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How to Turn Your Expertise into a Scalable Business
I've had a lot of people reach out these past couple of months asking about how to build an online business, how to create an online course, or how to start a membership site/coaching program. We both know there is NOTHING more important than scale and making sure what you're doing is multiplying your time in the future.
It's the ONLY way to create a lifestyle, and live life on YOUR terms. E-learning is a thriving industry, and it's still at it's beginning stages. I wanted to share with you my thoughts on how to make sure you're building a business and lifestyle you thoroughly enjoy, and that isn't attached to your time.
Here are 5 ways to turn your expertise into a scalable business:
1. Stop making the wrong trades
Everything you do should multiply your time, and should give you more freedom to make a bigger impact. Successful entrepreneurs realize they will never become wealthy trading time for money. It's ok for a while when you start, but at some point you have to focus on scaling and leverage. You're fighting an uphill battle if you're trying to make seven figures trading time for money. You won't get to seven figures only doing more of what made you six figures.
Focus on the power of leverage and how to create consistent income without trading time for money. One of the most intelligent ways I've seen people do this has been creating online courses and programs that make money 24/7. Take some time to really analyze if you're maximizing your time. If you are trading time for money, make 100 percent sure it's an intelligent trade.
2. Start creating vs. waiting
I've been fortunate enough to interview dozens of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and one thing is always abundantly clear – they don't wait for opportunities to come to them, they create them. A WANTrepreneur spends their first day designing a logo while the true entrepreneur closes their first 10 clients. If thriving is a goal, you must stop procrastinating, stop creating 100-page business plans, stop researching the perfect website font, and start executing on the things that matter.
The time is now, and there is no tomorrow for champions. I promise you that one year from now you will have wished you started today. Wake up early, go to bed late, disable distractions, be relentless, stay intentional, and never give up. It's simple – if you want it to happen, make it happen. Period. You will make time for things you really care about.
"Most people spend the first half of their lives saying they are too young, and the second half saying they're too old."
3. Be a producer, not a consumer
MJ Demarco in "The Millionaire Fast Lane," talks about the importance of being a producer first, and a consumer second. Here is an excerpt: "Applied, this means instead of buying products on TV, sell products. Instead of digging for gold, sell shovels. Instead of taking a class, offer a class. Instead of borrowing money, lend it. Instead of taking a job, hire for jobs. Instead of taking a mortgage, hold a mortgage. Break free from consumption, switch sides, and reorient to the world as producer. To consume richly, produce richly first. Unfortunately, most people have it backward: consumption and no production. Producers get rich. Consumers get poor. Switch teams and reorient as a producer first, a consumer second. Make wealth attracted to you!"
Those focused on building something bigger than themselves, and those on purpose, are always producing results, not consuming.
4. Tell yourself now matters
I'm guessing you'd like to be financially free by the time you're 65 years old? I'm sure everybody does. Let's deal in reality here.
- 69% of Americans who start working at 25 will be dependent on relatives, friends, or charities at age 65.
- Nearly 36% of people age 65 to 69, and 21 percent age 70 to 74, are still working.
- Almost 75% of single Social Security recipients aged 65+depend on Social Security for all or most of their monthly income.
I will tell you, becoming one of the few who are economically secure starts with urgency NOW. You MUST have a sense of urgency to thrive. Do you think those struggling in their 30s, 40s, and 50s told themselves they were going to struggle? Of course not. If you talked to them when they were younger, they were confident they would have their dream house, dream job, have lots of money, and be enjoying life to the fullest. What happened? They never told themselves NOW matters. They didn't connect their daily actions with their future goals. Don't fall into that trap.
Realize that now matters more than any other time, and the "someday isle" mentality is killing so many dreams. I know people who have been in the same company for years, but haven't advanced. You often hear people say "I have 20 years of experience, I should get paid more," but in actuality, that person has one year of experience repeated 20 times. If they're not sharpening their skills, learning better tools, or constantly trying to better themselves, they aren't becoming more valuable. Why should they expect more money?
"Change your life today. Don't gamble on the future, act now, without delay." – Simone de Beauvoir
5. Stand on the shoulder of giants
You don't need to reinvent the wheel, and you sure as hell don't need to figure everything out yourself. Find something that is already working and make it better or connect with those who have mastered what you're looking to get better at. A smart person learns from their mistakes, as all successful people do, but those wanting world- class results learn from other people's mistakes so they can shorten their learning curve, and not waste as much time.
One of the reasons entrepreneurship, and building online businesses are growing exponentially is because of the endless possibilities and upside. I wanted to bring you one of the industries giants live! I've teamed up with millionaire-maker David Siteman Garland from "Rise To The Top".
And we did something very special for you. We ran a very deep dive free online training session on how to Create, Promote and Profit from your very own online course. You can check out the replay here. It will be taken down soon so act quick.
During the live training we revealed the specific 7 step process David has used to earn himself (and his students), millions of dollars with online courses. And you'll see how absolutely anyone can use this process. Even if you don't have an idea, any experience or even an audience. We have you the entire process for free.
So, click here to watch the free training instantly! I promise you'll be glad you did.
Great tips on entrepreneurship and using our individual skill sets. Very encouraging and offers insight about how to achieve whatever goal we have for a business we may want to start. Thank you!
Peter thanks for sharing your advice I have listened to your podcast and mixtapes quite a few times. For me, rather than wait till i have the right skills, I have practiced the habit of just getting started and figuring out the detail later. This strategy has helped me a lot.
The article is really worth reading. These are like a stepping stone encouraging and motivating the person to stay on top of their goal. One must have passion to do things they want to achieve in life. These elements will immune the desire, the thirst, the determination to accomplish the goal (short term or long term). Periodic Success (for shorter goals) will make the person passionate to work ceaselessly on longer term goals.
Thank you for sharing the great ideas. Thumbs up and three cheers for the same..!!!
These are some good motivating factors that can get people on their feet and moving to strive for passive income. I personally have seen my parents and grandparents work 50 years of their life to retire with no real passive income. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad I made it my mission in life to become successful with enough passive income to never have to work again. Anyone who has a job or is passionate about something can be an expert. You can turn that into a business for passive income.


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Was Headley an FBI informer?
Headley was arrested twice before on drug charges but was released early as he was "good informant".
Washington: Pakistani-American David Coleman
Headley, a LeT operative charged with criminal conspiracy in
the 26/11 terror attacks, was arrested twice before on drug
charges but was released early as he was a "good informant" in
unearthing of some of the major drug cartels.
