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切換到繁體中文 Switch to 한국어10 inspiring classes around the worldWhether you're into anime, flamenco, jungle survival or cheese, there's a destination and a class for youBy Jane Leung (/author/janeleung) 21 November, 2011

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Welcome to Wisconsin, the Pasteurized Promised Land.

There's more to appreciating a country than getting dreads and wearing Thai wrap pants. Enroll inone of these courses across the globe to get an up close cultural experience.

1. Manga drawing, Fukuoka, Japan

WAHAHA may sound like an awkward transition from crying to laughing, but it’s actually the nameof a shortterm study school in Fukuoka, Japan.

The school’s twoweek manga course includes two hours of manga drawing and three hours ofJapanese language lessons, per day.

Students come away with the skills to make their own manga comic, learning how to developstories, characters, render onomatopoeia, draw backgrounds and more.

The twoweek course costs ¥79,000 (US$1,025).

WAHAHA Japanese Language School, Maizuru 4th floor, Chuoku, Fukuokashi, Japan; +81 92737 2288; (http://www.wahahanihongo.com/) http://www.wahahanihongo.com(http://www.wahahanihongo.com)

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2. Cheese making, Wisconsin, United States

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course in the real, undefeated cheese champion capital of the world Wisconsin, U.S.A.

An authentic, allAmerican homemade cheese experience in Edam Eden waits wannabe churnersat The Cheese Maker (http://www.thecheesemaker.com/workshops.htm) , located in the cozy home ofSteve and Mary Shapson in Mequon, Wisconsin.

The Shapsons' handson, threeday courses teach lovers of edible bacteria the craft of makingand understanding Camembert, baby Brie, bleu, chevre, mozzarella, ricotta and feta.

Days consist of cheese workshops, wine and cheese socials and an allinclusive lunch andgourmet dinner. The threeday course costs US$279, cheese kits, wine and cheese included.

The Cheese Maker, 11611 N. Grace Court, Mequon, Wisconsin, United States; +1 414 7455483; www.thecheesemaker.com (http://www.thecheesemaker.com/)

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3. Flamenco, Seville, Spain

Throw out the cassette and clap/stomp to a live flamenco guitarist.

In one of the most vibrant areas of Seville, the Taller Flamenco (http://www.tallerflamenco.com/) schoolprovides instruction in different rhythms of flamenco, including seguiriyas, soleá, soleá porbulerías, alegrías and more.

Students are locals and tourists, beginners and professionals.

Because flamenco is such an important part of the local culture, students are encouraged to visitlocal flamenco dance and music shows.

The sevenday course costs £259 (US$408) per person and includes five twohour sessions.

For more information visit www.tallerflamenco.com (http://www.tallerflamenco.com/en/bailetecnica.html)

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4. Jungle survival, Guyana

Isolate yourself in an Amazonian rainforest to test your mental and physical stamina and mostimportantly – your gag reflex with a Bushmasters Full Survival course.

An initial “training phase” takes place at your shelter where you'll be sleeping in a hammock for thenext week. Here, you learn basic survival skills: finding water, making shelter, lighting a fire and



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Then comes the “isolation phase” where you’ll be separated into singles or pairs, and learn tosurvive in the jungle with nothing but the clothes off your back, a machete, bow and arrow andbelt kit.

Bushmasters Full Survival two week course, £1600 (US$2,521), www.bushmasters.co.uk(http://www.bushmasters.co.uk/survival) ; For 2012 dates and other coursesvisit www.bushmasters.co.uk/dates (http://www.bushmasters.co.uk/dates/2012)

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5. Ceramics workshop, Plan du Four, France

Why buy French pottery when you can make it yourself in the South of France?

A typical fiveday “handbuilding” course at Dragon Ceramic (http://www.dragonceramic.com/) teachesclassic ceramics techniques, glazing, Raku firing, and includes visits to ceramics studios andinspiring afternoon walks in the stunning Pont du Gard.

Hand building is a wheelless pottery method that creates oneofakind shapes.

