Travel

We all know that December is the most joyful, colorful, and merriest month of the year, as this is the month of Christmas. Christmas is a time of celebration and bonding with your loved ones, and since this just happens once a year, it is important to think of ways …

Leptis Magna, Libya The site of Leptis Magna, on the coast of Libya, has some of the most impressive Roman remains in Africa (see p45). Two miles (3 km) east of the leading site, by a beach where Greek and Roman columns lie stranded like driftwood, stands a magnificent amphitheater, …

Places to Stick Around Sometimes you just need to find that quaint little beach town, put the backpack down and take a break from travelling. After long days on the road, Mission Beach is a perfect place to recharge, with beauty beaches, rainforest walks and an easygoing vibe. Cairns, Surfers …

Tourism area Because of its geography, Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. The high Andes mountains splits into three ranges (cordilleras) in Colombia, offering a vertical climate for the cultivation of just about any crop in its slopes and valleys, while at the same time …

Biking Biking is very popular in colombia. People use bicycles everywhere. In bogotá, on sundays, a portion of the main streets are closed for the morning. This creates a huge 100km bike path over the whole city. You can rent bikes in the candelaria district to explore bogotá with or …

With the holiday First stop, La Quinta Resort & Club. With an early, fireside dinner at Morgan’s in the desert, composed of dishes like Two Peach & Serrano Ham Salad, Maple Leaf Breast of Duck accompanied by sides Coachella Sweet Corn and Russet Potato & Comte Gratin, visions of holiday …

Local elected officials People did their jobs well. No major crimes were reported. Hospitals managed despite a couple problems with backup systems. As San Diego City Councilman Kevin Faulconer put it in a Sept. 11 refl ection, “The nation’s eyes were on San Diego. They saw a city with no …