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Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37815 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37805 Although it's possible that Cape Town has been inhabited for more than 100,000 years, the first written evidences of settlement date back to the 15th century. The Cape was first spotted in 1486 by Batholomeu Dias, a Portuguese explorer on a spice expedition to India. Although not initially successful, the route eventually became popular with spice traders from all across Europe. By the middle of the 17th century the route had become so popular that the Dutch East India Company decided to cr... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37805 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37798 Florida shot to prominence as a premier destination for British tourists during the late 1980s at the onset of sustained cheap transatlantic travel. Disney’s Magic Kingdom was the initial draw for the millions of Britons who took off for the Sunshine State, but this huge chunk of the USA has so much more to offer than just its ever-growing selection of theme parks. Starting at the southernmost tip of the continental USA, the Florida Keys is a series of islands that stretch 130 miles from Key We... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37798 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37793 Located in the Persian Gulf near Saudi Arabia, Bahrain provides tourists - particularly those not familiar with Middle Eastern cultures - with a Western-friendly insight into Islamic culture. For many first time visitors to here, the mix of Western and Middle-Eastern cultures can often prove a little confusing. While Western culture is prevalent throughout Bahrain, particularly in the form of international businesses, underneath Bahrain there is still an Islamic culture. Therefore, it is impo... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37793 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37792 Boasting the largest metropolitan area in the European Union and cited as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, London proves an interesting city to visit. Offering up so much to see and do, it is nigh on impossible to find yourself without something to experience in this vibrant and lively capital. From its selection of globally-renowned attractions to its unparalleled nightlife and range of cultural activities, even the most diverse tastes are catered for here. However, i... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37792 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37784 If you love the vibrancy and excitement that most cities offer, then you’ll love the Big Apple. Designed for business and pleasure, there is plenty to do here with five separate boroughs to explore. There are of course certain landmarks which define the city itself. The Brooklyn Bridge is a classic example, and it has spanned the East River since its opening in 1883. Two of the five boroughs, Manhattan and Brooklyn, are connected thanks to this impressive bridge. If you want a spectacular v... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37784 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37781 The capital and second most populated city in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is an exciting and culturally unique city to visit. With less than half a million permanent residents and such high earnings gained from tourism and oil, it proves to be one of the richest cities in the world. There are a huge range of high quality attractions to visit throughout the city and one of the most popular of these is the Al Hosn Palace. As the oldest building in Abu Dhabi, the Al Hosn Palace - or White... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37781 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37715 With its long history as a British dependency - which ended with its transfer to China in 1997 - Hong Kong offers a unique chance to sample the meeting of Eastern and Western Cultures. The island glories in a stunning setting on the Pearl River Delta and its natural beauty contrasts with impressive horizons of modern skyscrapers. A hub for financial services, it offers plenty of cultural, shopping and dining attractions too. If you are travelling to Hong Kong on business you are likely to find ... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37715 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37706 Although you may have yet to visit Bangkok, the chances are you've heard of the Khao San Road. Famously described by the popular book 'The Beach' as the centre of the backpacking universe, the Khao San Road is one of the most exciting travel destinations on the planet. Whether backpacking or relaxing in a luxury hotel, curiosity always manages to pull travellers into the most famous section of Thailand's largest city. Only a few decades ago, the Khao San Road was a quiet residential neighbour... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37706 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37635 Britain's relationship with tea is enduring. In fact, Winston Churchill wouldn't go to war without first having a cup. A visit to London offers the chance to relax in some of the finest tea shops in the world, and also to discover the history behind the love British people have for tea. Britain began its fascination with tea in the 1600s when King Charles II married Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese royal. As the fascination spread throughout the Royal Courts, trading companies began import... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37635