7 Nov
Andaman Discoveries, a grassroots responsible travel group in Thailand, has won the 2008 SEED Award, Travel+Lesiure Global Vision Award and is a finalist for the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award. Hilary Benn, Minister of DEFRA will honor Andaman Discoveries for their contribution to sustainable development.
Tui Chomphusri is a long way from her home on the sunny shores of Thailand's Andaman Coast. The tsunami of December 2004 set in motion an unusual chain of events that culminates in her visit to London this week. Initially working in disaster relief, Tui inspired villagers to develop alternative forms of income. These efforts spawned an innovative type of tourism that is now garnering international awards."When I arrived to help, I thought I was going to help clean up for a few weeks, and then I would go home again. What I found was something different - a chance to be a part of long-term development. Our efforts grew from simple fresh food delivery into programs that are helping people to build a better future. After all the hard work, I am finally able to take a deep breath and know that we are making a difference," Tui said.
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24 Jun
The Circo de Beijing, or Beijing Circus, is performing their new show, entitled “The Emperor of Mongolia:The Wind of Genghis Khan†on Corrientes, the Broadway of Buenos Aires.According to Yahoo News, the performance consists of 39 acrobats performing under the direction of Xin Guining.The Beijing Circus has been established for over half a century and considers itself part of a tradition that goes back for thousands of years.Internationally renowned, the group has trained in specific Chinese acrobatic techniques that leave audiences gasping.The show will be held for four consecutive nights, the 26th through the 29th, at Luna Park.Tickets can be purchased online at TicketPortal.
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