be just another oldie, but goldie, that could give
a similar effect...</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
Andrews Sisters – Run and Coca Cola</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This song makes me feel just as if I am already by the beach sitting at
the bar in Hawaii. And when you think of it, it fits perfectly well the
setting: being sung under the shower. You can close your eyes and be transposed
by ways of imagination directly in Hawaii. Enjoy!</span></div>
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Cope – Greatness and Perfection of Love</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Still, there is nothing like ... "The greatness and perfection of
Love Love Love". What better message of a song to start your day with!?
"Take your place and take your time and that's what matters" – some
wonderful lyrics that, if sung every morning under the shower just like a mantra,
might even turn you into an even lovelier or lovable human being! Why not!?</span></div>
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Hermits – No Milk Today</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Still, there is an old proverb saying that love first passes through the
stomach. And, since it all comes to that, it all comes to ... milk. The perfect
way to cheer up in the morning in case you wake up alone, aside from having ran
out of milk already, is to sing this wonderfully melodious song, while even
taking your shower cold. Sometimes, humor is the best way of coping with realities...</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">"I will be alright, I will be ok .. Lalalalalal lalalalala" –
this is what I usually like to sing under the shower, especially on rainy days.
Since I personally like summer and all that sunshine, I'd rather think of
something more positive than even singing in the rain, which in my case is to
... Dry the rain! I will be alright, I will be ok ... lalalalal lalalalalalal.</span></div>
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punishment for one </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">than
that one of finding oneself in the big city during the hot summer month of
August. The city seems just like a prison for the free spirit that might feel
like wondering around or flipping and flopping in the Mediterranean sun. In
case you feel somehow punished and kept prisoner in the big city, then it is
time for you to fly away. And what better destination for a summer escape and
for unleashing your senses than the Mediterranean? And the choices you have
come in plenty!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santorini, Greece<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">First, there are the<a href="http://mikerobbers.hubpages.com/hub/Greek-Islands-for-Summer-Fun-Corfu-and-Rhodes" target="_blank"> Greek islands</a>. Whether you choose one of the
refreshing and green Ionian Islands (Zante, Lefkas, Corfu, Kefallonia or even
Ithaca) or the whiter than white Aegean Islands, you will not be disappointed.
Zante is worldwide famous for its Navagio and for the Caretta Caretta turtles,
usually spotted in Laganas. But if you go to Laganas, you will also be
impressed by the party spirit of the place and its youthfulness – perfect for a
summer getaway! Lefkas has perfect beaches, such as the world class Porto
Katsiki, with its perfect stripe of white sand lying by the impressive cliff
and the turquoise waters. Vasiliki is the ideal place for wind surfers. As for
the gourmands, I'd recommend a visit to the village of Agios Petros just five
kilometers away from Vasiliki; there is the perfect tavern awaiting there with
the most awesome food and it is called Balkonaki. Enjoy the flavors! If you are
in for an even larger dose of natural beauty and sandy beaches in all colors –
including red sand! - then Kefallonia is the place! Fiskardo and Assos are
places not to be missed for those who want to go wine and dine by the
Mediterranean Sea. For the more sophisticated, there is Corfu with its cultured
beauties awaiting for be admired and cherished, aside from the regular sun
& fun that is by default included in the package. As for those of you who
are into the most refined whiter than white experiences, there are the Aegean
islands standing as the epitome of an ideal summer experience. For those who
enjoy partying and socializing at maximum, there is Mykonos. As for the
romantics, they will always have Santorini, with the most impressive sunsets
and most gentle waters!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ancient kourion, Cyprus<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aphrodite's Rocks, Paphos <br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Another summer paradise lying right next to the Greek islands on the map
is Cyprus. The wonderful Cyprus is easy to reach at anytime and from anywhere
due to the affordable flights that take you there swiftly. The beauty and
diversity of the island does not stop surprising its visitors. No wonder its
waters are the birthplace of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodite" target="_blank">Aphrodite</a>, the Ancient Greek goddess of beauty and
love! These are among the best waters around the Mediterranean. Paphos is the
place that manages to bring together myth and contemporary fun, as it is
considered the exact birth place of Aphrodite. Whomever is on a quest for love
and beauty won't regret going to Paphos. As for all that Dionysian summer fun,
well... that's to be found at Ayia Napa, which has in store a real bacchanal of
the sense, Ayia Napa is one of those places that can equal Ibiza or Mykonos
when it comes to summer fun and partying on the beach – all day and all night!
