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Serbia more than just another pretty country (San Francisco Chronicle) Q: Next year's World Canals Conference is in Serbia, and we need help planning some sightseeing while we're there. Perhaps a riverboat ride on the Danube or hiking in one of the national parks? Can you recommend a travel agent who is familiar with the country?... us.rd.yahoo.com
Parade Committee to host NYC trip Dec. 7 (Brick Township Bulletin) The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is hosting a trip to Rockefeller Center in New York Çity Dec. 7. The bus will depart the Barnegat Municipal complex at 9:15 a.m. and Brick Plaza at 10 a.m. The per person fee of $27.50 includes the bus ride, fee time in New York City for viewing the Christmas tree, shopping and sightseeing. us.rd.yahoo.com
Secure at Home When You?re Not (New York Times) Homeowners who are going to be away for an extended period of time need to remember the basics. us.rd.yahoo.com
Mountainous task has center-stage aim (Eastday.com) Women from Mauritius dance at the China International Travel Mart 2008, which kicked off in Shanghai yesterday. More than 4,000 companies from 106 countries and regions are taking part in the four-day event despite the global gloom. It attracted more than 10,000 visitors on opening day.- us.rd.yahoo.com
How to plan an escape to Hawaii's sunny Oahu (Seattle Times) Escape the winter on sunny Oahu; here's how to get information on the Hawaiian island us.rd.yahoo.com
An enriching experience for Malaysians (The Star) LAST September, children in France went back to school and in October, French universities and institutions of higher learning began their academic year which ends next June. Hardly surprising then that I met some Malaysian students in Paris. us.rd.yahoo.com
Manitoba’s Sean Grassie wins curling championship (Nunatsiaq News) "A wonderful time both on the ice and off the ice." Manitoba's Sean Grassie used a pair of steals to beat the Ontario rink of Wayne Tuck 6-4 and claim the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship at the Arnaitok Arena in Iqaluit Nov. 15. us.rd.yahoo.com
On the Road With Lauren Jackson (WNBA.com) Two-time WNBA MVP Lauren Jackson has been all over the world for the sport of basketball. us.rd.yahoo.com
Kyiv outdoor markets still popular (KYIV Post) Not so many years ago in Ukraine, like in any post-Soviet country, one could get almost everything without entering a store. The appearance of indoor shopping centers with affordable prices and an excellent range of goods has not eliminated these open-air markets. us.rd.yahoo.com
Local singer makes it to finals of Talent Quest (Marshall Democrat-News) Local hairstylist and burgeoning performer Jessica Jones recently returned from Laughlin, Nev., where she competed in the national finals of Talent Quest, a singing and performance competition. us.rd.yahoo.com
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