A typical, fiveday program costs €475 (US$639) and includes transportation from the airport.

Dragon Ceramic, Plan du Four, Vallabrix, France; +33 (0)4 66 75 03 85; www.dragonceramic.com(http://www.dragonceramic.com/)

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10 travel products for every closet geekOne of the best things about travel the excuse to buy a bunch of stuff you have no use for duringnormal lifeBy Jane Leung (/author/janeleung) 7 July, 2012

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How are those Mac Hipsters going to fit this into their skinny jeans?

Travel can bring out the idiosyncrasies in everyone. Just read this(http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/10hostelmatesyoumeethell425328) for some proof.

For all those looking to get teched up before a trip, we matched the most typical travel personaewith the best new products.

1. The technological determinist: iPhone lens dial

You know the guy; he frowns at the girl with the Nokia E71 like she’s an escaped Amish milkmaid.

When it comes to photos, the technological determinist believes the iPhone breathes eternal digitallife to all reallife experiences.

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This geek will appreciate the gift of a multiple iPhone lens since the digital SLR will be obsoletein a matter of years.

The attachable extension has three lenses, a 0.7x wideangle to snap panoramic views, a 0.33xfisheye lens for extra drama, and a 1.5x telephoto lens.

Photo Jojo Lens Dial, US$250, photojojo.com (http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/iphonelensdial/)

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There are laser beams. What other reason do you need?

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Airport security is always a nightmare with this one.

With this figureflattering trench, the Doraemon can pull off her coat and throw it into the Xraybucket, and there’s no need to sift through a large purse.

iPad, camera, phone, water bottle, sunnies and more can all get tucked into the coat withoutlooking like she’s extremely bloated.

Features include: 18 pockets, clear inside pockets, zipper and magnetic closures on pockets, andwater bottle holder. Comes in red, black, mud, mist, thyme, periwinkle and paprika.

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3. The typo artist: Laser keyboard cube

The typo artist doesn’t like to travel with his heavy laptop so sometimes he just brings the iPad onbusiness trips.

But his untrained fingers have sent enough embarrassing autocorrect gaffes to develop a sexualharassment lawsuit.

Save him, with the 19 millimeter QWERTY Cube Laser Virtual Keyboard. It’s compact (a bit largerthan a matchbook), and perfect for banging out emails from the express hotel desk.

The keyboard connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to iPhone, iPad, some Smartphones, and mostlaptops. It charges via USB and requires no installation. The rechargeable battery lasts for 150minutes straight.

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The James Bondinspired goggles capture your ride by providing realtime access to performancestatistics including speed, altitude, temperature, and time during your run down the slopes.

Users can see their fastest and slowest speeds, review individual runs, and see vertical distancecovered.

Zeal Optics Z3 GPS Goggles, US$549, www.zealoptics.com (http://www.zealoptics.com.)

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Survival gadgets that would impress MacGyverSurvival knowledge is good; gadgets that make you look like Chuck Norris, Bear Grylls and JamesBond combined are awesomeBy Jane Leung (/author/janeleung) 29 March, 2012

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If James Bond wore bangles ...

Calling all Bear Grylls wannabes – you could try and “take on the wild” like the Chuck Norris of theoutdoors, but you will probably only end up with frozen toes and a shattered ego.

Instead, kit yourself out with some supercool adventure travel products; it’s not cheating, it’swinning.

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1. Scuba cam

Save the underwater cameras for snorkeling the GreatBarrier Reef. This Wide Angle Scuba Cam is forresearchers or extreme divers who want to take stunningpanoramas beneath icy deserts like the North Pole orcloseups of jaws during a toocloseforcomfort SharkDive. This camera is embedded in the apex of the snorkelwhich is handy for anyone trying to swim for their life.

This Wide Angle Scuba HD dive mask records HD 720Pvideo (1280x720) with 5megapixel still images. It’sequipped with a micro SD card slot. The mask has leverstyle buttons, which eases changing modes while wearingdiving gloves.