So, what are you waiting for! The party has already started! You cannot miss
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you already do not feel like moving a finger during your summer holidays, then
I could only recommend you the Turkish Riviera. Antalya is worldwide famous by
now not only for its natural beauty and the coastlines blessed with the clear
waters of the Mediterranean, but also for the perfect all-inclusive services.
If you just want to get out of the city walls and find yourself on the perfect
beach and on the perfect beach bed, drinking the perfect cocktails and indulging
in all that perfect food that comes in plenty, then the Turkish Riviera is
definitely what you are searching for. And if you somehow feel adventurous, you
can simply rent a gullet and go explore the coastline, swim wherever you feel
like and indulge. What is for certain is that even on the gullet you will be
surprised by the same high quality of the services offered. Turkey is already
famous for spoiling its visitors with everything: it's the all-time
all-inclusive heaven!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So, what are you waiting for!? Summer is not waiting for longer! It's
August and now's the time for summer fun! Whether it's Greece, Cyprus or the
Turkish Riviera, you will not regret it! Have fun!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539782050017518495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263586069897521860.post-65775138805372463592013-07-10T06:38:00.000-07:002013-07-10T06:45:04.002-07:00The Lord of the Rings: the Legend Lives on<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Rings is possibly one of the greatest stories ever told and this is not simply
my personal opinion. Almost everyone seems to be in agreement over this:
experts, the public and even… history have adequately proved that the epic
story of life and war in the Middle Earth is of unique beauty; its charms and
its depth have won over the respect and the admiration of most of us and have
proven resistant to the test of time.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien" target="_blank">J.R.R. Tolkien</a>, the
writer of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hobbit</i> and the three books
that complete the trilogy of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Lord of
the Rings,</i> is today considered to be a genius, a writer that managed to
speak about the serious matters of his times through the creation of a fantasy
world that, in some ways and metaphorically speaking, resemble ours. To put it
differently, we might not be living among hobbits and elves, and thankfully
there are no orcs or Uruk-hai around neither, however, basic elements of human
life just like death, war, greed, ambition and most of all friendship are incorporated
in Tolkien’s unique literary universe. We might all hide a little Hobbit (which
reflects our kindness) inside us and, unfortunately for all of us, some people
do resemble to orcs in terms of their nastiness and potentially destructive
behavior. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Our generation came
in contact with the legendary tales of the Hobbits and men through the movies
of Peter Jackson that managed to transfer the magic to the big screen for the
first time with the success that the books always deserved. That said, even after
you watch the movies, reading the books is still highly recommended. Only by
reading Tolkien’s books one can get fully acquainted with his mysterious world;
only in there you will be able to grasp his visionary imaginary world at its
full glory.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">On the other hand,
I wouldn’t want to underestimate the power of the moving image, not at all! I
myself have watched the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lord of the Rings</i>
trilogy multiple times and of course I didn’t feel like waiting not even for a
day when the fourth installment of this epic story came to our screens last
Christmas. At this point, I do want to state that the last movie, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</i> (which
actually narrates the story before the time the fellowship of the ring joined
forces in order to save Middle Earth from the almighty evil of Sauron), even
if<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>exciting, it did feel that it was
slightly less impressive than the first three movies. This is what I felt when
I saw the film a few months ago, but something tells me that this could
potentially change in the near future and after I will have the chance to watch
the movie again… and again… and again!</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">What is more, with
the second movie of the new Hobbit trilogy coming next Christmas, one must
admittedly be patient a little bit. Nevertheless, there is a way out of the stress
of waiting till this moment comes: one can head to New Zealand where all of
Jackson’s films were shot! By booking early </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.goseedo.com/" target="_blank">your GoSeeDo Attraction tickets </a></span><span lang="EN-US">you will have the chance to take
the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Middle Earth Filming Locations Tour</i>
and live the legend! As a big fan of Tolkien’s stories as you probably are, a
guided tour will help you bring in mind all of the glorious battles you watched
on the big screen as you will explore the beautiful Wellington region.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="caption" itemprop="description"><i>The Hobbit Holes. </i></span><span class="credit">Photograph: <span itemprop="author">Pr</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="credit"><span class="caption" itemprop="description"><i>The Hobbit Holes. </i></span>Photograph: <span itemprop="author">Ian Brodie/PR</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="caption" itemprop="description"><i>A 13m-long sculpture of
Gollum diving to catch a fish awaits passengers at Wellington airport. </i></span><span class="credit">Photograph: <span itemprop="author">Marty Melville/AFP</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="caption" itemprop="description">A sheep farm near Matamata, </span></i><span class="caption" itemprop="description"><i>doubles as the Shire in both The Lord
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<span lang="EN-US">There might be
