Charlie Chaplin Time Traveller Women In 1928

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With Halloween
around the corner, we have an interesting video on You Tube
which has got the world thinking. The video is of a Charlie Chaplin movie called 'Circus' made in 1928. In one of the scenes, a woman seen talking on a mobile phone. This has given rise to speculations that the woman in the movie was a time traveler.

The questions which surround this video are, was the woman a time traveler? Or was she just trying to convey information? Nobody has answered this question till now! But some believe, the Charlie Chaplin's time travel in the movie 'Circus' wants to show the hidden technology of the cell phone, present with the government at that time. In 1928, the concept may not have been as clear as a cell phone, but it could have been something like that. There is also a possibility the woman was actually 'traveling in time', portraying the future.

Charlie Chaplin's time travel in the movie, has given rise to many speculations among scientists. The big question now, is whether a 'time travel' machine is possible? We have seen a lot of them in movies but what about their existence in reality? The answer to this question lies in the future.

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Los Angeles Travel Guide

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Los Angeles is the USA's second largest city after New York. It has been called everything from La La Land to Tinseltown but is most commonly known simply as LA.
Sprawling along the Pacific coast of southern California, its coastline stretches 122km (76 miles) from Malibu to Long Beach. Inland, the city fills a vast, flat and once arid basin ringed by the Santa Monica and San Gabriel mountains.Arriving by plane gives a good first impression.
Out of this vast flat grid of streets and buildings rises a cluster of imposing skyscrapers. These mark Downtown, 26km (16 miles) inland from the coast. Northeast is Pasadena. To the west and northwest are Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Century City and the wide San Fernando Valley. To the south is Long Beach. Along the west coast are Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Marina del Rey.
Founded in 1781 by Mexican settlers, over the centuries, LA grew from a cow town to a Gold Rush boomtown to an oil town. In the 1920s, the fledgling film industry decamped from New York in search of sunshine and Hollywood was born. Today, all the major studios are here and the city is the world's undisputed king of film-making.
Disneyland may be the city's major attraction, but LA is also home to world-renowned cultural institutions from the Museum of Contemporary Art to the LA Philharmonic and the stunning Getty Museum.
LA is exuberant - there are few places in the world where the phrase 'Express Yourself' is taken so literally. Hippy health fanatics exist happily alongside some of the most glamorous and wealthy people in the world. Most visitors come to enjoy world-class shops and restaurants, lie on beaches bathed in almost constant sunshine and simply to people watch.


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Ivory Coast Travel Guide

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During Medieval times, the region that is now Ivory Coast was at the centre of several major African trade routes, linking the empires which then existed in Ghana and Mali. European traders had been present in the region since the 15th century, but it was not until the 19th that the French undertook a determined penetration of the region.
The territory was later incorporated into French West Africa until it was granted independence in August 1960. The leadership of the country was taken over by Félix Houphouët-Boigny, a quirkily effective politician who dominated the country's political life for the next 30 years. Houphouët-Boigny retained close links with the West - especially France, but also apartheid South Africa.
During his time in office, the Ivory Coast was renowned as the most prosperous and most stable country in the West African region. It also hosted the largest French community in francophone Africa. His rule was shaken by economic recession in the 1980s, when commodity prices of the main exports, cocoa and coffee, plunged. Domestic pressure for democratisation produced further stresses.
The first multi-party elections since independence were held in 1990 which Houphouët-Boigny easily won against veteran opposition leader Laurent Gbagbo. Houphouët-Boigny died in December 1993 and was replaced by the former speaker of the National Assembly, Henri Konan Bédié. The careful ethnic and regional balance which Houphouët-Boigny had nurtured, together with his welcoming of immigrant workers, was soon compromised. Bedie introduced the concept of 'Ivoirite' (Ivorian nationalism) into the political discourse, which quickly acquired xenophobic connotations.
This began a sequence of events which was to deprive the country of its long record of stability and prosperity. An armed rebellion in 2002 split the nation in two, and the main players in the conflict have so far failed to find a political solution. Although the fighting has stopped, the country remains divided and peacekeepers patrol the buffer zone between the rebel-held north and the government-controlled south.