Headley was arrested on October 3 by the FBI and has been
charged for being involved in the Mumbai terror attacks, in
which 166 people were killed.
The 49-year-old Chicago resident, who worked as an
informant to federal prosecutors at least twice as a result of
which his sentence was reduced, has again turned out an
informant for FBI this time.
The FBI charge-sheet filed against Headley gives an
indication of it, in which the federal prosecutors say that he
is cooperating in the investigation.
Court records indicate that Headley, earlier known as
Dawood Gilani, was arrested twice on drug charges and on both
the occasions, his sentence was reduced and was able to leave
the jail early as he turned out to be a good informant to the
drug enforcement agencies and helped them in unearthing of
some of the major drug cartels.
Given the strong case against him in Mumbai attacks,
Headley is unlikely to come out of the jail and faces death
penalty. "But by talking this time, Headley might escape the
death penalty," Philadelphia Inquirer said.
Headley has been charged in a 12-count criminal
information with six counts of conspiracy to bomb places in
India and Denmark and for providing material support to
terrorist plots.
"He wasn`t tough to crack: Before the day was out,
Daood "David" Gilani decided to save his own skin, agreeing to
betray his drug-dealing partners by helping US drug agents set
up a sting," the paper said, referring to his arrest in 1988
on charges of possessing two kilos of heroine.
"It was the beginning of a complicated, off-and-on
relationship as a confidential informant with the Drug
Enforcement Administration -- one that lasted more than a
decade," the paper said.
"In fact Gilani was so helpful as a DEA informant in
the late 1990s on heroin imported from Pakistan, according to
records, that prosecutors made a rare move: They ended his
probation years early, allowing him to travel freely. Within
weeks, investigators say, he began training with terrorists in
Pakistan," the paper said.
Headley was again arrested in New York in 1997,
smuggling drugs into the country. This time he again got off
with a lighter sentence by testifying against his partners.
"Once again (after his recent arrest), Headley
immediately switched sides. Prosecutors say he admitted taking
trips to the jihadist camps and performing surveillance and
photo reconnaissance for terrorist plots in Denmark and India,
including preparations for the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks,"
the newspaper said.
`Headley could be `double agent`
Indications that US terror suspect
David Headley could have been a "double agent" for American
agencies and Pakistan-based outfits have become clearer for
Indian investigators with mounting evidence coming there way.
Top official sources said that there is a strong suspicion
that US agency CIA knew about Headley`s link with
Lashkar-e-Taiba one year before Mumbai attack but did not
convey it when he was freely travelling across India.
The investigators believe that the US agencies kept away
the information from India and never allowed the Pakistani-
origin Headley to get "exposed".
The 39-year old terror suspect, arrested by FBI for his
role in Mumbai attacks, had visited India in March 2009 --
four months after Mumbai attack carried out by LeT -- but FBI
still did not inform India that Headley is a LeT operative,
apparently fearing he could be arrested in India.
The sources said that they apprehended that if Headley
got less punishment in court then India would have a
reasonable ground to believe that Headley was a US agent and
also working for LeT.
It could also add credence to the belief that there was a
plea bargain between Headley and US agencies.
Sources said if Headley gets a jail term of just two to
four years then India will press for his extradition after he
serves his sentence.
During his multiple visits to India, Headley had spent a
lot of money running into lakhs of rupees through credit cards
issued by American banks and in fake Indian currency, believed
to have been brought from Pakistan.
Indian investigators were now trying to find out who had
paid his credit card bills in the American banks.
The sources said the US agencies gave Indian authorities
two inputs about possible terror attack before 26/ 11 -- in
September and October 2008. On both the occasions, the LeT
aborted their missions at the last minute.
During their discussions, FBI officials told Indian
investigators that Headley does not want to be questioned by
Indian investigators, raising suspicion that the US agency
does want him to be questioned by India.
Sources said now the Indian investigators will be able to
question Headley only after filing a chargesheet against him
in connection with Mumbai attack case.
About Headley`s accomplice, Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur
Hussain Rana, sources said during his visit to Mumbai he did
lots of shopping -- sarees, pants, shirts -- but left behind

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Bruce Sanguin, a United Church minister for over 20 years, currently serves Canadian Memorial Church & Centre for Peace in Vancouver, B.C.
With his passion for reconciling science and religions, Sanguin strongly believes that knowledge of an evolutionary universe requires a new cosmology that "simply cannot be contained by old models and images of God, or by old ways of being the church."
Having urged readers to rediscover awe by considering their place within the 14-billion-year history of the cosmos with Darwin, Divinity, and the Dance of the Cosmos, Sanguin has written a follow-up volume, The Emerging Church: A Model for Change & a Map for Renewal (Wood Lake $24.95) to provide practical tips for congregations to revitalize their churches and reflect on what an "emergent" culture within a congregation might look like.
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A MOUNTED police officer suffered back injuries after being thrown from a horse which had been startled by a speeding lorry.
Police say the heavy goods vehicle was speeding and passed the horse closely. The driver sped off leaving the officer requiring hospital treatment.
The female officer remained in Wythenshawe Hospital over night, receiving treatment for her back injury.
The incident occurred in Nell Lane, Chorlton, yesterday (Tuesday) at 9.35am.
This offence comes only a month after Greater Manchester Police's National Horse and Road Safety Awareness Day, during which officers handed out leaflets to motorists in the hope of raising awareness of mounted police patrols.
Police would like to remind motorists of the following protocols:
Pass horses wide and slow
Do not attempt to overtake when there is oncoming traffic
Treat horses as you would a car
On quiet rural roads be aware that a horse and rider may be around the next bend
Chief Inspector Jeremy Pidd, head of the force's Mounted Unit, said: "Despite the fact that police horses are highly trained animals, this accident has happened because a vehicle passed too quickly and too close.
"We would reiterate that the only way to pass a horse is wide and slow."
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We stayed for 4 days just before Xmas 2013 - this is a wonderful boutique hotel with an unusual ambiance and luxury rooms. We stayed in the Von Goethe room - looks over the courtyard, quiet and secluded, very comfortable but almost at the top of the hotel - if you want less stairs then pick Shakespeare (first floor) or Tolkien (second floor) - or Schubert or Picasso for a room at the front overlooking the canal - it's a lot of steps up to the Room at the Top! Every room is unique and will not disappoint so make your choice based on how well you can cope with steep stairs and the view you prefer. Service is exceptional - the staff couldn't be more helpful and breakfast is good - be prepared to take your time as it is prepared to order but well worth the wait. As with all quality hotels in Amsterdam, this hotel is pricey but well worth it for the special experience - we did find the extras such as coffee and late night drinks/snacks to be good value for money. Certainly in the middle of winter the rooms are a great place to relax between a day spent walking around the city and a meal out in the evening.