numerous regions in this world that get to be perceived and described as
paradises. For Americans, for example, Hawaii is the paradise, while for some
North Europeans the <a href="http://mikerobbers.hubpages.com/hub/Greek-Islands-for-Summer-Fun-Corfu-and-Rhodes" target="_blank">Greek Islands</a> of Cyclades are those lands that resemble the
most to an earthy Garden of Eden. What is for sure, though, is that in the case
of New Zealand most of us would agree that we’re dealing with a geographical
region that is unique and renowned for its wild natural beauty. Its attributes
and characteristics can only bring in mind a place that doesn’t belong to this
earth, but to a rather imaginary paradise, where souls meet in the afterlife
for a bit of relaxation.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">What is more is
that there is also a second choice for the Lord of the Rings fans and New
Zealand aficionados. If you choose the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Palliser
Bay Seals and Lord of the Rings Sites Day</i>, you will once again visit places
like the Great River Anduin, Riverndell and Helms Deep. However, this time you
will also enjoy a visit to a huge fur seal colony located at the Cape Palliser
Bay. Let me put it this way: fur seals are much better than orcs, don’t you
think!?</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US"> Rangitikei River Bend in New Zealand, used as River Anduin in LOTR </span></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kaitoke Regional Park in New Zealand, used as Riverndell in LOTR, </i></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539782050017518495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263586069897521860.post-89992354129160012092013-07-02T10:33:00.000-07:002013-07-02T11:38:11.254-07:00What to expect while driving around the globe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="DE">For some, cars might
seem to be a relatively recent invention, as the year of birth of the
automobile dates back to only 1886 (the end of the 19<sup>th</sup> century,
that is). Comapred to the infinity of centuries going back in human history,
1886 makes for a quite recent date, being very close to nowadays. Still, cars
feel so much part of our everyday realities that it somehow feels that they
have been here, among humans and for humans, since times immemorial. But when I
say "our" everyday realities I have to be specific and stress out
that I am particularly refering to Western societies, defined by values which
promote democracy, equity and equality of rights, personal, social and
political freedoms and the like.</span></div>
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<span lang="DE">Western societies,
though, are not the only societies existing in the wide world we live in. And,
even though the planet is round, I won't pretend that just because of that I
cannot see through to the other side of it. On the contrary, I insist on
stretching my neck to take a look at what is the case with cars and car-related
issues in other parts of the globe as well. Let's take China, for a start.</span></div>
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<span lang="DE"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>China</i></span></span></div>
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<span lang="DE">Did you know that, as
a non-Chinese, you cannnot actually drive around China, even if you have the
International Driver's License? Well, yes, it is true; unfortunately, China did
not book for that. However, if you happen to go by plane to China and land in
one of its major cities, you might want to convert your International Driver's
Permit into a Chinese permit at the especially assigned counters in the
airport. This is the only chance you've got! Otherwise, I guess you will just
have to pass the Chinese examination for a Chinese driver's licence and I wish
you good luck with it! </span></div>
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<span lang="DE">Immediately after, you
might also need to forget any driving rule you might have known, as there will
be no other way for you to adapt to the Chinese traffic otherwise. Maybe just
because of that, taking the car in China might prove to be dangerous,
especially if not adapted to the chaos. There are twice as many car accidents
happening in China annually compared to the United States, even though the
numbers of cars registered in the US are four times more than those registered
in the whole China. Interesting numbers! Not to mention that most of the car
accidents happening in China prove to be fatal in too many instances. So, if
you are in for some extreme adventure and for that drive on the 'wild side',
just try out driving in China!</span></div>
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<span lang="DE"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Eastern Europe –
Romania</i></span></span></div>
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<span lang="DE">However, if China
seems too far away, but you are still into a drive on the wild side, why not
take a car tour of countries that used to belong to the former Eastern European
block? You might be impressed with the number of very expensive and truly
luxurious cars that you might be faced with in these parts of the world. It so
many times happens to get surprised when over there!</span></div>
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<span lang="DE">Romania is famous for
the very expensive cars that one might get to see on the roads, but also for
the ... unfinished highway leading to the West – or linking the Central-West to
its more Eastern paths. So, if coming from the west, pay attention to this
uniquosity and avoid the road that leads to nowhere. As funny as it might seem,
I think that it might get less amusing if you find out, for instance, that <b>the
AA breakdown cover</b> will be of no use in these "off the beaten
track" situations - literally speaking! Good luck with it!</span></div>
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<span lang="DE"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Africa</i></span></span></div>
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<span lang="DE">Cars are also present
in Africa, even though to a much lesser extent than in other parts of the
world. Safari in Africa sounds very posh to anyone's ears, as it stands for a
very exquisite treat that one might offer to him/herself, don't you think?
