Globlog

Romanian President Traian Basescu wishes Olympic team success at Beijing Games

IZVORANI, Romania (AP) -Romania President Traian Basescu wished his country's Olympic team success at the Beijing Games on Saturday. Romania will

Shanghai Pudong's Skyline

Join me for a rest along the river and view the sci-fi looking Pudong district of Shanghai, China. Is this a movie set?

Chinese Soldiers Marching & on Guard

Photos of Chinese soldiers marching near Tiananmen Square in those familar green uniforms. Do I sense a smile or two there?

Harvey Nichols Gets Fancied Up for Fashion Week

See photos of a new window display at Harvey Nichols, a large, famous London department store during Fashion Week.

Rustiq Restaurant in Sintimbru, Romania

Join us for a meal at Rustiq Restaurant in Sintimbru, Romania where the decor is traditional Romania and the walls are filled with antiques.

Rustiq Bakery in Sintimbru, Romania

Videos of the Rustiq bakery in Sintimbru, Romania and other photos....join me for a visit.

Defiant Chinese Harassed, Jailed Before Games

ZHENGDING, China - Behind the gray walls and barbed wire of the prison here, eight Chinese farmers with a grievance against the government have been

Sioux Indian Uprising of 1862

The Battle of Wood Lake was a decisive battle during the Sioux uprising of 1862. See monuments for this struggle between the Sioux Indian and the Minnesota volunteer.

Globe Hoppers Links and Resources

Globe Hoppers links and resources including other great family websites.

NWA WorldVacations Launches Online Travel Story Contest

Win a trip to Cancun, Mexico by submitting your favorite travel story to the NWA WorldVacations Travel Blog. Until September 14, 2008, travelers can

Amnesty International: China Has Made Only Minor Progress

Verena Harpe, a China expert from Amnesty International Deutschland's Asia desk, spoke with DW-WORLD.DE about the current state of human rights in

China Olympic Prayer Bands

Nearly 500,000 Olympic Prayer Bands have been requested to date. The Voice of the Martyrs is processing the orders as fast as possible. We are so

WE TRAVEL THROUGH THE UNIVERSE

We travel through the Universe, towards our doom This doom is life, this doom is love, with all the starry skies above. All Universe is but a world

Be a Kind Kari When You Travel

Why add stress to traveling? Why not instead aim at alleviating some stress for those around you? Why be a picky pickle? Be a kind Kari instead.

New U.S. Embassy To Open in Beijing, China, During Olympics Opening Day

Washington, D.C. (AHN) - The U.S. Department of State said Friday that a new U.S. Embassy building complex will open in Beijing, China on Aug. 8, the

Florida Travel Agents Fight Higher Bond on Cuba Trips

MIAMI — Teresa Aral, a travel agent in South Florida, was greatly relieved after learning she did not have to pay the state a quarter of a million

International Tourists Put the BIG Back in the Big Apple

WALTHAM, Mass., July 25, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----Global Insight, the world's leading company for economic and financial analysis and

Read up on China travel

The coming Olympic Games in Beijing have spurred production of a slew of new travel-related guides to China. Along with books from most of the major

Powerful group vows to make infrastructure a U.S. priority.

The Hurricane Katrina disaster brought a national focus to what had previously been a quiet, mostly state and local discussion of the nation's

Packing tips from those who travel for a living

Hate schlepping heavy bags when you travel? Detest hanging around the luggage carrousel waiting for your bag to come down the chute? Here are a few

Visiting Gallipoli for Anzac Day

What is Anzac Day? Anzac Day is the special day that takes place on the 25th April every year and is commemorated primarily in New Zealand and

Lady the Romanian Dog and Friends

Meet Lady the Romanian dog and her friends, Daniel, Christian, Laura and Alexandra.

Ani -- Visit to an Ancient City of Eastern Turkey

Ani goes way back and not too much is left of it, except for magnificent ruins that give one a glimpse of what this former metropolis was like.

Vikings Mass Grave Found in England

What could have happened to these hundreds of vikings found in a mass grave in England. Will we ever really know. Vikings ruled England at one time...see their artifacts.

Pictures of Jesus from Mosaics in Hagia Sophia Istanbul, Turkey

View photos of mosaics in the Hagia Sophia of pictures of Jesus. Unique pictures of Jesus from ancient Bysantium.

