Cliffs

Anyone seeking overseas adventure travel in the Yosemite National Park needs only to head for El Capitan. This 3,000 foot high wall of granite is a favourite with rock climbers as there are dozens of climbing routes to the top, none of them easy.

Half Dome is the park's best known rock sight. It looks like a hemisphere with a sheer cliff on one side. But from another vantage point, the rounded part also has sheer walls. Climbers can pull themselves along the Dome by means of metal cables attached to the rock.

Mount Lyell, near the southeast boundary of the park, is Yosemite's highest mountain. It is also home to the Lyell Glacier, the park's largest glacier. Both phenomena are named after the 19th century British geologist, Charles Lyell.

Granite mountains surround the Yosemite Valley, which is over a mile deep and has been carved out by the Merced river. The Glacier Point viewing platform, which stands at over 7,000 feet at the southern edge of the park, gives the best view over the valley.

Waterfalls



Waterfalls in Yosemite vary in strength and location throughout the year as most are fed by snowmelt. Aside from the most famous sights, numerous falls appear during the spring run-off season or after a heavy rainstorm.

The Yosemite Falls are the highest waterfalls in North America, dropping 2,400 feet and the fifth largest in the world. A seven-mile round trip along the Yosemite Falls Trail takes five hours and lets you capture the most

Fine dining is a luxury that many people like to spend their money on. There is something almost heavenly about having an exquisite meal prepared for you. Chefs all over the world come up with sumptuous treats that can have you paying top dollar, but just how much are you prepared to pay to have a fancy meal? This article is going to point out 10 of the most expensive dishes available on the face of this earth. The question is obviously whether or not this is worth it, or whether spending so much on food is just a waste of time. It’s time for you to decide!

Arnaud’s signature dish

The Zillion Dollar Frittata

Thankfully you won’t be spending a zillion dollars on this opulent dish. What you get is a rich frittata made from 6 eggs, which is served with an entire lobster, and 300 grams of the world’s finest caviar. It is a rare combination of the world’s most decadent food, and a large serving. A bargain at $1 000.

FleurBurger 5000

When you think of a burger from a restaurant, you probably think of decent meat, maybe some flashy cheese, and a few sides. This has been taken to the next level at the Fleur restaurant in Las Vegas. The world’s finest beef, literally, is served on a burger that sets you back a whopping $5000! Expect truffles and foiegras, traditional fries, and a bottle

Sardinia

All the sunshine this week has really got me in the mood for a holiday. It’s all very well enjoying a sunny spell in the UK, but knowing how long these English heat waves last, I’m hoping that booking a holiday ASAP will make sure the summery feeling continues long after the clouds return to our shores!

There’s only one thing stopping me booking the trip though – deciding where to go! Do I want to carry on the heat wave and head to sun-soaked beaches in Greece or Turkey for a spot of relaxation?  Or are fun-filled weekend city breaks in Paris or Berlin more what I’m after this time?   Then again, there’s always the adventure packed holiday-of-a-lifetime in places like South America or Australia to add to the consideration pile…

Wherever I decide, I’ll definitely be taking advantage of the Holiday Autos 25th Anniversary wrap-up sale on Monday 28th May. Topping off the 25th anniversary sale that has run throughout May, they’re offering £25 off car rental in any location, and when you think that a week’s rental in holiday hotspots such as Malaga and Palma starts at around £80, that’s a pretty decent discount.

I always enjoy having a car on holiday because it means I can get to those hard-to-reach beauty spots which no bus or train dares venture to, and if you’re one for taking far too much luggage on holiday, there’s always the car boot to carry the bags!

So, I’d advise to get your thinking caps on quick sharp, and make sure you’ve got a holiday destination in mind when the Holiday Autos car hire sale hits next Monday.

The car hire discount is available on rentals until 31 October when booked on 28th May so even those of you heading off in the autumn can still take advantage of the offer. Happy holidays everyone!

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The human body was never meant to consume rice! You see, our genes have hardly changed in more than 30,000 years. However, our food choices and lifestyle have changed dramatically. The caveman would hardly recognize our food or way of life.


Caveman food was never cooked as fire was not yet tamed. Thus, he ate only those foods that he can eat without treatment with or by fire. He ate fruits, vegetables, fish, eggs, nuts and meat. Yes, even meat. You can even eat meat raw if you were starving in the forest. You have the necessary enzymes to digest meat.

However, rice - like wheat and corn - cannot be eaten raw. It must be cooked. Even if you were starving in the desert, you cannot eat rice in the raw form. This is because we do not have the system of enzymes to break rice down. We were never meant to eat rice. To make matters worse, we not only eat rice, but also make it the bulk of our food.