Maybe because for a safari in Africa you need a car and cars are rather scarce
on the African continent. You will find the rather practical cars, well
equipped with a very strong engine to take you out of troybling roads – as a
paved road is hard to find on the Black continent – that's a fact!</span></div>
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<span lang="DE"><br /></span><span lang="DE">Last, but not least,
in case you go to Saudi Arabia, well ... you will be seeing cars. But the cars
will only be driven by ... men. Saudi Arabia is one of those cases of striking
discrimination when it comes to gender issues that could drive any European
nuts. Over there, only the boy can play with his toy – namely, the car – and women
are left outside of it. Maybe that is why the roads are also unsafe, as the
drivers tend to onfenly get agressive.</span></div>
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enjoyed the car ride around some of the places you could visit around the
world. I also conclude that, even though it might come natural to many of us to
drive a car, it seems that the car is, indeed, a rather recent invention and it
still has a long way to go. Maybe not for us – those offspring of Western
societies -, but certainly for those born non-Western.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539782050017518495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263586069897521860.post-52979646394460616032013-06-25T02:08:00.002-07:002013-06-25T02:08:18.416-07:00Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros - Home <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539782050017518495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263586069897521860.post-69196626517102399442013-05-23T14:10:00.000-07:002013-05-23T15:05:55.158-07:00Let the Fun Begin! Champions League Final, 2013.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US">The time has come,
at last! What do you mean you have no idea what I’m talking about? Let me tell
you, then: this Saturday night we will finally know the winner of this year’s
Champions League! You don’t really need to be a big soccer fan to be tempted to
spend two hours in front of your television and preferably along with some good
old friends, bringing over some beers and pizzas. The Champions League final is
an event of global interest, as soccer (we all know it!) is the “King of
Sports”. And we love sports, as much as we are thrilled with the competition.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">As a matter of
fact, the interest for the winner of a Champions league Final is usually so
high that hundreds of millions of viewers have the chance to watch it live from
their television screens. From South Korea to Nigeria, from Argentina to Russia
and from England (the motherland of soccer) to Japan, the whole world is
waiting for this night!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Two German teams -<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F544uYLPQtA" target="_blank">FC Bayern Munich </a>and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D67QnBmAeP4" target="_blank">Borussia Dortmund</a> - qualified this year for the big final.
If I want to be completely honest with you, that didn’t make me entirely happy;
you see, I’m actually a big fan of Barcelona. However, I couldn’t have done
otherwise than to accept the simple fact that the two BEST teams made it to the
final this year and Barcelona, unfortunately, was not one of them this time.
Even if I supported Barcelona against Bayern Munich during the semifinal that
took place a few weeks ago, the performance of the German team in these two
games was very good and one might say nearly exceptional, given the reputation
of the opponents. It also brought a shade of bitterness, though, if comparing
Barcelona's performance from previous recent years and the nevertheless weaker
performance that they had this year.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It takes to be a
narrow minded fanatic not to accept that your team IS NOT always the one
deserving to win and Bayern, for some years now, it is undoubtedly the best
team in Europe. Since, despite some sadness in doing so, I accept that Barca is
not on top right now, I consequently acknowledge the fact that Bayern is for
the moment the top team of the world.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">As for speaking in
terms of the big admiration that I have as a soccer fan for players from
Argentina and Brazil (just like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWrpJ_S8g0E" target="_blank">Messi,</a> for instance), I still have to admit on
the fact that the European soccer clubs that they are playing for are
definitely a few steps ahead in terms of organization and budgets, compared to
soccer clubs from the places that these remarkable players originate from. One
might accurately point out on the fact that I am not at all ashamed of openly
declaring that I am a big fan of European soccer – always! Given this detail
that could not pass unnoticed, I am looking forward for next 'Saturday night's
fever'.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Bayern Munich will
play against Borussia Dortmund, yet another German giant that has risen from
mediocrity to the top in only few years of hard work and serious planning. The
final will take place in London, on the legendary <a href="http://www.stadiumguide.com/wembleynew/" target="_blank">Wembley Stadium.</a> One
fascinating detail is that the two teams took around 25.000 tickets each for