The location is very convenient - on one of the main canals with good walking distance to almost all the city centre with a bonus proximity to the main tram that links the station to the outskirts of the city. We used the tram to get around quickly but we also walked to the Museum district, the main shops, the central station, the "red light" district, Dam Square, toured the canals and a top quality restaurant each evening.
Staying at Hotel Seven one Seven was a totally relaxing experience and after a number of short break trips to Amsterdam, staying in different four or five star hotels, we would always choose this hotel in the future - it's hard to think of any improvements that could be made - except maybe put a mirror carefully positioned in the room so I can plug my hairdrier in nearby and still look in a mirror to dry my hair - its really frustrating trying to dry and style ones hair with no idea what one is doing! - but for four days I still managed OK!!
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In the fast-paced, caffeine-powered, and sometimes reckless world of computer security, the security analogy of a "hard crunchy outside and soft chewy inside," a staple of the security community today, is uncannily apropos as we spend millions to protect and fortify the outside perimeter network and nary spend a dime to address internal threats. However, as convenient as it may be to leave internal systems free from controls, it's a disaster once someone "bites" through to that unprotected inside; consider, too, the potential damage (whether intentional or not) that could be generated by those employees or partners who have legitimate access to the center. Lackadaisical attention to the soft and chewy inside could compromise your security at any time. The authors of Special OPs: Host and Network Security for Microsoft, UNIX, and Oracle immerse you in this analogy of intranet security and "the soft chewy inside" so frequently neglected in today's security oration. In this book, you will find the critical pieces to securing your vital internal systems from attackers (both friend and foe) and a near complete picture to understanding your internal security risk.


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Disremember — Dis re*mem ber, v. t. To fail to remember; to forget. [Obs. or Archaic] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
disremember — 1815, Amer.Eng. colloquialism, from DIS (Cf. dis ) + REMEMBER (Cf. remember) … Etymology dictionary
disremember — [dis΄ri mem′bər, dis′ri mem′bər] vt. [Dial. or Informal] to forget; be unable to remember … English World dictionary
disremember — verb /dɪsɹɪˈmɛmbə/ To fail to remember; to forget. she replied, with her air of mock seriousness: 'I seem ter disremember at the moment.' … Wiktionary
disremember — /dis ri mem beuhr/, v.t. Southern and South Midland U.S. to fail to remember; forget. [1805 15; DIS 1 + REMEMBER] * * * … Universalium
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disremember — (Roget s Thesaurus II) verb Informal. To fail to remember: forget. Idiom: draw a blank. See REMEMBER … English dictionary for students
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Stalbridge before the National Health Service
Hilary Townsend remembers the days of the Panel Patients and home remedies
Published in February '07
|Dr H H Moyle was a much-respected doctor in the Stalbridge area from before the First World War until after the Second.
Robert Boyle the scientist has been perhaps the most famous resident of Stalbridge. His early experiments on the effects of heat, fire, ice and water on common elements were started in his Stalbridge laboratory. As a result, his acute observations challenged accepted 17th-century scientific judgements and folk remedies.
Folk remedies, herbs and simples, sometimes mixed up with witchcraft, remained in the treatment of illness, there being nothing else available. Some folk remedies lasted a long time. Rev. W S Swayne, a young curate in Stalbridge in the 1880s, had to persuade a mother not to give her young baby cheap sherry wine; the mother had inherited a belief that to do so would rid the child of a birth mark.
|Dr Moyle and his family lived in the Georgian house on the left. His consulting room was to the right of the white door, with his dispensary beyond – he mixed a lot of his own medicines.
It was well into the 19th century before the connection was grasped between infectious disease and bad drains and contaminated water, after which the population expanded dramatically. Lloyd George's 1912 National Insurance Act compelled basic insurance for workers and many bread-winners retained loyalty to Friendly Societies to support them further. These – such as Oddfellows and Foresters – in return for modest contributions provided members with some financial help in unemployment or sickness.
My family was enrolled for generations in the Independent Order of Rechabites, a teetotal Friendly Society. My father, well aware of the evils of excessive drinking in Stalbridge, which had eleven pubs in the l890s, had signed the pledge in his teens.
In the 20th century, Nursing Associations were set up nationally to provide local district nurses. In l934 the Stalbridge and Stourton Caundle Nursing Association agreed to be affiliated to Dorset County Council's Nursing Association and to advertise for a fully trained nurse. Mr George Prideaux, owner of the local milk factory, offered a vacant house in Gold Street at a rent of seven shillings (35p) per week, and the district nurse was permitted to hire a car 'when conditions did not make it reasonable for her to cycle'. In l937 the County Nursing Association offered a car and a grant towards its maintenance, but the loyal Stalbridge Committee at once asked if it could be bought from the local Lovelace's garage, not in Dorchester.
The Stalbridge Nursing Association Committee was ecumenical, the Rector being Chairman and the Congregational Minister, Rev. Arthur Lamb, Treasurer. It was a socially prestigious committee and threw itself into the organisation of a fete at Thornhill House, collections, whist drives and concerts to raise funds.
This was a time when working people who could not afford their doctor's private fees became his Panel Patients to support their treatment. A local resident in her eighties tells me that a patient who was 'on the Panel', ie. sick and being treated by the doctor, received ten shillings (50p) per week, was not permitted to do any work or to go out after 5pm and had to report regularly to the doctor.
|Mr George Prideaux, owner of the milk factory in Stalbridge, offered this cottage in Gold Street to the Nursing Association in l934 to accommodate the district nurse.
At the same time, local Hospital Associations had been set up and local volunteers collected one penny per week towards a fund to provide for hospital treatment. Stalbridge patients went to the Yeatman Hospital at Sherborne or, if suffering from an infectious disease such as scarlet fever, to the isolation hospital at Blandford.
Our greatly respected physician, Dr Moyle, generally dispensed his own medicines from a small dispensary adjoining his consulting room opposite the church. In l929 a chemist, Mr W C F Hughes, bought premises in Stalbridge High Street. He provided a wide variety of ointments, medicines, surgical and baby equipment, with good stocks of gripe water, Virol, Steadman's Powders, bile beans, Scott's Emulsion and Benger's Food.