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Unless you’re a Boy Scout, you’re going to need somebasic survival tools. This “gadget” may seem like a jewelryaccessory borrowed from a downtown metrosexual, butit’s actually a threepart survival kit. The sizeadjustingtoggle is a 2.5centimeter flint fire starter, and within thecord is a concealed stainless steel sharpeye knife with aunique 2centimeter blade and circle handle. Theparacord also unravels to 4.6 meters if you ever fancy alittle extra rope.

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3. Emergency inflatable snowshoes

Let’s say the heliskiing trip in Siberia went wrong and you’re somewhere between a tree, a rock,and an endless stretch of sinking powder that can’t take the weight of your exhausted lump of abody. Now would be a good time to have a pack of 1) biscuits 2) snowshows.

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Hanging out in the jungle.

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Unless you’re Bear Grylls, improvising a hammock out ofbamboo and banana leaf will only end in failure. Plus, ifyou’re in a horseflyinfested jungle, you’re going to needsome exterior protection. Go prepared with an allinonetent hammock. Tent Hammocks offer fourwalled,elevated protection for winter sports, expeditions, wildlifefilming or even safaris.

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Eating, laughing, sleeping: Holidays for everybasic human needBarely got time to eat, sleep or breathe? You need a vacation to one of these functional retreatsBy Jane Leung (/author/janeleung) 4 June, 2012

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Fake or real, laughter works.

Was Mel Brooks' notion of selling air in his 1987 movie "Spaceballs" all that ridiculous?

Not if you look at some of the vacations on offer around the world today.

While not quite as simple as air in a can, tour agencies and holiday retreats are tapping a trend forbacktobasics R and R, where biology is turned into the central premise of a break.

1. Laughter retreats

It's been scientifically proven that a burst of faceaching laughter can lower stress levels, which iswhy there are workshops dedicated to learning to laugh even when there's nothing funny going on.

Through breathing techniques, Laughter Yoga Workshops teach guests how to use “yogalaughter” to help lighten up their lives physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally.

Using “real” and “pretend” laughter, people can learn to laugh on their own without being provokedby jokes, good mood or the “Vandelay Industries” episode of Seinfeld.

Laughter yoga retreats are available worldwide; check www.laughteryoga.org(http://www.laughteryoga.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=330&Itemid=729) forupcoming events

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Catch your own dinner.

It’s cruel and unusual how fast the mind races when you’re trying to slink into unconsciousness.

For those who have serious insomnia, The Sleep School is designed to teach sleep seekers howto mentally escape everyday stress to focus on reversing the painful ritual of tossing and turning inthe sheets.

Located at La Source resort in sleepy Grenada in the West Indies, and led by sleep physiologistDr. Guy Meadows, the weeklong course includes workshops, group therapy, yoga and more.

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Anyone can go on a “foodie” holiday, but only real aficionados capture their meal live.

You might not eat the ones you catch, but in the small locality of Grebbestad in Bohuslän County,Sweden, fishermen take tourists on “lobster safaris” and teach them how to catch and cooklobster.

The boat trip runs for about twoandahalf hours and includes horseradish cheese, Grebbaestadseaweed crispbread, coffee and drinks.

The safari package includes choice of one or two nights of accommodation.

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4. Colonic detox programs



Take a break before the birth.

A quick cleanse, then back to junk food.

If you’ve been on a bender and need your system purged like an old tube of toothpaste, thisholiday is for you.

Scrub your insides at TheSanctuary, where the strict 10day Master Cleanse regimenincludes (but isn’t limited to):herbal intestinal cleaners,psyllium husk and bentonite claypurification “shakes” five times aday and a daily organic coffee“colema board” colonic flush.

The schedule looks something like this: shake, herbs, shake, herbs, juice, colonic session, herbs,broth. Go nuts.

The Sanctuary, Koh Phangan, Thailand. THB 23,100 (US$730); for more information, visitwww.thesanctuarythailand.com(http://www.thesanctuarythailand.com/thailanddetoxwellness/fastingcleansepackage)

5. Prenatal holidays

Relaxation during pregnancy should be more than just unlimited ice cream and putting up yourfeet.