the needs of their devoted supporters. Why am I not surprised!? However, what
comes as an even more striking detail is that there were more than… <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2320148/500-000-Borussia-Dortmund-fans-apply-Champions-League-final-tickets-Wembley.html" target="_blank">half amillion Dortmund fan</a>s that applied for one of these tickets! Given the huge
discrepancy between demand and supply, I guess that many fans will have no
other choice than to watch this big game elsewhere than on the Wembley Stadium
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<span lang="EN-US">As for the Bayern
fans that couldn’t make it to London, well, they are given another choice. The
game will be screened on Bayern’s stadium, the famous Allianz Arena, one of
Europe’s most impressive soccer venues. Some 45.000 of Bayern's fans surely
hope to celebrate the 5<sup>th</sup> trophy in the club’s history. In case
you’re not one the those lucky few who will go to watch the game on Wembley,
then you might just as well be interested to explore Bayern’s headquarters, so
make sure to book your place at the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">FC
Bayern Soccer Tour</i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.goseedo.com/" target="_blank">with the GoSeeDoattraction tickets</a></span><span lang="EN-US">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As for other
available options, another screen will be placed in Theresienwiese, where
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oktoberfest" target="_blank">Oktoberfest</a> is annually held. I wonder if Bayern fans will drink more beers
than the Oktoberfest attendees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That, we
could not know for certain! What I know for sure, though, is that Munich is a
fantastic city; who wouldn’t take pride in 'taking a ride' to the city of BMW
and BC Bayern, after all?</span></div>
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where we stand at the moment, there is only one thing we can be sure of at the
moment: no one can safely predict the winner in a game between two equal
teams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We could even call it a derby.
One can only hope for the best team to win, scoring as many breathtaking goals
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Be it coincidence or not, <a href="https://twitter.com/GaryLineker" target="_blank">Gary Lineker</a>’s famous words could not possibly be left
unvoiced, especially this year. Lineker, a legend of British soccer, once said
that “soccer is a game for twenty two people that run around, play the ball and
in the end Germany always wins." Like it or not, this year Germans will
celebrate the trophy and who can possibly deny them that!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539782050017518495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263586069897521860.post-42603887001773712742013-05-20T03:34:00.001-07:002013-05-20T03:34:55.908-07:00 Empty billboards in Greece<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Take a look on some... empty billboards. Weird.<br />
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<i><a href="http://desertedplaces.blogspot.com/2013/04/empty-billboards-in-greece.html?spref=bl">Deserted Places: Empty billboards in Greece</a>: They can still be found all around Greece, along the highways and inside the city centers. Today though, many advertisement billboards have stopped carrying messages.<br /><br />Worn by time and assaulted by bad weather, the message the billboards carry today, is the absence of message.</i><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">History means
heritage and this is definitely an issue to be taken seriously, as it builds
our identity and shows us the way – past paths with a view towards the future.
No wonder that there are so many cities worldwide proud of their own unique
history! As there is a sense of pride in paying tribute to one's own past and
identity. It is in such places that we find our inspiration, that we usually
connect with ourselves and manage to see clearly towards the future, as the
remnants of old civilizations are usually able to trigger not only the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>imagination, but also a broader vision
towards life and the course of things.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">From the once
almighty Rome to classic Athens and from China to the Pyramids of Egypt, the
world hosts innumerable monuments worth exploring. And what makes us feel even
more fulfilled and pleased when visiting a historical place is the sense that
the mere story of the place is being well taken care of, mingled in the webs of
present moment, as if still an ongoing story that we – visitors – can also be
part of. Cultural events are the glue of the past with the present, making us
feel part of something grand that still brings life and energy to places that,
otherwise, might give one the impression that gave their all already. Bath is
one of these places with a breathtaking story that, somehow, still manages to
breath – and it does it fully, by all means!</span><br />
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part of England, Bath is already well known to the informed tourists. Bath
flourished as a <a href="http://wizzley.com/spa-breaks-in-europe/" target="_blank">famous spa town</a> during the Georgian era and the city’s Roman
Baths are the region’s most visited touristic attraction up till today.