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Disney World Epcot Travel

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In Disneyworld's Japan, "the torii gate welcomes you to a beautiful land of finely manicured landscapes and ancient pagodas". In Mexico, "lush vegetation grows all about an imposing pyramid that houses a charming village inside". In China, the Disney World version of Beijing's Temple of Heaven welcomes you to a land of exotic mysteries". In Morocco, "magnificent mosaic art and stonework are the hallmarks of this winding world of courtyards, shops and street markets".
In Norway, the stand-out is a replica of the monumental Stave Church, built entirely of wood. "This curiously intimate structure," says the Internet ad, "is styled after the Gol Church of Hallingdal, which was built around 1250 AD". Not even the sacred escapes Replica-mania.
Paris and Venice seem to be the world's most duplicated cities. In Disneyworld's Italy, "the Doge's Palace in Venice is the centerpiece of this incredible Walt Disney World reproduction of the sights and sounds of Italy" (mercifully, not the smells).
Next door, "the charming streets of France are recreated right down to the sidewalk cafes, quaint boutiques and the Eiffel Tower off in the distance". This makes for three Doge's Palaces and three Eiffel Towers in the world - two of each replicas.

France by Disney
Disney World's Epcot Center World Showcase
Orlando, Florida
Each Disney country features a specific tour. One leads to the discovery of "Mexico's architecture and art as you take a guided walking tour of the Mexican showcase". Another offers "the inspirational music and stunning panoramic views of France, in relaxing comfort" (the theme of painlessness is reiterated).

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Rajasthan Divine Tour

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Tour Duration: 28 Nights / 29 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi - Madras - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Allepey - Cochin - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Bangalore - Mumbai

Day 01: Jaipur - Breakfast at hotel.
Reach Jaipur. A warm welcome at the station/airport or hotel(if arriving by surface) by local tour manager. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 02: Jaipur - Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort. Proceed to JAIGARH FORT. Return to city. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 03: Jaipur - Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for morning sightseeing of Jaipur covering the important palaces and monuments. Shopping in the city. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 04: Jaipur - Mandawa
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Mandawa. Reach and check in at hotel. Relax for the evening. Overnight at Mandawa.

Day 05: Mandawa - Breakfast at hotel.
From Castle Mandawa you will take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around.

Shopping in the evening and spending time with the local villagers. Overnight at Mandawa.

Day 06: Mandawa - Bikaner
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Bikaner. Reach Bikaner and check in at hotel. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 07: Bikaner - Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for Jodhpur. Reach and check in at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit the camel-breeding farm - the only one in Asia. Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 08: Bikaner - Jaisalmer Breakfast at hotel.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 09: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)

See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill. Overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 10: Jaisalmer - Breakfast at hotel.
Day will be free to explore the culture of this unique city. Overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 11: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Jodhpur. Reach and check in at hotel. Relax in the evening or proceed for shopping. Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 12: Jodhpur
Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside. Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 13: Jodhpur - Mt Abu
Proceed to Mt Abu after breakfast. Reach Mt. Abu. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at Mount Abu.

Day 14: Mt. Abu - Breakfast at hotel.
Day will be at Mt Abu. Visit the Dilwara Temples during the day. The architecture of these temples is very interesting and famous. Relax during the evening. Overnight at Mount Abu.

Day 15: Mount Abu - Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Udaipur. Reach and check in at hotel. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 16: Udaipur - Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for day sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard. Relax or shopping in the afternoon. Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 17: Udaipur - Chittaurgarh
After breakfast drive to Chittaurgarh. Overnight at Chittaurgarh.

Day 18: Chittaurgarh - Kota
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Kota in Western Rajasthan. Reach and check in at hotel. Relax for the day. Overnight at Kota.

