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my MontrealAugust 23, 2010
Montreal is located at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa rivers, in the southwest of the province of Quebec, in Canada (map). If you are asking yourself how far you may be from Montreal then know that Quebec is 250km away (travel notes), Mont-Tremblant is 140km away (travel notes), distance to Ottawa is 190km, Toronto – 540km, Niagara Falls (Ontario) 680km (all approximate numbers). More: on...
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Cantons-de-l’Est – Eastern Townships, Quebec
Being located just about an hour out of Quebec City (photos) and less then hour southeast from Montreal (travel notes) in Eastern Townships we discovered mix of Quebecois and Anglo-Saxon history, cuisine, culture and everyday life. Cantons-de-l'Est - Eastern Townships, Quebec if (AC_FL_RunContent == 0) { alert("This page requires AC_RunActiveContent.js."); } else { AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase', 'http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0', 'width', '300', 'height', '220', 'src', 'http://www.worldthroughnews.com/ephoto/image/kbcqe06', 'quality', 'high', 'pluginspage', 'http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer', 'align', 'middle', 'play', 'true', 'loop', 'true', 'scale', 'noscale', 'wmode', 'transparent', 'devicefont', 'false', 'id', 'topMain', 'bgcolor', '#ffffff', 'name', 'topMain', 'menu', 'false', 'allowFullScreen', 'false', 'allowScriptAccess','sameDomain', 'movie', 'http://www.worldthroughnews.com/ephoto/image/kbcqe06', 'salign', 'tl', 'FlashVars', '' ); //end AC code } Upon arrival to our destination, B&B "Domaine des Chutes", then browsing from town to town, discovering farms, ...
my Montreal
Montreal is located at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa rivers, in the southwest of the province of Quebec, in Canada (map). If you are asking yourself how far you may be from Montreal then know that Quebec is 250km away (travel notes), Mont-Tremblant is 140km away (travel notes), distance to Ottawa is 190km, Toronto - 540km, Niagara Falls (Ontario) 680km (all approximate numbers). More: on Photos on Video Geographical map In the neighborhood, on the US side of the border, are Vermont, Main and the New York State (Plattsburgh photos). US border is only around 43mi. (70km) drive ...
Mont Tremblant photos
Mont Tremblant (968 meters or 3.175 feet), all season resort is one of most attractive ski hills on the eastern side of North America (map). Mont Tremblant is located in the heart of Laurentians region (travel notes), just north from Montreal (travel notes) in the province of Quebec, Canada (discover). More: Discover Canada on Photos on Video Geographical map Mont Tremblant and surrounding area provide numerous accommodations in pedestrian village and surrounding area, numerous ski lifts, gondola to the top of the mountain, hiking trails, biking, golf, activities on the lake, racing track... Mont Tremblant is also featured on few of our video ...
Niagara Falls
Thundering power of Niagara Falls makes them one of most popular natural attractions anywhere in the World. Niagara Falls, Canada / USA if (AC_FL_RunContent == 0) { alert("This page requires AC_RunActiveContent.js."); } else { AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase', 'http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0', 'width', '300', 'height', '220', 'src', 'http://www.worldthroughnews.com/ephoto/image/kbnia03', 'quality', 'high', 'pluginspage', 'http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer', 'align', 'middle', 'play', 'true', 'loop', 'true', 'scale', 'noscale', 'wmode', 'transparent', 'devicefont', 'false', 'id', 'topMain', 'bgcolor', '#ffffff', 'name', 'topMain', 'menu', 'false', 'allowFullScreen', 'false', 'allowScriptAccess','sameDomain', 'movie', 'http://www.worldthroughnews.com/ephoto/image/kbnia03', 'salign', 'tl', 'FlashVars', '' ); //end AC code } Overlooking the Falls there are many hotels where you'll find comfort of your home wile enjoying spectacular view. Just steps away there are many theme parks, restaurants, casinos, attractions for all family and experiences for everyone's ...
Establishing an Online Presence
Are you one of those individuals or business owners who are still in the dark by being off line, without some kind of online presence? It's never to late to turn the lights on, one way or another! Subscribe! This page will be continually updated with new material! ( Enter and submit your e-mail to stay in touch, to receive news about new articles! ) Programing languages, scripts and tools used by online publishers had evolved quickly in 20 years since first hyperlinks were used to connect web pages containing only a text. For that reasons all together may sound to ...
