Analyst sees impact on media buys as less severe in 2010, strengthening local ad markets.

I first read about Earth.org on the TravelBlogExchange site. I though that the idea of a non profit travel wiki sounded interesting. Otto Stricker, the founder, tells Europe a la Carte about the site.1 What is the aim of Earth.org?Imagine

When you're on a budget, one of the ways to enjoy the city you're visiting is to do a free walking tour that takes you round the major sites, giving you a little background on each one. There are many

In quenching the thirst for Italian food, flair, and fashion, the island of Sicily is often overlooked. Yes, it's that island being kicked by the "boot" of Italy itself, hanging out casually in the middle of the Mediterranean sea. Sicily

MyLifeinLeeds.co.uk is a new online guide to the English city of Leeds, written by locals to provide infornation about what's on offer in Leeds for locals, leisure and business travellers. Readers can ask questions and post photos and videos on

Last year I raved about The Hermitage museum and gallery in St Petersburg, which is surely one of the most spectacular art experiences you can have in Europe - so I was pretty excited to learn that the Hermitage is

One of my favourite spots in Zagreb is the Old Town. It's not as spectacular as the Old Town of Dubrovnik nor as flashy as the one in Split, but it does carry itself with a certain elegance that suits

Istanbul Eats, with the strap line "a serious eater's guide to the city", caught my eye as the May 2009 Guardian Travel Blog of the Month. Founders Yigal Schleifer and Ansel Mullins tell us about the blog.Ciya Sofrasi Restaurant, Istanbul1

I was fortunate to attend the opening preview of the mixed media art exhibition at the Cockenzie power station on 4 June 2009. The exhibition is part of the annual 3 Harbours Arts Festival which is entitled "art in unsual

Sweden prides itself on its natural beauty. As it should. With that pride comes Allemansrätten. Literally it translates to "everyman's right." A better definition though comes from Naturvårdsverket, the government environmental agency.Naturvårdsverket writes: "The Right of Public Access is a

The Giant Paperboat Launch, part of the 3 Harbours Arts Festival, took place at Cockenzie harbour in East Lothian on 4 June 2009. Several giant paperboats lined up ready for launching at 20.00 on the shoreline.The giant paper boats assemble

Honolulu here we come! Are you planning a trip to Hawaii? If so you may want to check out the packages online. Various travels spots are offering 8 days and 7 night packages as low as $2500. The package includes

San Diego has some of the finest areas in California, yet 8 miles away you could enjoy a stay at the Catamaran Resort and Spa. The hotel is comfortably seated near the Mission Bay Aquatic Park. The international airport is

Imagine the mountains capped with snow top exposure, while the grounds are salty wet with smudges of snow about the land. Can you picture it?

South Dakota is the southern parts of the United States. The region surrounds the states south of the Mason Dixie Line. South Dakota is a confederated state where haunting of the Civil War still leaves sprinkles of evidence along each

KOM OMBO is the Temple of HORUS and SHOBEK, which the sights are spectacle. Passing along you may want to enjoy EDFU, which will put you in front of HORUS.

The Wateree Blue Trail Dedication will take place this Saturday, June 6, on National Trails Day. Speakers include South Carolina State Senator Vincent A. Sheheen and other community leaders. Reporters are invited to attend the dedication and an inaugural paddle

River advocates from 25 states will join American Rivers tomorrow on Capitol Hill to send a strong message to Congress about the importance of healthy rivers to communities, and the need to strengthen and pass the American Clean Energy and

Terre Haute, Indiana - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today selected 289 applications for the first national sign-up for floodplain...

Edinburg, Texas - Border Patrol agents assigned to the McAllen Station seized four high powered weapons near the Hidalgo port...