Day 19: Kota
Brijraj Bhawan Palace, a colonial style palace, situated on the bank of river Chambal, was build in the early nineties. The palace has large spacious rooms that are tastefully done up with antique furniture. An intresting feature of the palace is the fact that almost all the rooms overlook the Chambal river providing an arrresting view of the mighty river. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Kota.

Day 20: Kota - Sawai Madhopur
Proceed to Sawai Madhopur after a relaxing breakfast. Reach and check in at hotel. Relax for the day. Overnight at resort in Sawai Madhopur.

Day 21: Sawai Madhopur
Game drives can be availed through the day as per annexure given at the end of the itinerary. Overnight at resort in Sawai Madhopur.

Day 22: Sawai Madhopur - Agra
Proceed by surface for Agra after breakfast. Reach Agra and check into hotel. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Agra.

Day 23: Agra - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 24: Delhi - Home
Proceed for day tour of Old & New Delhi. Transfer to airport or station in time for flight or train or leave by surface for the next destination.

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Introduction - Manali

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Manali - One of the most beautiful adventure destinations of India, Manali is basically a small town in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. Termed sometimes as the cradle between the lesser Himalayas, Manali is extremely popular with the tourists for its lavish display of un-spoilt natural beauty.
Rich in its scenic splendor, Manali draws a good number of tourists from within the country and abroad every year.

The patches of green surround the town as it has an ascending elevation towards the Himalayas from its southwestern end. Though irregular in formation, the entire valley gives probably the best scenic view in the
county.
MANALI (Location)
Manali is situated in the central parts of Himachal Pradesh, Manali is 32 km from Kullu valley, 280 km north of the state capital Shimla and 108 km from Mandi.
Manali is located at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level and is spread along the banks of the river Beas.
MANALI (Weather)
In winters, the temperature can drop below freezing point when heavy woolens are required. Summer temperatures are mild and light woolens/cottons are recommended. In Manali, one can find high mountains shrouded by silent snows and deep boulder strewn gorges.
There are thick forests, filled with cool breezes and bird song.

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Hotel Hacienda Chichen Offers You the Best Food Service in the Yucatan!

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Couples planning their Wedding Destination should concider this great Green Hotel embraced by Chichen Itza's magnificent Mayan temples in the Yucatan, Mexico

Right next to the Mayan Archaeological zone of Chichen Itza, in the Yucatan, Mexico, you will find one of Mexico's best Mayan Cuisine and Colonial Fusion menu selection served with utmost care to detail, from top food quality and organic produces, to exquisite zesty delights sure to dazzle you.

We highly recommend you plan your Wedding Destination or a memorable Family Luncheon or Dinner Party at The Hotel Hacienda Chichen. Its restaurants, terraces, and gardens offer a beautiful Colonial ambiance and excellent food service for any special occasion. 
An elegant addition to any luncheon party is this Green Boutique Hotel's “Organic Crudités, Fruits and Cheeses Extravaganza.” Guests love the exotic abundance of this artful edible “landscape.” The tropical colors, textures, aromas and tastes of this unique party selection offers each guest the rare opportunity to indulge in a fancy celebration of Yucatan’s aromas and flavors.
A great touch is to add music to the scene.  Professional Guitar Trios can stroll among your guest during the meal and regional dances such as Jarana Shows can be performed to enhance the event. Be sure to get the help of Chef Josue Cime to plan your special menu; Hacienda Chichen offers a variety of menu choices from 100% organic vegan recipes, to top meat quality choices, the range of tastes and food selection is fabulous and most delicious.  If you are looking for the perfect wedding destination, Hacienda Chichen is a place to check, visit their website: http://www.haciendachichen.com/ and review Yucatan Adventure Eco-Travel Guide on Nuptial Requirements in Mexico.  We hope you find this information helpful.

