Travelrific® Travel Journal
Picture postcards in prose.™ Check out the blogroll on the front page for official merchandise and other resources!Archive for September, 2007
French Polynesia
In this week’s edition of Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is French Polynesia. From hiking to diving to jeeping, learn why this idyllic island chain is not just for honeymooners anymore. Visit www.travelrificradio.com.
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Biloxi is Back
By Linda Tancs
Biloxi, Mississippi is home to nine casinos. “Is” is the key word. Following the ravages of Katrina, Biloxi has replaced its floating casinos with on-shore, Vegas-worthy digs at Bayview and Beach. Why not head over for the Seafood Festival at the Town Green on September 15th and 16th and give a few slot machines a spin while you’re there. Just don’t lose your shirt. http://www.cafepress.com/wanderfulplaces/2321150
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World Heritage Site Gets Sacked
By Linda Tancs
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization determines the suitability of sites around the world for designation as a World Heritage Site. Their review includes, among other things, the degree to which the nominated property contributes value to humanity. Winners include the Pyramids, the Great Barrier Reef and Chili’s moai of Easter Island. But are these illustrious examples of culture and natural beauty immune from devaluation? Apparently not. At least one WHS has been delisted because of plans to drill for some black gold. That site is Oman’s Arabian Oryx Sanctuary. Of course, greed is but one cause of degradation. The tourism that results from a WHS title can wreck havoc on Nature’s bounty, bringing yet another shade of meaning to the law of unintended consequences. There is some recourse, however, short of delisting. A site could be eligible for placement on the List of World Heritage in Danger, which triggers economic assistance to endangered sites such as the Wildlife Reserve in the Congo. You needn’t be a government muckety-muck to get a site on this list. You can report your own concerns to UNESCO at wh-info@unesco.org.
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An Excursion to Japan
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is Japan. Its mountains, coasts and bustling cities all compete for a tourist’s attention. Listen in on the activities you can enjoy in this island nation. Visit www.travelrificradio.com.
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