In some parts of Asia, rice forms up to 85% of the plate. Even if we take rice, let's keep it to a minimum. Remember, it is only for our tongue... not our body. Actually, rice and other grains like wheat and corn are actually worse than sugar. There are many reasons:

Rice becomes sugar - plenty of it!

This can be a proven fact that no nutritionist can deny: rice is chemically no different form sugar. One bowl of cooked rice is the caloric same as 10 teaspoons of sugar. This doesn't matter if the rice is white, brown or herbal rice. Brown rice is richer in fibre, some B vitamins and minerals... but it is still the caloric equal of 10 teaspoons of sugar. To find the same 10 teaspoons of sugar, we have to consume plenty of kangkong... 10 bowls from it.

Rice is digested to become sugar.

Rice could be digested only when it's thoroughly cooked. However, when thoroughly cooked, it becomes sugar and

They have been around our whole lives.  We’ve grown up seeing them in many forms:  ice cream trucks in the neighborhood, snack trucks at carnivals and sandwich wagons outside office buildings.  Food trucks.  They have always offered pretty much the same variety of standard fare, ranging from burgers and hot dogs to corn dogs and fried pickles.  When we grab a bite from them, it’s usually because that’s all that is available.  It may not be healthy, and we might even question the cleanliness of some of the vendors, but we find something to eat anyway.  However, a new food revolution has begun and suddenly we have lots of healthy, high quality choices.  Street food will never again be the same.

Gourmet Café on Wheels

The food truck of yesterday has been reinvented into a gourmet café on wheels and its raging success has even caused many restaurateurs to rethink their business models.  Chefs of this new generation of food trucks have decided to break the old rules and give us things we didn’t even know we wanted, all dressed up and served on wheels.  Hot dogs with sodium nitrate are hard to find, now replaced with plump dogs made with select meats hand

When one travels, he expects to see something from what he usually sees in the place where he originally resides. There are many places in the world that offer something different, but travellers look for something extraordinary or something unusually breathtaking. It is assumed that when you travel, you would not be visiting the place often. It might also be the only chance for you to see the place in this lifetime.

Your travel should be something you and your companions would enjoy. It doesn’t matter whether you are going for luxuries travels or travel on a budget. It doesn’t matter whether you are going for domestic or international flights. When it comes to travelling, it should always be memorable for you.


If it is your first time travelling, you should not do it alone. Find a great travel agency to help arrange your travel needs for you. Many tourists find it difficult to deal with a new place and end up having problems during travel. However, if you have a great travel agency who will attend to all your needs, you should have an enjoyable and hassle-free time during your travel adventures.

Why is it better to get a travel agency rather than doing the arrangements yourself? Here are a few reasons why..

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Whether you’re sitting inside a bus or plane or in an airport, you can easily take your boredom away if you bring gadgets with you when you travel.

Summer is fast approaching and it is the perfect time to travel with your family and friends. So for your next summer getaway, here are some must-have gadgets to bring with you:

1. Camera. No traveler will leave without a camera. You may not be able to use it while inside the plane due to some security restrictions, but it is a nice gadget to bring along if you want to pass time by taking pictures of the scenery during your bus or train ride. You can also use it to document your trip and you can start taking pictures while you are in the airport or bus and train terminal.

2. Smart Phones or android phones. Since most phones today can do more than just text and call, carrying your smart phone with you when you travel can entertain you as it lets you surf the web, check email, chat with friends in Yahoo, post your status in Twitter or Facebook, watch a movie, read an ebook and play different games. I am sure you will not even notice how time flies as you enjoy the different applications available on your smart phone.


3. iPads or Tablet PCs. If you find the screen of your iPhone or android phones a bit small, then you can rely on

The Spanish island of Majorca may be small, but it’s home to many great food ideas that are worth trying out. Holidays to Majorca are best enjoyed with locally grown products such as olive oil, almonds and potatoes. If you’re looking for a foodie destination that won’t leave you hungry, here’s what you need to know about the traditional dishes that Majorcans love.

Ensaïmadas – perhaps the most recognisable delicacy from the island, these sugared pastries are often brought home by tourists. With their distinctive spiral shape, it’s easy to find them on Majorca, though you’ll have to be quick as they tend to sell out in bakeries by lunchtime. The centre of the pastry is filled with a sweet syrup or cream for a snack or pudding, whilst breakfast Ensaïmadas are plainer.



Sopa Mallorquina – technically too thick to really be considered a soup, this is more like a hearty broth or casserole, with chunks of vegetables and pork served alongside thinly sliced bread. It’s very filling and traditionally was a cheap way for locals to feed their families.