The professionals in Stalbridge before the National Health Service were the doctor, the chemist and the district nurse. They were aided by one or two good women who would sit up at night with the sick and dying to give the carers a rest and, at the end, lay out the corpse. In addition, there were kindly, practical women to whom young mothers felt able to appeal for advice. My mother was one such person.
This informal structure was important. People did not travel far then, money was in short supply and used sparingly and we all knew each other. When I was a child, people in the village frequently asked my mother's advice about health problems or the management of their babies. To an overwrought young mother or her ailing husband my mother would recommend a tonic. Tonic wine, cod-liver oil and malt, iron pills or something put up by the chemist and preferably bright red: all these, my mother felt, made up for what a frugal diet lacked. Older people who consulted my mother were often recommended Californian syrup of figs, cascara, finest dried senna pods or a brew which I am sure my mother, an enthusiastic herbalist, made up herself.
Goose grease, saved from the Christmas goose, was warmed and rubbed into the chest to ease a tight cough. Coughs were taken very seriously. Chills and colds were common among men who worked out of doors, getting cows in or hedging and ditching or working on the roads. If a cough became persistent and racking, it caused great alarm for tuberculosis. This dreadful disease had been a scourge in Stalbridge in times past and local families often had a history of it. A sufferer might be sent away for complete rest for a year or more in a TB nursing home in Bournemouth, where the pine trees gave off healing properties.
|Miss Drew made shirts and sold fancy goods from this house. In l929 a chemist, Mr W C F Hughes, bought and altered it. It has remained the local pharmacy ever since.
Pneumonia, in the days before modern drugs, was a very dangerous illness and fairly common. It could come on suddenly with a fever that raged uncontrollably, delirium and terribly laboured breathing. Very little could be done and the illness had to come to a crisis, when either the laboured breathing became quieter and the patient would eventually recover, or it ceased because the patient was dead.
Horse liniment was applied to sprains and bad backs. Flannel might be sewn into the undergarment of a lumbago sufferer (my mother always said red flannel was best) or brown paper fixed to the affected part, the flat iron heated (gently) on the range and the brown paper ironed on the patient. The heat was very soothing. Olive oil, camphorated oil or the core of a roasted onion were used to alleviate earache.
In those pre-war and wartime days almost all babies were born at home, whatever the conditions of it. The district nurse or an experienced local woman would be in attendance from the beginning of labour and Dr Moyle at the end. There was a great deal of ignorance about what constituted a good diet and my mother was constantly called upon to advise about this.
A lot of Stalbridge people refused to seek help from the doctor for anything, either because they never had, or for fear of costs or of what he might tell them. That was another reason why in the days before the National Health Service, only the fit survived. When the war came it brought food rationing, which meant for most people the best and most balanced diet they had ever known. It also gave us a tremendous amount of information from the Ministry of Food and the wireless, especially Grandma Buggins, an extremely popular radio character who advised daily about how to use rationed food efficiently.
The war ended in l945 and the huge task of post-war house-building and reconstruction began. In l948, Dr Moyle gave up his practice, retaining only a few private patients. The National Health Service had arrived.
|The author's mother, Mrs Kate Rabbetts, in l937


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Entdecke historische Städte und außergewöhnliche Landschaften, entspanne in kleinen Dörfern, mach eine Bootsfahrt und übernachte an Bord, entdecke das aufregende Istanbul.
Weiße Kalkterrassen und schimmernde blaue Moscheen – erlebe historische Höhepunkte und natürliche Wunder auf einem fantastischen Trip. Schlendere durch Istanbuls Paläste, bevor du skurrile unterirdische Städte und die Feenkamine Kappadokiens erlebst. Halte dich an öffentliche Busse und preisgünstige Unterkünfte, die nicht nur deine Reisekosten niedrig halten, sondern dir auch die Möglichkeit geben, Einheimische zu treffen. Entdecke die Geheimnisse der Region – seien es antike römische Straßen in Ephesus oder die Geschäftigkeit der türkischen Basare. Du wirst dich noch lange an dieses 15-tägige Abenteuer zwischen Asien und Europa erinnern!
Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich.
Entdecke die Sehenswürdigkeiten Istanbuls auf einem Orientierungs-Spaziergang, und erkunde die Stadt anschließend auf eigene Faust. Fahrt mit dem Nachtbus nach Kappadokien.
Genieße ein hausgemachtes Abendessen bei einer Gastfamilie im Ort. Wandere durch die Region, entdecke unterirdische Städte und die fantastischen Feenkamine Kappadokiens. Wenn du willst, kannst du optional am frühen Morgen mit dem Heißluftballon fahren. Nachtbus an Tag 5 nach Antalya.
Nachts siehst du die Flammen des Olymps. Genieße am nächsten Abend ein frisch zubereitetes Abendessen, bevor du an Bord eines Bootes unter dem Sternenhimmel des Ägäischen Meers übernachtest.
Zurück an Land in Ucagiz reist du in den charmanten Ort Dalyan – besuche dort die Schlammbäder, schwimme oder entspanne am Strand.
Du besuchst die weißen Kalksinterterrassen von Pamukkale, eines UNESCO-Welterbes, und die Ausgrabungen von Hierapolis.
Mache dich mit Ephesus und seinem Museum vertraut, der Johannesbasilika, der Moschee von Isa Bey und der pittoresken Stadt Sirince, wo du auch einen Schluck lokalen Wein versuchen kannst.
Optionaler Besuch von Troja und Gallipoli.
Du bist zurück in der großen Stadt wo du eine letzte Nacht mit der Gruppe verbringst.
Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich.
Entdecke historische Städte und außergewöhnliche Landschaften, entspanne in kleinen Dörfern, mach eine Bootsfahrt und übernachte an Bord, entdecke das aufregende Istanbul.
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Depending on the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between June 18th and July 17th, 2015. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan in Muslim areas, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time. Train travel: Ongoing improvements to the rail system in Turkey will continue throughout 2012/13 - due to this, we have adjusted this itinerary to replace any train service with alternate transportation. Day 8 Overnight boat: Overnight on board the boat will take place between May and October only and will depend on weather conditions even then. The rest of the year and when the weather does not permit sleeping onboard, you will stay in a local hotel. This is a multi-share night onboard a typical boat, mattresses will be put on the floor and you will be provided with bedding. There is one passenger toilet and one shower inside and one outside, both are shared. No hot water. No towels will be provided. Looking to add to your experience? Check out our Theme Packs! Specially designed for travellers with unique interests, theme packs are optional add-ons to your G adventures trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Theme Packs must be booked prior to departure, please see details in our optional activities field and ask you sales CEO.
