Oct
16
2008
I have been traveling in Turkey since February and in April decided to head to Gallipoli with 10,000 other people for what is known as Anzac Day.
For those who don’t know ANZAC was the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed at the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey early on [...]
Sep
24
2008
Everyone has heard of the famous TT bike race but only those interested in off road biking will know about the Manx 2 day Trial.
The trial is held towards the end of August and is not just a race for single motorists but doubles can enter and there are many side car entries and this [...]
Apr
28
2008
Music lovers come on and head down to Japan’s very own outdoor rock festival. Fuji Rock Festival, held annually in the month of July in Neaba, Japan.
This would be the “Event of the Year” for music enthusiast especially in Asia.
Featuring international act and Japan’s mainstream and non-mainstream group, festival goers will find that the 3-day [...]
Apr
17
2008
Those heroes that shed their blood
And lost their lives…
You are now living in the soil of a friendly country,
Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies
And the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side
Here in this country of ours…
You, the mothers,
Who sent their sons from faraway countries
Wipe away your tears;
Your sons [...]
Mar
06
2008
Who is this St Patrick that we remember every year in celebrations literally across the World.
Saint Patrick was the patron Saint of Ireland and believed to have been born in the late 4th century.
St Patrick’s Day is always celebrated on the 17th March but there have been and are exceptions.
St Patricks Day 2008 will be [...]