Trivia: Why Namibia tourism affects the study of our brains |
Out in Namibia, tourism is among the factors influencing changes to the language of the Himba people, particularly their unusually low number of colour terms (they have five, while most major languages have 11).The unlikely victim is psychology. Psychologists have done comparative studies of how Him...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/10/2009 05:33:00
Discovered @ travelweekly.co.uk |
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The most annoying types of airline passengers |
Yesterday, I read an article that highlights the things that people do not like about flying on CNN Go. I love flying but it is usually flight delays, cancellations, rude staff, lost luggage or a fellow passenger, that puts me into ranting mode.
Seat kickers and loud music
You are sat on a long ha...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/10/2009 05:33:00
Discovered @ travel-rants.com |
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A visit to the coastal town of Porec, in Istria, Croatia |
If you’re staying in Istria, the northern-most province of Croatia, then make sure you stop in at the coastal town of Porec. This part of Croatia is very close to the Italian border and you can really feel the influence in the look of the town and the relaxed lifestyle. The flat buildings fron...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/10/2009 05:33:00
Discovered @ europealacarte.co.uk |
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Tube Fares rise by almost 4% |
Boris Johnson today announced a raise in London's public transport fares for 2010, which he called "painful in the short term". Painful pure and simple would have been more accurate, as this will cost the average commuter an extra £100 per year.All London Underground fares will rise by 3.9 per cent...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/10/2009 05:33:00
Discovered @ london-underground.blogspot.com |
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Sponsored Blogging: Pros and Cons |
Today, a panel consisitng of Wendy Piersall, Ted Murphy and Jeremiah Owyang (and others whose names I unfortunately missed and were not listed on the brochure) discussed the hot topic of sponsored conversations on blogs. The discussion discussed the pros and the cons of including sponsored conversat...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/10/2009 05:33:00
Discovered @ blogcatalog.com |
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