Moreover, the whole city of Bath has been declared a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO in 1987. Thus, wherever you may find yourself walking in Bath, bear in
mind that you are taking a stroll through history, witnessing the miracles and
wonders of it, created for us to enjoy.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We might all know
by now that holidays in England can mean a trip to history and an embrace of our modern culture just as well; it feels in no way different when visiting
Bath. Culture manages, with its always transforming vibrant events, to adapt
places to an adopted moment in the present, and it surely plays a special role,
even in a place such as Bath, which have already a story and a voice of their
own. In Bath, a number of cultural events are offering the chance to locals and
visitors alike to feel that the city cares deeply about its past, its story and
its status as a place with a unique cultural heritage. As for hotels in Bath
for your stay to be worth it, my recommendation would be to keep it simple and
search for a </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/75/Bath-Central-hotel" target="_blank">Travelodge hotel in Bath</a></span><span lang="EN-US">
where comfort meets reasonable prices. After all, it is all about visiting
Bath, not the expensive hotels!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Let’s now take a
look at what qualifies as the most renowned festival that takes place in Bath
year by year: the Bath Literature Festival!</span></div>
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1995, the <a href="http://bathfestivals.org.uk/literature/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bath Literature Festival</a> is by now a very prestigious international
literature event. Over the years, a number of leading writers and intellectuals
have been giving lectures in front of those audiences that are always thirsty
for knowledge. Influential figures such as Doris Lessing, Margaret Atwood,
Tariq Ali, the late Anna Politkovskaya and Eric Hobsbawm, Steve Bell and Wendy
Cope among many others have participated in this celebration of literature.</span></div>
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festival was held in the first week of March and was met with significant
success. The two most prominent figures that naturally stole the attention were
Hilary Mantel and J.K. Rowling.</span></div>
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the only female writer that won twice the Booker Prize, one of the most significant
of all literature awards. Her books belong to the historical fiction genre, but
her splendid writing skills make these books the exact opposite of a book
filled with boring, endless information about facts of historical relevance.
Recently, she found herself in the middle of a storm due to a highly critical
statement that she made against the Duchess of Cambridge. Hopefully for her
(and her fans), though, during her lecture at the festival the audience didn’t
seem to care a lot about the controversy.</span></div>
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well… you know what they say: it is difficult to write her name in a sentence
that doesn’t include the words “Harry Potter” as well! The publishing
phenomenon of the last decades, Rowling, for good or for bad, will always be
linked with the books that made a generation of kids and teenagers or those who
always feel teenagers at heart to fall in love with reading (while forgetting
about their game consoles for a bit)! To be honest, I don’t think people will
stop asking her questions about the books that made her rich and famous, no
matter how many years will have passed. After one of these types of questions
during her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPj65H3P5M0" rel="" target="">speech at the Bath Literature Festival</a>, Rowling rejected the idea of
writing a prequel to Harry Potter’s adventures. As far as it concerns her
latest book, the first after the Harry Potter series, it took mixed responses
from the critics, but it still sold fast!</span></div>
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Bath Literature Festival is not the one and only cultural event taking place in
Bath, but just the most prolific. However, there are other festivals held in
Bath that are worth the attention, such as the <a href="http://bathfestivals.org.uk/music/" rel="nofollow" target=""><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bath International Music Festival</i></a> and the <a href="http://bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature/" rel="nofollow" target=""><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Children Literature Festival</i>.</a> With all these cultural events taking
place in such a marvelous location, Bath does sound like a very attractive
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music, but that whole cool, detached attitude counterbalanced by the lyrics, that
are quite to the point – very British, one might say! And Britain seen through
the songs of The Smiths has something of its own, something of that humor – dark
at times or nearly always - , something of that twist of straightforwardness as
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Their music has a specific genuine flow coming from the raw simplicity,
which is suggested by the very name picked to define the music band. What other
more ordinary British name than Smith? Still, The Smiths, as simple as they
might seem, brought poetry and artful guitar sound into the picture, turning
rock music into something more similar to what we hear nowadays. In one word,
they were the pioneers of the sound that dominates nowadays.</span></div>
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much to the sound as to the lyrics. Morrissey – the band's front man – has
never ceased to also be a writer. He definitely brought an undeniably unique
and unmistakable element to the band not only due to his performance, but also
to his talent in writing lyrics. 'There is a light that never goes out' with
Morrissey charming the audiences… </span></div>
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undeniable legacy that Morrissey carried on from his previous punk experiences.
