Posts from — May 2008

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Silversea Cruises brings you an unforgettable adventure, and allows you to experience and discover new cultures and fun times too! We partner with Silversea and send voyagers to exotic destinations around the world! These cruises are designed to be personal and intimate with ships that have a capacity of around 350 guests. [Read more →]

During much of his prison term, activist Nelson Mandela served it on Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. The island itself is in Table Bay, and has been used for centuries for various reasons. During your visit to South Africa, you will experience a visit to this historical island, named so, as “robben” is Dutch for “seal”. [Read more →]

One of Gil Travel’s popular destinations includes Lima, Peru, where history meets up with modern local flavor. If there were anywhere in the world where the history of ancient civilizations met up with western colonial advancement, it would be Lima, Peru. Step back in time and enjoy Lima, once known as Ciudad de los Reyes- “City of the Kings” [Read more →]

Today we are honored to feature a very special Guest Writer: Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones. (Soon to be featured in an upcoming major motion picture!)

The year was 1936, and I was contacted by an old friend to search for a missing piece of an ancient Egyptian artifact. I accepted the challenge by donning my signature fedora and leather jacket. Next, of course, my tools of the trade: whip and sidearm, just in case some crazy sword wielding guy wants a showdown in the middle of the open air market. Markets can be sandy, you know, so I brought extra socks, too. [Read more →]

You’ve done the meditation, the concentration, and the sitting on mats. You’ve pondered the sound of one hand clapping and studied the Four Noble Truths. But have you passed through the nose of Buddha? Well, what are you waiting for? In Nara, Japan, there is a temple with a large post with a hole carved into it. If you pass through the hole, you are on your way to paradise. [Read more →]