Sobrasada – the iconic spicy red sausage features in many Majorcan dinners, with a base of bacon and pork mince and a similar taste to Spanish chorizo but with a softer edge so it can be made into a paste. After the meat has been cured, it is sprinkled with paprika and salt. A stronger version, known as ‘coent’, includes cayenne pepper for an extra kick.

Lechona Asada – not for the faint hearted, roast suckling pig is very popular in Majorca and is easily found in restaurants and pubs when you visit. It’s generally served with potatoes and pureed apple sauce, which brings out

 Las Vegas is an amazing place that everyone needs to see at least once--and most people that do visit tend to return. There is no way to experience everything the city has to offer in one trip, and if you tried to do everything, you would definitely break the bank. Vegas can be expensive, but luckily, there are many ways to save money while vacationing in Vegas.

Planning Your Trip

Booking your flight, hotel, and rental car offers you a good opportunity for savings for your trip. Consider bundling flight and hotel, or flight and rental car to save money, and check sites like Expedia and Orbitz. If your trip is a spur of the moment decision and will happen in the next few weeks, check out lastminute.com for highly discounted getaways. . With most travel websites, by bundling two or three things together, you will save a good chunk of change. Check your local Sunday newspaper for travel deals-- some cities have regular junkets that are all-inclusive and downright cheap! To save even more avoid the weekend altogether if possible; Friday and Saturday night rates

Success doesn’t happen overnight, and Malaysia, being a long-haul destination for the UK will probably never achieve the rabid popularity surrounding much closer, more culturally similar destinations like Spain or Greece, but there are shifts going on in the travel market that have lead to the country’s fairly rapid ascension in popularity.

Here are some of the reasons why Malaysia is becoming an a prime getaway for Brits;

Global Events

Hosting global events, no matter what the subject matter are a great way to get eyes on your country, global media will distribute stories around the globe, each one not only publicizing the event itself but also the country in which

Enjoying local foods, while traveling abroad, is one of the best ways to experience a culture. Not only can tourists eat how the locals do, but mom-and-pop restaurants are a great way to meet authentic folk. However, eating overseas poses some serious health hazards. Here are some tips on eating healthy away from home.

Drink Safe Water 

Finding a safe water source is one of the most challenging aspects of travel in developing countries. Common ways of treating water include iodine tablets and carbon filtration systems. Of course, boiling water is the oldest way of eliminating contaminants. If travelers are unsure of the water, they should use a carbon filter, as they are more

American Idol's Top 4 Performance Video of Ms. Jessica Sanchez. The original singer Jennifer Holliday tweeted about her stunning performance.


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She also campaigned for her:

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Jessica Sanchez got standing ovation with her amazing performance on Jennifer Holliday’s "And I’m Telling You".

Watch Jessica Sanchez Sing Jennifer Holliday’s “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” in American Idol’s Top 4 below:

Asia; home to fascinating culture, centuries old history and some downright bizarre foods! A wander through any market, side street or local butchers practically anywhere in Asia soon throws up an intriguing assortment of dishes ready to be sampled. Question is, how brave are you? Read on to whet your appetite.
Durian; you’ll smell it long before you set eyes on it! It’s described as smelling akin to rotting flesh but don’t let that put you off, everyone should try it at least once in their life. The durian fruit is large, about the size and shape of a rugby ball with sharp spiky skin. Street side market sellers prepare and sell it across Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Don’t expect to find it on your hotel menu (or try to take one in to your hotel) as it’s forbidden. And for a neat (if slightly mean trick) take some durians sweets home with you for your kids or colleagues!    
                                     

If you’re in Vietnam, Cambodia or Thailand treat yourself to a nice steaming bowl of white ant eggs.  They are mostly served in a soup and when you bite down on them, they will literally pop in your mouth and the sour taste

The French Alps are world-famous for incredible skiing but visiting in summer can be just as much fun, or more. In the warmer months the region is a paradise for cyclists, hikers, rock climbers, and Alpine enthusiasts of all kinds.


Ski resort towns like Chamonix and Argentière are nestled down low on the valley floor but the Alps rise up sharply on either side. The lie in the center of a network of ski lifts and cable cars, some of which reach altitudes of 4000m or 13000ft, and only a small number lie dormant in the summer. The others deliver mountain bikers to the top of carefully groomed trails that lie under deep snow all winter, or take climbers up to the base of adventurous mountain routes.

The cable cars also mean that the best hikes in the Alps are open to anyone, even those who aren't super fit. You can get up high and enjoy staggering views without huffing and puffing. Some lifts can drop you off in a grassy Alpine meadow (complete with marmots and wildflowers), and others will take you up above the snowline and let you look