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Dim sum is a uniquely Chinese. Dim sum consists of a variety of dumplings, steamed dishes, and other items often served in individual bamboo streamers. They are similar to hors d’oeuvres but when several are ordered they make a wonderful meal. The words literally mean, “touch your heart.R...

Cancun, Mexico; April 5th, 2010 " Cancun’s Underwater Museum, a project that was put into place to help conserve natural reefs, is experiencing beautiful, rapid coral growth, just in time for spring. The first 100 sculptures of the “Silent Evolution” are nearing completion and the museum’s...

April 1, 2010 " Orient-Express is pleased to announce the re-opening of the brand’s Italian properties " Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Hotel Splendido in Portofino, Villa San Michele in Florence, and Hotel Caruso in Ravello. The hotels close each year at the end of October for renovations, re-opening...

Back again in Turkey, I don’t seem to be able to stay put. There is so much to see and to do and many wonderful Greek islands are so close by that they simply beckon for a day trip.

My first was from the Turkish port town of Kusadasi to Samos. Kusadasi is well known, because many cruise ships...

Aperture settings on your camera allow you to be creative. Depth of Field (DOF) determines how much area in the photo comes into sharp focus when the photo is composed. A broad (wide) Depth of Field will put most of the picture in sharp focus while a narrow DOF will isolate the subject from the back...

As most readers know, I have just returned from Japan. It may be my favorite place on Earth. For me a big statement. The following is todays news about Japan’s favorite city. Also be sure to visit ITKT’s Japan pages. Enjoy –dg–...

The deal gets sweeter with Qantas Airways, Australia’s premier airline, who last week announced a fare sale for select flights between key U.S. and Australian cities, as they are also offering the same significant savings on economy roundtrip airfares to New Zealand...

Copenhagen’s statue of The Little Mermaid, known from H.C. Andersen’s fairytale, began her journey to Shanghai on March 25. Once there she is to be part of EXPO 2010 in Shanghai. This means that around 70 million people will experience the iconic symbol of the Danish capital...

Vancouver, BC: There is no tastier time to visit Vancouver than during Dine Out Vancouver – the city’s highly anticipated annual restaurant event where visitors can sample three-course dinner menus at over 200 restaurants at the delectable price points of $18, $28 or $38 (exclusive of taxes...

Libertyville, IL, March 23, 2010"There’s no more relaxing and fun vacation than sailing the Greek Islands"watching dolphins cavort in the waves, swimming from secluded beaches, visiting picturesque villages or ancient ruins and having dinner in a lively taverna at the end of the day...