Ancient Viking Warriors in Istanbul

Viking warriors in Istanbul left their mark in Hagia Sophia. Read here documented accounts of the Viking warriors in Istanbul.

Grassfed Recipes Blog...the Finest of Earth's Flavors

Keep up to date on Mark's newest recipes and info on grassfed recipes blog.

Americans still traveling despite uncertainties

PORTLAND, Maine—High gas prices may mean fewer families will be headed to the beach or the mountains this summer, but rising prices likely won't be

Act quickly to find the best deals on fall travel

With all the doom and gloom about fuel prices and airline financial problems, you'd think that ordinary travelers would never again find any good

Travel Notes: Avuncular advice on Europe

So you're each heading off to Europe this summer for the very first time. How I envy you! You're about to embark on adventures that could forever

Photos of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France

Photos of the Louvre Museum...from inside the glass pyramid, through windows, van and details.

Maiden Tower Baku Azerbaijan

My photos of the Maiden Tower in Baku, Azerbaijan....although I remember few facts, I do remember this amazing structure overlooking the Caspian Sea in Baku.

How to Pay for Family Trips -- Mission Possible!

How to pay for family trips, or Mission Possible. Yes, there are ways to save/earn extra money so your family can travel. You'll be amazed at how the pennies can add up if you really try to save

Biking on the Xian City Wall

We spent a couple of days in Xian in the summer of 2007. It was a special trip since we had our parents and kids (7 and 10), it was like a mini

Share Your Family Trips Here with Your Best Photos

Now, a place to share your family trips, mission trips, etc, along with your favorite photos. Display and tel about your family trips.

Santa Cruz Island Tropical Paradise

Santa Cruz Island -- heaven on earth....or is it? Yes the beaches are pristine, waters clear, sand white, but what lurks around the bend, unseen from tourist's knowing eyes??

ANS TV Baku Azerbaijan Birthday Party

Join me for a birthday party at ANS TV Baku Azerbaijan...find out what really happens at TV stations!

Iowa Flood 2008 as Seen in Muscatine, Iowa

The Iowa flood has reached drastic proportions, flooding whole villages and swamping larger ones to disaster levels. See photos of Muscatine, Iowa flood.

Interstate Highway 35W...USA How it Came to Be Because of Mighty Matt

Sure shootin' Mighty Matt got the rollerblading road he needed when his friends Pecos Pete, Cyclone Kate and Paul Bunyan made the interstate highway 35W for him for rollerblading.

Links to Newspaper of Azerbaijan

Looking for a newspaper of Azerbaijan? Maybe you're going to work in Azerbaijan like my friend, Michael did and want to do some research? Or just going to a visit like I did? Check out Azeri news.

Svalbard Global Seed Vault

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure facility located on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen near the town of Longyearbyen in the remote Arctic

Globe Hoppers 6 Continents 80 Countries 9 Iowans 1 Family

Globe Hoppers brings global travel to you with our personal adventurous family trip experiences.

Istanbul Experiences -- Share on Globe-Hoppers.com

Istanbul experiences are plentiful to anyone having visited this intriguing place. We invite you to share about your experiences in Istanbul, Turkey.

Turkey Travel -- We'd LOVE to Hear About Your Trips to Turkey

Been to Turkey? You are invited to share your experiences in Turkey from east to west and north to south. Get a link to your own website or blog too.

Svalbard Adventures -- Visited this Upper Arctic Place? Please Share

Visited Svalbard? Lived in Svalbard? Please take a moment to share your experiences with us....get a link too, if you want.

Azerbaijan -- Been There, Done That? Please Share

Been to Azerbaijan? Live in Azerbaijan? Here is a place to share your photos and travel or living experiences. Get a link too, if you desire.

Canada Travels -- Share Here

You are invited to share your Canada travels here, anything to do with travels in Canada from tip to bottom. You may also get also add a link to your own site if you wish.

USA Travels -- We'd Love to Hear All About Them

USA travels, there's nothing quite like a trip to the good 'ol USA. You may share your highlights here and get a link back to your website too....if you want.

Mexico Trips -- Your Turn to Share

Been on a fun trip to Mexico? Maybe you've ridden horseback on a Mexican ranch or eaten a chicken head or bought some silver. Share your Mexico trips here and get a link.

South Sea Adventures -- A Place to Share

Swimming in the pristine waters in the South Seas, or visiting a pearl farm....whatever your trip, you may share your south sea adventure here and get a valuable link back to your own site.