But, at the same time, there is a legacy that the Manchester band carried
forward, as they made music and sang for and from the everyday life experiences
of the simple and unpretentious, of those called 'the common people', still
dignified by frankness and honesty. And it is precisely this honesty
trans-passing the music made by The Smiths that politicized their music when
the case, singing for and in the name of all those affected by Thatcherism and
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only five years after getting together as a group. There were also some
disputes taken to court concerning the royalties. No harm done, though! The
strong and leading former members went on with their careers. The most well
known ones remain Johnny Marr (the guitarist of The Smiths) and Morrissey, who
went on with an independent career that brought him much reward for his talent
and hard work, as well as the public acclaim that he seemed to have always been
looking forward to, as he both is and he's being regarded as one of the most
influential artists of today.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">UK is known for a
million of things but if you are less than 25 years old and you crave for
alternative rock music you certainly know Britain for its rock festivals too,
the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glastonbury_Festival" target="_blank">Glastonbury Festival</a> and Reading and Leeds Festival among others. It is
there where tens of thousands of youth from all around Europe gather annually
to drink… as much as they can (beer is the predominant type of alcoholic drink)
while losing themselves to the ecstatic rhythms of rock music. If you want to
take a taste of the festival’s history then I would recommend Julian Temple’s
documentary </span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Glastonbury</span></span></i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Since 2005, when
the documentary was shot, many more artists have brought waves of enthusiasm to
young music enthusiasts. Given the fact that last year the festival was not
held due to the London Summer Olympics something tells me that many are already
impatiently waiting for this year’s big rock party!</span></span></span><br />
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gigantic festivals though, there are many more festivals of smaller size in
many parts of the island. For example, on the 5</span></span><sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">th</span></span></sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> of May </span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="https://twitter.com/BigBeachBall" target="_blank">The Big Beach Ball</a></span></span></i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> takes place in
Aberdeen, Scotland. Who would say no to some fine rock tunes by the beach in
Scotland? Surely not anyone that wishes to stay updated with the latest trends
of alternative music and hipster attitudes!</span></span></span><br />
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place at the legendary Beach Ballroom, a beautiful art deco building ran by the
Aberdeen City Council. Bands like The Beatles, The Small Faces, Pink Floyd and
Cream have performed in the Beach Ballroom in the – not so remote – past. In
case you want to grab a taste of a temple of rock ‘n’ roll that continues to
rock till today, then book </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/1/Aberdeen-Central-hotel" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">your Travelodge hotel in Aberdeen</span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> as soon as possible, not to somehow miss your
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including Inner City, Octave One, The Xcerts, Miaoux Miaoux (nice name, eh!?),
Lockah, the Little Kicks, Nevada Base and Marionettes, among other fancy
choices. What is more, DJ Jackmaster in particular, is expected to set fire to
around 3.000 people with the latest dance hits.</span></span></span><br />
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festival, but surely is an ambitious and up to date one! Not to mention that it
is much less 'sweaty' than Glastonbury! Plus, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to
decide to stay some more in Aberdeen and discover the city, which is, after
all, one of Scotland’s biggest cities. Maybe a good idea would have also been
for a festival to be held inside a Scottish castle; just imagine… the aura of a
remote medieval past combined with rock ‘n’ roll tunes and endless amount of
beers! Hic! However, now, that I am thinking of it, I could also do with that
legendary Beach Ballroom. After all, it is not bad at all to step on the footsteps
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am a dreamer. It means that I do not see thing the way they are. No, I
disagree, I do see things the way they are but except for seeing the visible
things I also see the invisible ones. Imagined ideas are not something useless.
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">And there are precisely our dreams that turn our
planet into a wonderful endless universe to explore and awaiting to be
discovered, into that void of endless beauty and marvels surprising us at every
step. Whether we take a walk in our surrounding neighborhood or catch the plane
to go and check on some interesting sites on the other side of the planet, our
dreamy eyes turn the space into a place – our place, our home, our universe of
wonders and amazement!</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">Allow me, please, to tell you what I am dreaming
about… I dream about a world where we all walk freely, s</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">rns the world into our neighborhood and our neighborhood into
a whole world infused with life and wonderful surprises. It would all be so
lonely if not reaching out for one another! And it would all be so boring to
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differences, as differences bring that diversity that makes us wonder even
more, triggering thirst for knowledge. But I equally dream about a world of dialogue,
as through dialogue we reach for one another, share and, so, find out even more
about the world we live in, building a marvelous world of knowledge. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">In this imaginary world of mine, people love to debate </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">(using as many arguments as one can </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">and always come up with findings
that encompass all sides and facets, turning shadow into light and grey to
green or brightest colorful way of living, as some of the most hidden secrets
in life reside in all these paradoxes … for instance, I had this revelation
while visiting what they call <i>The Grey City</i>. While lodged at </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">Travelodge hotel in Aberdeen</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">, lying on my bed, looking at the ceiling, I reflected at
the marvelous day I had just had in this wonderful place that you might think
it is gray and boring, if judging from its nickname. Not at all! Amazing
gardens of a greener than green, many lively parks; as for the granite
buildings, these are all works of art and wonders of architecture and style!