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.
Max. 18, im Schnitt 12.
12x Frühstück, 2x Abendessen.
Breakfast Many breakfasts are included as part of your tour. Turkish breakfasts are very different from your usual cereal and toast morning fare - when was the last time you had olives for breakfast? They pretty much universally consist of large slices of fresh "french style" white bread accompanied by slices of tomato, cucumber, white and yellow cheeses, olives, jam and honey. This is accompanied by tea (which a Turk would always choose!) or coffee (which is pretty much always instant coffee) You will of course want to sample the famous Turkish coffee, but it is usually taken after a big lunch or dinner, or in the late afternoon with a pastry. While we think these breakfasts are absolutely delicious, some travellers do find them a bit repetitive and enjoy buying market fruit the day before and eating this for breakfast. Lunches ...will usually be simple and on the run. They are a great chance to try Turkey's delicious and healthy array of "fast foods". This may include, "gozleme", a type of Turkish savory crepe, "chorba", delicious lentil soup, and of course doner kebabs in both beef and chicken varieties. You won't want to miss the chance to try "pide", Turkish pizza, and lahmucan- thin crust pizza you fold greenery into You may also find "kumpir", Turkish stuffed potatoes. Dinner Most Turks start their dinners with a couple of mezes- small taster dishes such as grilled octopus, aubergine salad, and many more. You could also choose a soup made of fresh local ingredients. Main courses tend to be based around fresh seafood if you are near the coast (expect to pay around 15 lira for a whole fish)or the ubiquitous kebab- skewers of charcoaled meat which comes on bread with salad. There are plenty of variations of the kebab-many regions have their own speciality so be sure to ask your leader. Desserts Yum- its all about the sugar. Baklava (about 2 TKL a piece for the good stuff) is something of a national obsession and it is believed the best comes from the East. There are endless varieties of pastries and milk based deserts available and you are sure to spend at least some time in a Turkish bakery taste testing. Snacks Don't miss munching on a simit , a Turkish pretzel or perhaps some grilled sweet corn to get you through between meals. Drinks Tea, served in small tulip glasses, is the number one beverage of choice in Turkey. It is freshly brewed and a tea bag is a rare thing. Turkish coffee is wonderful thing to try. The national beer is named Efes and is very good (usually 4-5 TKL a bottle) Wine is made in Turkey and is getting better every year. Expect to pay around 6-7 liras for a glass in a restaurant. Water is approximately 1 TRL for a 1.5 litre bottle, soft drinks and juices are around 2-3 TRL. Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.
Plane 285-375 USD für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein.
Öffentlicher Bus, Boot.
If required all local flights are included in the cost of your tours unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Einfache Hotels (11 Nächte), Nachtbus (2 Nächte), Boot (1 Nacht, Mehrbettzimmer, Nov-Apr im Hotel).
Nacht 2, Nachtbus von Istanbul nach Göreme; Nacht 5, Nachtbus von Göreme nach Antalya; Nacht 8, Uçagiz Nachtboot; Nacht 12, Ayvalik.
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. DAY 8 BOAT OVERNIGHT: Overnight on board the boat will take place between May and October only and will depend on weather conditions even then. The rest of the year and when the weather does not permit sleeping onboard, you will stay in a local hotel. This is a multi-share night onboard a typical boat, matresses will be put on the floor and you will be provided with bedding. There is one passenger toilet and one shower inside and one outside, both are shared. No hot water. No towels will be provided.
Hatay Hotel Nobethane Caddes Serdar sok No 5/7 Sirkeci Istanbul Turkey +90 (212) 527 04 04
A metered taxi from the airport to the hotel will cost around 40-45 Turkish Lira (USD 25-28). From Ataturk Airport to the Sirkeci area where our hotels are located will take between 30 and 45 minutes depending on traffic. It is possible to take the metro from the airport to Istanbul city centre. Go to stop "ZEYTINBURNU". From here catch the tramway at "ZEYTINBURNU" point, going towards SIRKECI. Get off at the stop "GULHANE". Follow the tram line to the Sirkeci and Nobethane Caddesi is on the right hand side For both metro and tram one ride token is 3 Turkish Lira and you can find machines to buy tokens just at stations. http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/our-network.aspx
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details.
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible. AIRPORT TRANSFER If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that: Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel. EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS G Adventures Local Representative (Turkey) During office hours: + 90 212 296 80 36 After hours emergency number +90 532 481 51 73 (Yavuz) G Adventures Turkey Manager - Yaviuz (Istanbul Turkey) Emergency number: +90 532 481 51 73 If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you. Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100 Calls from UK: 0844 272 0000 Calls from Germany: 01805 70 90 30 00 Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618 Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307 Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
As per start point hotel. We are able to organise extra accommodation post-trip should you require it. Please enquire at the time of booking.
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. We highly recommend using a backpack or light sports bag, whichever you find easiest to carry, plus a small daypack. Luggage space on public transport is limited. You must be prepared to carry your own bags and be comfortable carrying them between transport and hotels (max. 15-20 mins walking), hopping on and off trains and public buses and up and down stairs.