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This is the longest I've gone without posting on my poor neglected Cool Travel Guide. You want to know why? Drop by Grantourismo and you'll see that we've been a tad busy on our yearlong grand tour of the world, which we embarked on in February in partnership with HomeAway Holiday-Rentals. So far our trip has taken us from Melbourne via Dubai to London, Marrakech, Essaouira, Madrid, Jerez, Barcelona (pictured), Ceret, Perpignan, Paris, and now we're in Kotor in Montenegro. We're busy, but we're meeting some amazing people, having some extraordinary experiences, and we're generating some top quality content of which we're really proud: go take a look! I won't be neglecting Cool Travel Guide for much longer though... I have plans to re-launch the blog very soon, which I'll share with you shortly. In the meantime, do come and visit us at Grantourismo - even if it's just to drop by and say hello!

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Porter Airlines announces new non-stops flight from Toronto to Boston

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Toronto's small stylish airline, Porter Airlines, has announced that starting September 14, 2009, Porter will start offering non-stop flights to Boston, 3x daily.

Porter Airlines flies out of the Toronto Islands airport which is located in downtown Toronto, making it the convenient choice of travelers with business meetings or activities in Toronto's downtown core. The Porter Airlines terminal which only services Porter Airlines, has a comfortable lounge area and combined with quick check-in makes for a pleasanter flight experience than the cavernous Pearson Airport Terminal located on the north west boundary of Toronto.

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Cheap Flights Toronto to Miami

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Westjet is having a flight sale on lots of its Canadian and USA flight routes with prices as low as $50. for a Toronto to Quebec City flight or to Vancouver ($150), Calgary ($75), Halifax ($75.).

Flights to USA destinations are also on sale with bargain flight prices like $100. for Toronto to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, and $200. gets you on a flight to Los Angeles.

The catch? You need to book by January 7, 2010 (11:59 p.m. MST) for travel which needs to be used by May 31, 2010. Also, the airfare sale is for Canadian and U.S. destinations travel on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. More details at westjet.com

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Badian Island Resort Photos

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Enchanting Toronto

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There is more to Canada than skiing and Vancouver. Take Toronto, for example; while perhaps not the most popular destination for Indian travelers, the fact that over 50% of its population has emigrated from elsewhere in the last 30 years still speaks volumes about its charm.

Luckily for me I knew someone who knew someone who lived there, and I had decided to take advantage of this long-distance connection to go and see the birth state of Mike Myers, John Candy and Neil Young. Two of my friends had recently moved there from the UK to study at the University of Toronto and in the short time they had been there they had raved about this vibrant metropolis, its laid back way of life and stunning scenery.

Toronto lies on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes, so it has the feeling of a coastal city, albeit without that sea salt tang in the air. Barely an hour’s drive from the US border it is an easy option to add onto a trip to America, plus a good base from which to explore the vast wilderness that is Canada.  On landing at Pearson International Airport the unparalleled public transport system will deliver you practically to the door of any hotel you are staying in. From the classic Fairmont Royal York Hotel, built in the 1920s, to the psychedelic backpackers hostel on Queen St, there’s plenty of accommodation to suit the limits of your pocket.

As a budget traveller I almost always judge a city, to a certain degree, by the ease and cost of its transport network. Toronto’s is second to none, with an integrated grid of subways, streetcars and buses that span the entire city. For $30 you can buy a weekly pass at any subway station, allowing you onto any form of public transport for seven days. Although these passes run specifically from Monday to Sunday it would be worth investing in one whichever day of the week you arrive. I found that it was a godsend, allowing me to hop from one side of the city to another without scrabbling around for change.

However good and invaluable the public transport system is, the only way you can really get a feel for a city and its people is by walking around. How else can you stumble across hidden local bars, (like the Green Room tucked away behind the main theatre), meet the people who live and work there or discover an enchanting place to dine?

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My First Post

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I have seen a lot of people who are fond of traveling and sharing their experience among their friends.Those who are good at photography take a lot of pictures during their travel and uploading them in social networking sites.It depends upon the person interests and I would prefer reading their experiences because it provides me a totally different feeling to know what the place is all about.Movies like Vanilla Sky(Newyork) and Wings of Desire(Berlin) gets me itching to strap my traveling boots on are those that takes you through those cities.There are many exciting posts to come,stay tuned

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