http://www.globe-hoppers.com/globe-hoppers-blog.html You won't miss a thing if you keep in touch with our Globe-Hoppers blog. Family adventure at its finest...nine viewpoints from many world points brought right to you online. en-us globe hoppers Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:21:04 GMT Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:21:04 GMT globe-hoppers.com http://www.globe-hoppers.com/romanian-president-traian-basescu-wishes-olympic-team-success-at-beijing-games.html IZVORANI, Romania (AP) -Romania President Traian Basescu wished his country's Olympic team success at the Beijing Games on Saturday. Romania will Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:20:56 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/shanghai.html Join me for a rest along the river and view the sci-fi looking Pudong district of Shanghai, China. Is this a movie set? Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:51:26 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/chinese-soldiers.html Photos of Chinese soldiers marching near Tiananmen Square in those familar green uniforms. Do I sense a smile or two there? Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:43:29 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/harvey-nichols.html See photos of a new window display at Harvey Nichols, a large, famous London department store during Fashion Week. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:04:29 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/rustiq-restaurant.html Join us for a meal at Rustiq Restaurant in Sintimbru, Romania where the decor is traditional Romania and the walls are filled with antiques. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:34:34 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/rustiq-bakery.html Videos of the Rustiq bakery in Sintimbru, Romania and other photos....join me for a visit. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:17:57 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/defiant-chinese-harassed-jailed-before-games.html ZHENGDING, China - Behind the gray walls and barbed wire of the prison here, eight Chinese farmers with a grievance against the government have been Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:54:13 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/sioux-indian.html 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. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:05:29 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/globe-hoppers-links-and-resources.html Globe Hoppers links and resources including other great family websites. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:05:54 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/nwa-worldvacations-launches-online-travel-story-contest.html Win a trip to Cancun, Mexico by submitting your favorite travel story to the NWA WorldVacations Travel Blog. Until September 14, 2008, travelers can Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:25:57 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/amnesty-international-china-has-made-only-minor-progress.html 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 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:09:11 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/china-olympic-prayer-bands.html 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 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:07:16 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/we-travel-through-the-universe.html 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 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:57:59 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/kind-kari.html 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. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:21:46 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/new-us-embassy-to-open-in-beijing-china-during-olympics-opening-day.html 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 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:26:15 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/florida-travel-agents-fight-higher-bond-on-cuba-trips.html 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 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:14:35 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/international-tourists-put-the-big-back-in-the-big-apple.html WALTHAM, Mass., July 25, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----Global Insight, the world's leading company for economic and financial analysis and Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:10:40 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/read-up-on-china-travel.html 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 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:01:45 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/powerful-group-vows-to-make-infrastructure-a-us-priority.html The Hurricane Katrina disaster brought a national focus to what had previously been a quiet, mostly state and local discussion of the nation's Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:48:01 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/packing-tips-from-those-who-travel-for-a-living.html 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 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:57:16 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/visiting-gallipoli-for-anzac-day.html 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 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:20:03 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/lady.html Meet Lady the Romanian dog and her friends, Daniel, Christian, Laura and Alexandra. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:58:00 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/ani.html 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. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:35:22 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/vikings.html 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. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:23:48 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/pictures-of-jesus.html View photos of mosaics in the Hagia Sophia of pictures of Jesus. Unique pictures of Jesus from ancient Bysantium. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:46:29 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/viking-warriors-in-istanbul.html Viking warriors in Istanbul left their mark in Hagia Sophia. Read here documented accounts of the Viking warriors in Istanbul. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:37:44 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/grassfed-recipes-blog.html Keep up to date on Mark's newest recipes and info on grassfed recipes blog. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:29:11 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/americans-still-traveling-despite-uncertainties.html PORTLAND, MaineHigh gas prices may mean fewer families will be headed to the beach or the mountains this summer, but rising prices likely won't be Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:55:39 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/act-quickly-to-find-the-best-deals-on-fall-travel.html 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 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:53:00 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/travel-notes-avuncular-advice-on-europe.html 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 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:39:21 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/photos-of-the-louvre-museum.html Photos of the Louvre Museum...from inside the glass pyramid, through windows, van and details. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:44:32 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/maiden-tower.html 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. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:14:19 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/how-to-pay-for-family-trips.html 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 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:52:44 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/biking-on-the-xian-city-wall.html 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 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:08:16 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/family-trips.html Now, a place to share your family trips, mission trips, etc, along with your favorite photos. Display and tel about your family trips. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:35:26 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/santa-cruz-island.html 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?? Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:10:20 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/ans-tv-baku-azerbaijan.html Join me for a birthday party at ANS TV Baku Azerbaijan...find out what really happens at TV stations! Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:36:48 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/iowa-flood.html The Iowa flood has reached drastic proportions, flooding whole villages and swamping larger ones to disaster levels. See photos of Muscatine, Iowa flood. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:09:46 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/interstate-highway.html 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. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:05:59 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/newspaper-of-azerbaijan.html 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. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:33:18 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/svalbard-global-seed-vault.html 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 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:24:25 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/index.html Globe Hoppers brings global travel to you with our personal adventurous family trip experiences. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:09:37 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/istanbul-experiences.html Istanbul experiences are plentiful to anyone having visited this intriguing place. We invite you to share about your experiences in Istanbul, Turkey. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:43:03 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/turkey-travel.html 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. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:39:55 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/svalbard-adventures.html Visited Svalbard? Lived in Svalbard? Please take a moment to share your experiences with us....get a link too, if you want. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:33:33 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/azerbaijan.html 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. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:30:10 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/canada-travels.html 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. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:27:49 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/usa-travels.html 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. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:25:01 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/mexico-trips.html 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. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:22:36 GMT http://www.globe-hoppers.com/south-sea-adventures.html 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. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:20:09 GMT