•Fleece top •Windproof/waterproof jacket •Small towel and swimwear •4 shirts/t-shirts •Sun hat •Towel •1 pair of shorts •2 pairs of long trousers •1 pair hiking pants/track pants •Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes •Sport sandals •Sunblock •Sunglasses •Toiletries (biodegradable) •Watch or alarm clock •Water bottle •Purification tablets or filter •Pocketknife •Money belt •First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, bandaids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, insect repellent, extra prescription drugs you may be taking) Optional Items: •Camera and film •Reading/writing material •Binoculars •Cover for backpacks Documents: •Passport (with photocopies) •Travel insurance (with photocopies) •Airline tickets (with photocopies) •EUR cash (which can be converted to TRY Turkish Lira as needed) •Credit or debit card (see personal spending money) •G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier •Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge or ask your CEO where the nearest laundromat is. There will be times when you may want or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring your own non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provided the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements. Passengers travelling to Turkey for tourism or trade can purchase an electronic visa prior to entering the country. This electronic visa will replace the "sticker" and "stamp-type" visas issued at Turkish points of entry. This e-visa can be obtained by visiting the website: www.evisa.gov.tr. Your passport must be valid for 6 months on the date that you enter Turkey. Length of validity of your visa is dependent on your nationality, but is commonly 3 months. For country specific visa information we recommend the following link:http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
The local currency in Turkey is the Turkish Lira (TRY). Almost all local purchases in Turkey (meals, souvenirs, optional activities, etc) will be paid for in TRY ATMs are found within main cities in Turkey and will generally accept cards on the Visa and Mastercard networks. It is a great idea to travel with both a Visa and Mastercard if at all possible as while there is no hard and fast rule, some banks seem to only work with one brand of card. Please note, your bank will change a fee for overseas withdrawals. Cash is recommended for times when ATMs are not accessible. Euros, British Pounds and US Dollars are easy to exchange into Turkish Lira. Please note - while you should bring some cash with you for emergency situations, carrying cash only is a high safety risk. Money on ATM card/s and some cash is the ideal mix. Cash advances can also be made with some banks but are time consuming and tend to have high fees attached. Credit cards are in general not very useful in Turkey - they can be used at some larger stores if shopping for big items such as carpets. As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
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It is customary in Europe to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service (€1-2). Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping local drivers would range from €7-12 per week depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures Chief Experience Officer (CEO) did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €20-25 per person, per week can be used.
PERSONALIZE YOUR TRIP Extras are specially designed for travellers with unique interests, they are optional add-ons to your G adventures trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Extras must be booked prior to departure. *For specific days of each activity please see the Full Itinerary* CAPPADOCIA BALLOON RIDE Cappadocia, 1 hour ride When travelling, perspective is everything. Get a god's-eye view of ancient civilizations and rugged lanscapes with this unique balloon-based tour. Cappadocia is captivating from the ground, but that's just the half of it. See the seemingly hand-painted landscapes of Cappadocia as they deserve to be seen: From the air aboard a hot air balloon. Other optional activities: **Please note that while some prices are listed in EUR, optional activities will almost always be paid in TRY (Turkish Lira)** Istanbul: Archaeological Museum 15TRL Topkapi Palace 20TRL Topkapi Palace Harem 15TRL Aya Sofya Museum 30TRL Mosaic Museum 10TRL Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts 10TRL (Closed till 01.01.2015) Rumeli Fortress 10TRL Dolamabahçe Palace 30TRL Dolamabahçe Palace Harem 20TRL Galata Tower 15 TRL Entrance to (touristic) hamam 35 EUR Cappadocia: Hot air Ballooning Short flight (1h00) 150 Euro PP cash Short flight (1h00) 165 Euro PP with Credit Card Long flight (1h45) 230 Euro PP Cash Long flight (1h45) 250 Euro PP with Credit Card Turkish Night 35 Euro inc drinks Göreme Open air museum 10 Euro Horse riding 20 Euro/h Quad bike 30 Euro/h Mountain bike 20 Euro/h Turkish bath 25 Euro Whirling Dervishes 25 Euro Pamukkale: Entrance fee for the travertines and Hierapolis 25 TRL Hierapolis Archeological Museum 5 TRL Ancient pools swim 32 TRL (approx.) Selçuk: Entrance to Ephesus 30 TRL Ephesus Museum 5 TRL (closed until 1 Oct 2014) St John's Church 10 TRL Slope Houses (Ephesus) 15 TRL Virgin House (Ephesus) 15 TRL Local dolmus to Sirence one way 3 TRL Local dolmus to Kusadasi one way 5 TRL Gallipoli: Gallipoli museum 15 TRL All prices are per person in Euro amounts(unless stated otherwise), and are subject to change as services are provided by third party operators.
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure. DRINKING WATER: It is advisable to drink bottled water in Turkey. There are no specific health requirements for this trip. However, you should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities for some time during this trip, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions. Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately. Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s). Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk. We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit: www.gadventures.com/travel-resources/safety/
Like anywhere in the world, major cities have areas safer than others, use common sense, be aware of your surroundings and mind your personal belongings.
Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an average level of fitness and mobility' is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travellers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage at a minimum. Travellers with a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that travellers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While our CEOs work hard to ensure that all our travellers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided. Please refer to the physical ratings in this Trip Details document for more information. The medical questionnaire can be found online at: www.gadventures.com/medical-form.
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Through our commitment to responsible tourism we have developed the Planeterra Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of people and communities around the world through support of international charities, local organizations and community projects in the places that we visit on our tours. G Adventures matches all individual donations and pays all administration costs, which means that 100% of each donation is doubled and goes directly to support our projects. For more information about Planeterra and the projects we support, or to make a donation, please visit www.planeterra.org Planeterra Dollar-A-Day Program Our Dollar-A-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to help us give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar per day for the duration of their tour. 100% of these proceeds will go directly to support our Planeterra projects. To participate in this program please indicate at the time of booking that you would like to participate in G Adventures' Dollar-A-Day program, either by clicking the check box online, or by advising your G Adventures specialist or travel agent. (Note: Donation will be charged in the currency of your booking)
While visiting mosques and other religious monuments you should dress modestly, cover your shoulders and you shouldn't wear short shorts or skirts.
Be sure to stop by The Watering Hole, our adventure travel forum. If you're interested in meeting others booked on your upcoming trip, check out the Departure Lounge section of our forum and introduce yourself. Otherwise, just drop in at anytime to share some travel tips, ask questions, meet other travellers and quench your thirst for travel. Our forum is located at The Watering Hole.
Erlebnis- und Abenteuerreisen sind mehr als nur ein Urlaub. Sie sind eine Chance, deine Welt besser kennenzulernen, indem du den Menschen, Orten und Dingen, die sie so besonders machen, wirklich nahekommst ohne auf die Flexibilität einer selbst organisierten Reise zu verzichten. Dies ist dein Planet. Komm und lerne ihn kennen!
In einer kleinen Gruppe kann man die Welt besser entdecken als alleine oder bei einer großen Busreise. Kleingruppen bieten Sicherheit, Zugänglichkeit, Kameradschaft und eine stärkere Verbundenheit mit deinem Reiseziel als bei jeder anderen Art des Reisens.
G Adventures ist seit über 20 Jahren Experte für Abententeuersreisen in kleinen Gruppen. Das haben sie geschafft, indem sie den Reisenden zuhören und ihnen genau das bieten, was sie suchen: großartige Reisen an großartigen Orten mit großartigen Menschen zu leistbaren Preisen.