With a luxurious "babymoon" you can enjoy your last days of freedom in the Italian Riviera.

This twonight holiday includes a daily American (Italian for "large") breakfast, a special present forthe baby, a “premama” message designed to relax the expecting mother, a bottle of wine and twoinclusive meals for the expectant parents.

Babymoon Package, Portofino, Italy. Prices vary by date. From March 30, 2012–June 14, 2012,and September 17, 2012November 11, 2012. Rate per couple €1,965 (US$2,600).

From June 15, 2012–September 16, 2012. Rate per couple € 2,415 (US$3,195).

This program must be booked in advance and is subject to availability. www.babymoon.eu(http://www.babymoon.eu/hotelsplendidoinportofinobabymoonpackage/)

6. Breathing holidays



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There’s a reason you’re told to “take a deep breath” during a violent outburst or labor.

Breathing coaches such as Alan Dolan claim the way we breathe affects our overall wellbeing andmood. His happinessinducing, stressrelieving breathing advice has been featured in publicationssuch as Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Condé Nast Traveller and The Guardian.

Breathseekers can stay at the resort for as little as three days or as long as a month.

Oneonone breathing sessions are held in a choice of villas with sea and volcano views.Packages include vegetarian meals. The retreat is a 10minute walk from Famara beach on thesmall island of Lanzarote, Spain.

Breathing Retreat, Lanzarote, Spain. For prices and other information, visitwww.breathguru.com/breathretreat. (http://www.breathguru.com/breathretreat.html)

7. Drinking tours

It’s not the healthiest of holiday ideas, but at least you’re educating yourself.

A twonight tour at the Glenmorangie Distillery will teach you how to schmooze and use small talkfacts to impress the boss at the staff party.

Under the sober guide of a whisky expert, the tour includes meals, production, maturation andtutored tastings, visit to Tarlogie Springs, drinks, canapés, a formal Gala Scottish Dinner (kiltsrequired) and a stay at a fivestar hotel.

Malt Whisky Weekend, Scotland. Malt whisky weekends cost from £416 (US$660) perperson (2012 prices).

Next scheduled tours are planned for November 23, 910 and 1617.www.seescotlanddifferently.co.uk (http://www.seescotlanddifferently.co.uk/touringholidaysscotland/whiskybreaks/maltwhiskyweekends)

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Maybe it’s the glassy waters of Asia that make local boys ditch the bulky board shorts and feelcloser to nature. Nothing says, "I love the water," like snapping on a pair of skintight man panties.

But there's a less liberating side of the barely dressedbeach look.

Just as nonvoluptuous women at bikinimandatory spotssuch as Dino Beach (http://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/play/poolparty667317) often feel the sting of physical inadequacy, itturns out that men struggle with insecurities related to thedreaded "disappearing act" as they emerge fromunforgiving ocean temperatures.

Not anymore.

Just in time for summer, a Chinese company hasintroduced the Male SizeEnhancing Speedo Bulge.

Sold on Taobao.com (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?

id=7217472104) (in English at Taobaofieldguide.com(http://taobaofieldguide.com/coolstufftobuyontaobao/malesizeenhancingpaddedspeedos) ), thislightweight, onesizefitsall cup fits snuggly inside a Speedo to recreate the "natural arch"essential to the beach male's sense of potency and wellbeing.

To avoid an unexpected slip of the sack, each cup is equipped with “bra hooks” that attach to theswimmerfriendly codsack.

Gone are the days of creeping out of the water holding close to “an interesting species ofseaweed” just to divert attention.

The Male SizeEnhancing Speedo Bulge sells for RMB 53 (about US$8) a small price to pay forthe confidence “boost.”



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切換到繁體中文 Switch to 한국어How to marry a billionaire in 30 hoursFrom makeup tips to conversation skills, an educational center in China is teaching women how tosnag a wealthy bachelorBy Jane Leung (/author/janeleung) 21 July, 2011

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Couples who vow "for richer or poorer" need not apply.