Prague on photography
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. Series of photographs were shot around Prague center. More: on Photos in Magazine on Video Geographical map The Charles bridge (Karluv most, 515m long) over the river Vltava ( enlarge images 1 and 2 ) was build in 1357 by Charles IV. Bridge was fortified by beautiful Gothic towers, two of them are are still standing. Bridge is also lined on both sides with a row of sculptures. More about Prague... if (AC_FL_RunContent == 0) { alert("This page requires AC_RunActiveContent.js."); } else { AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase', 'http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0', 'width', '590', 'height', '375', 'src', 'http://www.worldthroughnews.com/mov/photo/fotoload/eu/euczpr01', 'quality', 'high', 'pluginspage', 'http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer', 'align', 'middle', 'play', 'true', 'loop', 'true', 'scale', 'noscale', 'wmode', ...
Quebec city
Quebec city is the capital city of the province of Quebec in Canada (map). City is the home town to more than 500,000 of its inhabitants, wile province of Quebec has approximately 7,5 million people. Majority of Quebec city citizens are French-speaking and have been among first settlers that have inhabited area more than 400 years ago. More: Discover Canada in Magazine on Photos on Video Geographical map [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Province of Quebec flag"][/caption] Quebec city's historically rich architecture that reflects Europe more than it's location in North America is protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec city, Quebec, Canada // Stone ...
Maple syrup & sugar shacks
With spring in the air, we in Quebec head out in a sugar bush - some of the maple tree forests near by, in look out for one of the countless sugar shacks that produce maple syrup. How is maple syrup made? First signs of the warmer weather will make bushes and trees bud. That's the time when sugar shack owners and maple syrup producers start checking if their neck of the woods is ready to insert spouts into the tree trunks, hang a bucket on to each one and drop by drop collect a watery liquid. The full buckets ...
Prince Edward County – Ontario
Discovering Prince Edward County and its past reminded me right away of another historically very similar beginning for settlers of another part of Canada and this is the region of Eastern Townships (Cantons-de-l'Est) in Quebec. More: Discover Canada on Photos on Video Geographical map Booth regions were first settled few centuries ago by loyalists who left US during or right after the war of Independence. Settlers wanted to stay loyal to the British crown and they looked up to the North. Few centuries went by but the way of life has been preserved and cultivated for everyone's benefit. Prince Edward County today ...
Athens photos
Collection of photos shoot in Athens, in the month of March, 2010, just before the economic turmoil in Greece got spilled out into the streets. On the photos are featured thousands of years old historic places around the Athens, and also view of the city today, from the Acropolis. More: Discover Greece on Photos on Video Geographical map Featured photos: Greek parliament building, guard in the front of Monument to the unknown soldier Acropolis, the Erechtheion sanctuary View on Athens & Likavitos from Acropolis View from the Acropolis on the The Olympeion temple dedicated to the Zeus The sanctuary of Poseidon at Sounion, Attica Detail, the sanctuary of ...
Discover countries
Discover countries through basic facts about each country; capital city, population, language, religion, flag, etc. Choose a continent or region and quickly become familiar with neighboring countries on your continent or region, or with the next travel destination. Discover countries: Africa Antarctica Arctic Asia Australia and Oceania Caribbean Islands Central America Europe Middle East North America Oceans South America if (AC_FL_RunContent == 0) { alert("This page requires AC_RunActiveContent.js."); } else { AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase', 'http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0', 'width', '300', 'height', '264', 'src', 'http://www.worldthroughnews.com/mov/country/bt_world', 'quality', 'high', 'pluginspage', 'http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer', 'align', 'middle', 'play', 'true', 'loop', 'true', 'scale', 'noscale', 'wmode', 'transparent', 'devicefont', 'false', 'id', 'topMain', 'bgcolor', '#ffffff', 'name', 'topMain', 'menu', 'false', 'allowFullScreen', 'false', 'allowScriptAccess','sameDomain', 'movie', 'http://www.worldthroughnews.com/mov/country/bt_world', 'salign', 'tl', 'FlashVars', '' ); //end AC code }
my Croatia
For more than a thousand years Croats live in a land of unique beauty, in an area situated where the Alpine, Pannonian and Mediterranean regions of the Central-European geographical sphere converge. Beside already well known coastal belt stretching along the blue Adriatic sea, Dalmatia and Croatia’s thousand Islands, here you'll also come across places that may be off beaten path for majority of tourist heading to their favorite beach on the coast. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="580" caption="Croatia has an amazing coastline along the Adriatic sea."][/caption] Throughout WorldThroughNews.com you can Discover Croatia on photos, video, travel notes or simply by following next links: More: Discover ...
