Back in the 1970s, Nepal became famous as the culmination of the hippie trail overland from Europe via Istanbul, Teheran, Kabul, Peshawar and Delhi. The allure of this relatively unknown destination, closed to Western tourism until the 1950s, was based on five interrelated amenity assets: the Himalayas (especially Mt.
One photographer I've long admired is Carrie Kellenberger. We've featured her site, My Several Worlds, and appreciate her many ESL articles here, as well.
An Amish Gathering: Life in Lancaster County
by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Barbara Cameron
Thomas Nelson 2009
One Man Band - Athens, Greece
A beautifully simple backdrop for a lone accordion player in Athens. He serenades the few people who walked by on Easter Sunday putting a few coins in his case. The streets were empty on Easter since it is a family celebration and the locals were inside celebrating with loved ones. This left only a few tourists on the streets of Athens, allowing us to explore the normally busy city on a quiet day.
Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: Fitness, Nature Walks, and Art Along the Highway
By Josh Garrick
September
13
/ 2010
With the World Cup final a little over a month old, the most watched soccer league in the world opened up its season on Saturday, August 14. The Barclays Premiere League is the top ranked league in England and employs the best players from around the world. Some of the many stars that call the Premiere League home include England’s Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard, Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba, Argentina’s Carlos Tevez and Spain’s Fernando Torres and Cesc F
We're in Ireland, and loving it (needless to say). And yes, the rain is ubiquitous.
I’m embarrassed to admit it. Before I traveled to Philadelphia, I had no idea how absolutely wonderful a place it is to explore. I had an image of a city with a few historical sites, a mediocre downtown with crumbling, old buildings and greasy spoons selling cheesesteak sandwiches.