G Adventures wurde bereits 1990 von Bruce Poon Tip gegründet. Als Backpacker mit Herz & Seele, waren sein einziges Startkapital zwei Kreditkarten und das brennende Verlangen, eine authentische, nachhaltige Reiseerfahrung anzubieten, wie die Welt sie noch nicht gesehen hatte. Indem er abenteuerlustigen Individualreisenden eine Alternative zu den üblichen Touristenhotels, Kreuzfahrten und Busreisen anbot, veränderte er nicht nur die Art, wie Menschen ihren Urlaub betrachten, sondern auch das Angesicht des Reisens für immer. Das einzige, was sich in den letzten 25 Jahren nicht verändert hat, ist der tief verwurzelte Glaube an deren Grundwerte, die das Leben und G Adventure bis heute bestimmen.
Wir Vamadu-Gründer möchten genau diese Art von nachhaltigem, unabhängigem Tourismus für Individualreisende & Backpacker fördern und freuen uns, dass G Adventures somit selbst Teil der Vamadu Story wird!


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Dragonmaw Shinbones
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Bring 8 Sturdy Dragonmaw Shinbones to Velora Nitely in the Undercity.
To make the brutal leg guards, I need a brace of sturdy shinbones. The Dragonmaw orcs of the Wetlands have nice, thick shinbones. I'll need theirs.
But they must be sturdy. Be sure to test the shinbones as you collect them. If you can break them with your bare hands, then they won't be sturdy enough to work with.


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|António Duarte Martins, Arménio Galvão Fernandes
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Heritage Lisbon Hotels[1] are a small charm hotel chain which goal is the recovery and adaptation of ancient houses or historical buildings to hotels, located in emblematic areas of Lisbon; Portugal's capital city. These hotels give their clients the opportunity to stay in recovered buildings that maintain the typical Architecture of Portugal.
Thanks to the grupo's investment on historical and traditional houses in the center of Lisbon, maintaining a small number of rooms, these 5 charm hotels bring to memory historical and traditional buildings of Lisbon, from the belle époque hotels in new avenues to the 16th-century palace.
Heritage Hotels bet hardly on the total recovery of national real estate patrimony in the Historical city center, giving special attention to decoration and architectural detail that transform each building unique and an ambassador of a cozy and traditional environment.
Heritage Lisbon Hotels history starts in 1931 when António Duarte Martins decided to invest his capital - acquired during his life in Brazil in the beginning of the 20th century – to build an old palace on Avenida da Liberdade to transform it in a hotel. The recovery project given to Architecture Norte Júnior was the start to today's Tivoli hotels.[citation needed] The Tivoli – Duarte Martins partnership would last until 1941, when the firm Duarte, Cardoso e Machaz, Lda. was created, acquiring the 185 da Avenida da Liberdade building to enlarge the Tivoli hotel. Duarte Martins sold his part in the company on 1944 and opened the Hotel Condestável Lda firm, buying and creating the Condestável Hotel, opened on the April 28, 1954 by António Duarte Martins and Arménio Galvão Fernandes. This hotel explored a concept of modernity and, as architect Lucínio Cruz stated, "promotes its guest a tue well being by simple solutions". It was one of the first hotels in the city offering in all its 63 bedrooms a private bathroom. Between 1975 and 1978, the company lived difficult moments due to the economical and political reality in the country. Its recovery was only possible with the employees dedication that recognized the company efforts in maintaining the Hotel running normally. At this same time the hotel changed its name to Lisboa Plaza. This effort saw results on the 1990s with the creation of the company named Hoteis Plasa S.A. maintaining Lisboa Plaza and expanding it.
The 90s were decisive to the company's history with the acquisition of three new buildings: As Janelas Verdes, of the York house on 1994; Solar do Castelo, located in the São Jorge Castle in 1995 and the Britania Hotel in 1996. This acquisition where accomplished by the Cardoso and Alves de sousa families. Finally, in 1998 the Heritage Hotels brand was created with the mission of offering its clients a stay full of the typical Portuguese Hospitality, History and Tradition in small charm hotels – ancient houses and/or Historical buildings – located in the center of Lisbon. In 1999 the recovery of the ancient Palacete das Cozinhas,[2] located in the São Jorge Castle, started and became Solar do Castelo. The last hotel was officially opened on 2007 in the middle of Avenida da Liberdade, in a recovered XVIII building.
- As Janelas Verdes
Opened in 1995, the As Janelas Verdes Hotel is part of an 18th-century palace, next to the National Museum of Ancient Art, one of the most emblematic places in the city.[3] This small charm hotel, which is believed to have been the inspiration for the famous «Ramalhete» from the literary work «Os Maias» written by Eça de Queiroz, who is said to have lived here, revives the XVII through its objects d'art, books and family photos.
- Heritage Av Liberdade Hotel
The blue façade of the Heritage Av Liberdade stands out in an architectonic unit on the prime artery of the capital, Avenida da Liberdade. Subject to careful rehabilitation, this 18th century building has come back to life by dint of a project of a unique nature.[4] Miguel Câncio Martins' design for the rebuilding is expressed by the diluting of the physical frontiers between the city and the hotel.
The purpose of the rehabilitation was to keep as many original elements as possible: the 18th century facade, the ashlar, the veranda railings, the wooden main door and the shutters with their original ironwork, as well as the Pombaline tiles in the interior, have been subject to detailed restoration. In the exterior, the integrity of the architectonic design was conserved, maintaining the elegant features which characterize the Pombaline style.
- Hotel Britania
Located near Av. Da Liberdade, Hotel Britania is a building full of small details of genuine Art Deco, a project by Cassiano Branco. The glamour of the 1940s is especially visible in the paintings of the Portuguese Overseas Empire that decorate the bar.[5]
- Hotel Lisboa Plaza
Located near Avenida da Liberdade, this hotel is a symbol of family since it was designed to conciliate modern, traditional and family.[6] The reconstruction of the hotel is the work of Graça Viterbo Atelier who maintained the main lines of original building made by Lucinio Cruz.
- Solar Do Castelo
Solar Do Castelo is the only heritage hotel located inside the walls of São Jorge Castle, in the heart of the one of the most typical areas of Lisbon.[7] This ancient palace from the 17th century, known has the Palacete das cozinhas since it was built in the old kitchen area of Paços da Alcáçova, represents a romantic era and is surroundEd by historical gardens. Rebuilt by Vasco Massapina and decorated by Graça Viterbo Atelier, the Solar do Castelo is dominated by a medieval spirit which includes a museum with numerous items found belonging to the old Palace.