In this [learning] process,if I can get to know richpeople, I think it could behelpful.— Lily Bing, student at The BeijingMoral Education Center for Women

At last, a way to find the man of your dreams and earn the key to his ... safety deposit box?

The Beijing Moral Education Center for Women is running 30hour training courses, costing RMB20,000 (US$3,094), to train women on how to lure a wealthy bachelor, as reported on the officialcity website, Shanghai Municipal People's Government.(http://www.shanghai.gov.cn/shanghai/node23919/node23923/u22ai46526.html)

Courses include conversation skills, personality development, makeup tips and traditional teapouring techniques that are intended to charm an affluent man.

For a secure life

The center's founder Shao Tong, who also teaches at the school, focuses on "educating" studentshow to decipher a man's character and personality, including how to detect a liar.

The timing could not be better for the hopeful Cinderellasas the Hurun Wealth Report(http://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/life/howmanychinese

millionairesenough089704) , released in April this year,showed that the world’s most populous country is nowhome to 960,000 tycoons with a personal wealth of RMB10 million or more.

The school has already attracted more than 2,800 mainlymiddleclass students since it opened in August 2010.

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According to 23yearold Zhou Yue, a student at the center, having a poor upbringing is ajustification to marry for money in order to have an secure life.

"My family had a business and there was a time when things were very difficult for us," she said.

"During that period, I was struggling a lot inside, asking myself why we have to do this, why mychildhood had to be so different from other people's.

"So I thought to myself, if I can marry a rich man, at least I won't have any worries."

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serves more like a marketing hook.

"We are nurturing internal qualities and developing potential but if I were to advertise the schoolsaying I would like to teach you how to build a good family and to better yourself, lots of girls wouldrule it out because they feel that they are agreeable and qualified enough," Shao said.

"So then I thought, why not be more straightforward by saying: do you want to marry a rich man?"

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Wannabe gold diggers (http://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/life/shanghaileftoverwomenhitback085575) likeCenter student Lily Bing believes these skills will help her swiftly climb the social ladder to meet theman of her dreams the same way that hard work, education, work experience and networkinghave ushered regular love seekers to meet partners in the upper echelon of society.

"In this [learning] process, if I can get to know rich people, I think it could be helpful," Bing said.

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Adding to the allure of the program, wealthy eligible Chinese bachelors have approached theschool in search of soul mates”, paying up to RMB 30,000 for introductions.

"By taking the classes at this school, women can raise their personal qualities and perhapsbetter meet the expectations of men like us who are looking for a girlfriend or a companion," saidWen Wen, who is currently dating one of the school's former pupils.

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The school claims that in the past few months, they have successfully matched 30 couples thatresulted in marriage, as reported on the Shanghai Municipal Government(http://www.shanghai.gov.cn/shanghai/node23919/node23923/u22ai46526.html) 's website.



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切换到简体中文 Switch to 한국어World's happiest countries: 1 to 187It's good to be Norwegian, according to the U.N.'s latest "happiness index"By Jane Leung (/author/janeleung) 4 November, 2011

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Norway ranks number one on the UN Human Development Index.

To the surprise of absolutely no one, Norway has been declared the world's happiest country. Justas unsurprising, the Democratic Republic of Congo came last.

The United Nations Human Development Index 2011 (http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/) measureshappiness in different countries based on factors such as income, education, health, lifeexpectancy, economy, gender equality and sustainability.

"To be more accurate, one would say this measures the quality of life. It goes beyond income toinclude basic measures like education and health," says Surekha Subarwal, U.N. communicationsrepresentative from New Delhi.

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Essentially the index implies that if you live longer, earn more money and have access to goodschools and healthcare, you're probably going to be happier than people who don't.

“This is more than just the traditional index which just measure average income, health andeducation,” says Adam Rogers, the U.N.'s communications officer in Geneva. "This measurementof human wellbeing and happiness introduces the inequality dimension, a measure of access tohealth and education.”

