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Ecolodge San Luis June 13, 2008

Filed under: LATIN AMERICA news — Claire Charras @ 1:44 am
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Ecolodge San Luis, a University of Georgia campus hidden in the cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica will be seeing some changes in the months to come.

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Spring is back and so are the strikes May 22, 2008

Filed under: EUROPE news — Claire Charras @ 5:13 pm
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Manifestation pour la défense des retraites, le 22 mai à Bordeaux. AFP/NICOLAS TUCAT 

France is facing another season of discontent and will be faced with at least two strikes in the next few days. (more…)

 

Burma and China destroyed in the space of a week May 13, 2008

Filed under: ASIA news — Claire Charras @ 12:46 pm
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Rescuers search for victims in the debris of a hospital after the earthquake in Dujiangyan, 12 May 2008  China and Burma both destroyed by nature in the last week are reluctant for outsiders to help their people. While China is ready to accept “financial and material” international help, the Burmese Government finally agreed for a US military plane to land today. (more…)

 

Murderous confrontations in Ghana May 9, 2008

Filed under: AFRICA news — Claire Charras @ 10:03 pm

Bawku

11 people have been killed in North Ghana during the confrontation of ethnic groups in Bawku since May 5.

The residents of Bawku have requested police security and have been escorted to the borders of the town. (more…)

 

The Republic of Cote d’Ivoire May 7, 2008

Filed under: AFRICA travelling — Claire Charras @ 10:19 am
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Abidjan

Despite the troubles in 2002, the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire still keeps its West African feel of a relaxed and welcoming country. (more…)

 

A mi me gusta bailar… April 21, 2008

Filed under: EUROPE travelling — Claire Charras @ 7:00 pm

Flamenco Danser

Sensual, singing and enticing, Spain a and all that surrounds it is about ‘el amor’ and ‘el corazon’. Spanish people are flirty and always ready to share with others. (more…)

 

The Italy of Asia April 20, 2008

Filed under: ASIA travelling — Claire Charras @ 10:36 pm
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Seoul

South Korea, knows as the ‘Italy of Asia’ is a vibrant, dynamic and warm hearted country. Unlike its Japanese neighbour, South Korea feels much more authentic and human even though their traditions are still very much alive. (more…)