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://www.epoquehotels.com/h.php/lisbon-hotels/boutique-hotel/h/solardocastelo/l/en
- ^ http://www.heritage.pt/As-janelas-verdes/home.html
- ^ http://www.heritage.pt/Av-Liberdade/description.html
- ^ http://www.heritage.pt/Britania/heritage-hotel-britania-gallery.html
- ^ http://www.heritage.pt/Lisboa-Plaza/description.html
- ^ http://www.heritage.pt/Solar-do-Castelo/solar-do-castelo-description.html
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After some 15 years of inaction, setbacks and, finally, construction, after nearly relocating to Seattle, after trading in the college-fieldhouse environment of Sleep Train Arena for the 21st Century, the Kings played their first game in shiny Golden 1 Center on Monday, a 135-96 exhibition win over Maccabi Haifa.
The real moment for the organization and its eternally patient fans will come with the first regular-season home game, Oct. 27 against the Spurs, with commissioner Adam Silver, former commissioner David Stern and many other dignitaries in attendance. Ben McLemore led the Kings with 18 points in 24 minutes.
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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/LUCENE-4825?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel&focusedCommentId=13600667#comment-13600667 ] Robert Muir commented on LUCENE-4825: ------------------------------------- I think making this pluggable for that is more like making an apple subclassable to be an orange. Thats why i recommend just a different highlighter with a design to fit. This one focuses on summarizing the document relevant to the individual query terms and the API reflects that. We dont need to have a one-size-fits-all solution, we can have choices. > PostingsHighlighter support for positional queries > -------------------------------------------------- > > Key: LUCENE-4825 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/LUCENE-4825 > Project: Lucene - Core > Issue Type: Improvement > Components: modules/highlighter > Affects Versions: 4.2 > Reporter: Luca Cavanna > > I've been playing around with the brand new PostingsHighlighter. I'm really happy with the result in terms of quality of the snippets and performance. > On the other hand, I noticed it doesn't support positional queries. If you make a span query, for example, all the single terms will be highlighted, even though they haven't contributed to the match. That reminds me of the difference between the QueryTermScorer and the QueryScorer (using the standard Highlighter). > I've been trying to adapt what the QueryScorer does, especially the extraction of the query terms together with their positions (what WeightedSpanTermExtractor does). Next step would be to take that information into account within the formatter and highlight only the terms that actually contributed to the match. I'm not quite ready yet with a patch to contribute this back, but I certainly intend to do so. That's why I opened the issue and in the meantime I would like to hear what you guys think about it and discuss how best we can fix it. I think it would be a big improvement for this new highlighter, which is already great! -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly, please contact your JIRA administrators For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com
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President Obama nominated Dartmouth College President Jim Yong Kim to be president of the World Bank today, saying his medical background helps him understand the challenges of developing countries.
"Jim has spent more than two decades working to improve conditions in developing countries around the world," Obama said during a brief Rose Garden ceremony.
The Korean-born Kim is a physician, not a banker, but Obama stressed his work on global health issues.
"As a physician and an anthropologist, (Kim) co-founded Partners in Health, and led a World Health Organization campaign to treat 3 million patients with HIV/AIDS," Obama said.
A surprise pick, Kim's international experience is expected to counter criticism from developing counties that the U.S. has held the presidency of the World Bank since its inception after World War II.
While the World Bank's executive board actually selects its new president, Obama's nomination is tantamount to election: The U.S. controls a majority of the votes.
Current World Bank president Robert Zoellick announced his retirement, setting off months of speculation about a potential replacement that ranged from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to U.N. ambassador Susan Rice.
Clinton stood beside Obama as he introduced Kim during in the Rose Garden. So did Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, a Dartmouth graduate.
The World Bank, which has 187 member nations, is a source of loans for countries seeking to build major infrastructure projects. Obama called the bank "one of the most powerful tools we have to reduce poverty and raise standards of living in some of the poorest countries on the planet."
The bank has always had an American president, just as a similar organization -- the International Monetary Fund -- has always had a European leader, currently Christine Lagarde of France.
Former President Bill Clinton praised Kim's selection, citing "his years of commitment and leadership to development and particularly health care and AIDS treatment across the world."
White House officials said Kim has support in developing countries. Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, called Kim "a true friend of Africa ... who knows what it takes to address poverty."
Still, developing nations are expected to put up their own candidates, including Jose Antonio Ocampo, a Columbia University professor who had been finance minister for Colombia, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria's finance minister.
In introducing his nominee, Obama said Kim's family immigrated from Korea when he was five. Kim became a star scholar and athlete in school, and his adult life has provided "global experience," the president said.
" He's worked from Asia to Africa to the Americas, from capitals to small villages," Obama said. "His personal story exemplifies the great diversity of our country and the fact that anyone can make it as far as he has as long as they're willing to work hard and look out for others."
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Debut for 11 'green' police vessels
Eleven faster and 'greener' marine police vessels made their debut at Joss House Bay in Sai Kung yesterday.
The five medium patrol launches and six fast patrol craft are the first of 42 new vessels - 17 launches, 23 patrol craft and two barges - in a programme costing more than HK$2 billion.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Peter Yam Tat-wing said the new vessels were faster and more flexible than the existing harbour patrol launches.
The new 19-metre patrol launches, which each cost HK$13 million, can hit speeds of 45 knots, 20 knots faster than existing launches.
They come with electronic charts and information display systems, satellite compasses and joysticks that allow them to be easily manoeuvred at speeds up to nine knots. The new 9.88-metre patrol craft, each costing HK$1.8 million, are capable of travelling at 50 knots. Chief Inspector Ng Cheuk-hung, from the marine regional headquarters, said the old vessels needed to be replaced as they were more than 20 years old and expensive to maintain.
'The new vessels are faster and more environmentally friendly because they consume less diesel,' he said. 'We can say that the money spent on them is very reasonable.'
All the old vessels are expected to be replaced by 2010.
He said the new 30-metre barges, each costing HK$9 million, would be moored at Crooked Harbour and Rocky Harbour in Sai Kung, blind spots in the Marine Department's radar system. Chief Inspector Ng said the new barges would help extend radar coverage.
Two marine police vessels ran aground over three days recently.
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