After all, Mies van der Rohe had a point when stating that 'God is in the
detail', as details make the difference that brings the many shades and twists
of living, pimping it up at every step! </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">And so, I keep on dreaming, enjoying my dream-life
experience, as this is precisely what gives me hope and keeps me on going! I
dream of seeing people caring daily about each other and about the dreams they
drive them through. I dream of the world where all of us people want to achieve
exactly what they dream of, in the pursuit of happiness that is inscribed into
the mere act of living. What would be of the world today if, for instance,
electricity had not been just another dream that so many worked for and for
turning it into a palpable reality, so that the whole world and generations to
come could live in light and comfort! A dream changed the perspective of time,
as it brought daylight into the night and it shed light on many matters that
would have stayed in darkness otherwise. A dream turned into facts brought the
whole world together! As, due to an electrical dream, railways were built and a
whole network changed the perspective upon space. It all got closer, we all got
friendlier, eager to share and dream together! Now we have airplanes, and, as
the title of the song states it, “we'll always be together in electrical
dreams”. </span></div>
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only a dream came true brings change. As for the dreamer, his joy is to share,
as fulfillment and satisfaction are being acquired only by sharing dreams,
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">My dreams are as clear as the Mediterranean blue sky:
to travel everywhere and to see the world. I would like you (all of you,
people!) to join me! By seeing the world I only hope to understand it better,
to feel life in my veins the way I feel the breeze in my hair and the sun on my
face. I sometimes feel that Europe is my playground, as I love the whole of it
and it feels so familiar! It’s where my dreams originate from in the first
place: my dreams draw from the glorious history of Europe, ever since its
mythological birth - marvelous Ancient marbles shining in the Mediterranean
light are to account for the birth of the Old Continent , known once as 'The
Old World', as if a spring of dreams that were to be spread and to build New
Worlds by just being turned into visible reality, in the pursuit of happiness
as a plain and simple purpose in one's life. Ever since then, so many things
have happened - things that gave meaning to our modern lives… I can only think
now of the United States and all I can say is that my dreams head towards that
direction way too often! My dreams (those born in Europe) head towards that
direction: the U.S.!? I often wish I could cross all of the States by bike and
live my own American dream! Again and again! Route 66, baby!</span><br />
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less seriously, I wish I could go on studying … forever. Lying on the pathway
of my dreams I often find myself in Oxford. And I first fly there, not knowing
absolutely anyone from before … and then I picture myself lodged in a </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">Travelodge Oxford hotel</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">, lying in my bed thinking of my first day at the university...
How will it be? Will I make friends? Will I manage to dig deep into the secrets
of knowledge and how deep will I dive? Will I step on the steps of Oxford’s old
students, many enlightened thinkers among them, Nobel Prize winners as we all
know it well … And what will I bring new to humanity? Will I get to discover
the place where some of my favorite writers – dreamers themselves, I gather
used to hang out? T S Eliot, John Le Carre, Aldous Huxley, C S Lewis, J R R
Tolkien, just to mention a few... oh boy… what a dream!</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">While I dream, I try to cherish what I have… and these
feel plenty as I offer, as they feel fewer and scarce if I only keep to myself.
So, allow me, please, to share with you the sun, the sky, good healthy
laughter, expectations, wishes and desires, rhythms and music, deeply rooted
beliefs awaiting to be challenged, wine and roses, ladies and gentlemen that
you see in the window of a fancy restaurant, girls and boys camping on a
pristine beach on their fluffy clouds of sand and all the knowledge and
teaching all these bring along. Wish I could cherish these and many more to all
those ready to take their path and keep walking, sightseeing the wonders of
life, diving into the beauty of journeys on roads that never end, but keep on
taking you to truths you might have never thought of before. Since it is mostly
about the journey and not the destination, one will find out on the way the
meaning of walking lightly. There is meaning in the lyrics of a song I have
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With light in my head, <br />
With you in my arms... “</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">Let's all sail together, dance on the music of my
dreams! The steps will bring us joy! </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EL; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EL;">Enjoy!</span><br />
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