Geographical maps
Geographical maps is a collection of quick reference maps of continents, regions and countries from Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Caribbean Islands, Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America and maps of Antarctica and the Arctic. Geographical maps: Africa Antarctica Arctic Asia Australia and Oceania Caribbean Islands Central America Europe Middle East North America South America if (AC_FL_RunContent == 0) { alert("This page requires AC_RunActiveContent.js."); } else { AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase', 'http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0', 'width', '300', 'height', '260', 'src', 'http://www.worldthroughnews.com/mov/maps/bt_world', 'quality', 'high', 'pluginspage', 'http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer', 'align', 'middle', 'play', 'true', 'loop', 'true', 'scale', 'noscale', 'wmode', 'transparent', 'devicefont', 'false', 'id', 'topMain', 'bgcolor', '#ffffff', 'name', 'topMain', 'menu', 'false', 'allowFullScreen', 'false', 'allowScriptAccess','sameDomain', 'movie', 'http://www.worldthroughnews.com/mov/maps/bt_world', 'salign', 'tl', 'FlashVars', '' ); //end AC code }
Varadero and Havana (Cuba)
Situated on the north-west side of the Cuba on the Atlantic coast Varadero is a nice quite town with 20km long beach. Our visit included stay in one of modern newly build hotels (most of them are built after 1990) on the Varadero beach. Varadero // Varadero airport is about 30 - 45min. drive from most of the Varadero hotels. In our stay we also included a day trip to Havana. Havana is 2h drive from Varadero on narrow so-called "Mafia highway" constructed in the 1930s. [ Map of Cuba ] Trip to Havana was very informative and drive through Matansas city and ...
Rougemont, Montérégie
In Quebec everyone has its own favorite spot for apple picking and for us this is as for many Quebecois in Rougemont. Rougemont is in Montérégie region located in the southwestern corner of Quebec, Canada (discover). More: Discover Canada on Photos on Video Geographical map Orchards are on or around of a few hundred meters tall Mont Rougemont who is part of the Monteregian Hills. The mountain is mostly covered with maple forest and for that reason in the surrounding area can be found many sugar shacks who in late winter and early spring offer some tasty maple syrup. Just before first ...
Dalmatia
History Until Roman expansion in early years of A.D. (Anno Domini), on the eastern coast of Adriatic sea lived Illyrian tribe called the Dalmatae. Romans successfully conquered Illyrian lands of Dalmatia and Panonia as well as most of the Europe. Dalmatia had just become yet another Roman province for many centuries, or until collapse of Roman Empire. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="580" caption="Romans in Dioklecian Palace in Split, Dalmatia"][/caption] Since then many rulers claimed Dalmatia, Byzantine empire right after Romans, Croats settled at that same time and ruled from there with it's Kingdom, just to be followed by expansion of Hungarian crown, then ...
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Spaghetti with Sauce of Mushrooms
August 23, 2010
Spaghetti with sauce of mushrooms is another quick and easy recipe to make. It takes less then 1 hour of preparation and cooking time combined. This simple spaghetti sauce...
Dalmatia
August 8, 2010
History Until Roman expansion in early years of A.D. (Anno Domini), on the eastern coast of Adriatic sea lived Illyrian tribe called the Dalmatae. Romans successfully conquered...
Ćevapčići, close relative of Kebab
August 2, 2010
Ćevapčići (tchevapchichi) were during 20 century considered as a main fast food meal throughout the parts of central (discover) and southern (discover) Europe...
my Croatia
July 30, 2010
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News
Children’s festival at Park Jean Drapeau
August 14, 2010
La Fête des enfants de Montréal is held every year, around mid August, on two Montreal islands – île Sainte-Hélène and île Notre-Dame (photos), located in the flow of St. Lawrence river. Featured on photos is festival held in 2010: Access to the Festival is...
Sea of oil in Gulf of Mexico
May 31, 2010
Update: video featuring the modeling results captured in a series of dramatic animations produced by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and collaborators. Full article on Ocean currents carrying oil along Atlantic coast… Online Live feed of oil leak...
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Photos
Sveta Nedelja photo gallery
August 6, 2010
“If I ever knew that Indians and cowboys will move into my neck of the woods I would never cross the Big Blue in search of them in North America”. One of the photos in this photo gallery... View more...
Diocletian’s Palace photo gallery
July 30, 2010
Diocletian’s palace in Split is another UNESCO World Heritage Site you should visit even if you are just traveling through Split. More: on Photos in Magazine on Video Geographical... View more...
Knin fortress
July 20, 2010
Knin Fortress was build on Mt. Spas in the 10th century. From Knin around the year 1080 King Dmitar Zvonimir ruled with the Kingdom of Croatia. More: on Photos in Magazine on Video Geographical... View more...
Beketinec
June 10, 2010
Croatia on photography; Beketinec and surrounding villages still have in part that charm of a typical central-European village found in Europe throughout the centuries. On this photos I tried to... View more...
Zagreb photo gallery II
May 19, 2010
Photo-Walk: the Upper town Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia (map). Walk the streets of Kaptol and Gradec, see parts of the walls and towers that were throughout the Middle age protecting the... View more...
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