Bhutan, the only country that gauges its progress by measuring its people's happiness rather thaneconomic contributions, came a rather lowly 141.

Rogers clarifies, “This study is much more empirical than the Gross National Happiness(http://www.bhutan.gov.bt/government/gnh.php) (GNH) Index you will find in Bhutan, which is quitesubjective.”

Just missing out on a top 10 spot was Switzerland in 11th place. The United States came fourthwhile the United Kingdom came 28th, below Hong Kong (13th), Korea (15th), France (20th),Singapore (26th) and the Czech Republic (27th).

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3. The NetherlandsLife expectancy at birth (years): 80.7Income (GNI per capita): US$36,402Population: 16.6 million

4. United StatesLife expectancy at birth (years): 78.5Income (GNI per capita):US$ 43,017Population: 313 million

5. New Zealand (http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/play/10waysexperiencenewzealandswildside407905)Life expectancy at birth (years): 80.7Income (GNI per capita): US$23,737Population: 4.4 million

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Life expectancy at birth (years): 81Income (GNI per capita): US$35,166Population: 34 million

7. IrelandLife expectancy at birth (years): 80.6Income (GNI per capita): US$29,322Population: 4.5 million

8. LiechtensteinLife expectancy at birth (years): 79.5Income (GNI per capita): US$83,717Population: 36,300

9. GermanyLife expectancy at birth (years): 80.4Income (GNI per capita): US$34,854Population: 82 million

10. SwedenLife expectancy at birth (years): 81.4Income (GNI per capita): US$35,837Population: 9.4 million

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178. GuineaLife expectancy at birth (years): 54.1Income (GNI per capita): US$863Population: 10.2 million

179. Central African RepublicLife expectancy at birth (years): 48.4Income (GNI per capita): US$707Population: 4.4 million

180. Sierra Leone Life expectancy at birth (years): 47.8Income (GNI per capita): US$737Population: 6 million

181. Burkina FasoLife expectancy at birth (years): 55.4Income (GNI per capita): US$1,141Population: 17 million

182. LiberiaLife expectancy at birth (years): 56.8Income (GNI per capita): US$265Population: 4.1 million

183. ChadLife expectancy at birth (years): 49.6Income (GNI per capita): US$1,105Population: 11.5 million

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I live in Norway, and i like the Norwegian people, but how could you be happy

when no one talks to each other...zero social skills...everyone does the same things and

wear the same fashion...no one wants to stand out...everyone knows how much tax you

pay and how much money you earn...food prices are CRAZY...children have no

discipline...cry a little and get what you want...spoiled children/spoiled adults....its all about

ME ME ME...number one complainers..cold/dark...drunken capital..the women are very

beautiful form the outside, but just wait until you get to learn about her inside...good tap

water...everyone calls in sick to work, even its only a little pain in the toe..Car prices are

CRAZY...even when you die you have to still pay monthly payments on the grave, if you

miss too many payments, they will dig you up and put someone in that spot who can

pay..seriously..one parking ticket will cost you max $100 USD...if they tow you car and

you have to go pick it up..cost $600 USD....i can keep going on on on, but will not..I like

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185. BurundiLife expectancy at birth (years): 50.4Income (GNI per capita): US$368Population: 8.5 million

186. NigerLife expectancy at birth (years): 54.7Income (GNI per capita): US$641Population:16 million

187. Democratic Republic of CongoLife expectancy at birth (years): 48.4Income (GNI per capita): US$280Population: 67.7 million



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Beer in Space tour could be possible by 2013An Australian travel company teams with space engineers to plan the ultimate pub crawlBy Jane Leung (/author/janeleung) 18 October, 2011


Drinking in space requires slightly moreprep work than your average keg party.

There's only one element in the universe that could possibly make the majestic view of the Earthfrom outer space even more godlike. That, of course, would be beer.

That's the idea, anyway, behind a Beer in Space (http://www.beerinspace.com/) tour currently beingplanned by Australian pub tour operator Thirsty Swagman (http://www.thirstyswagman.com/) .

Successful early "space beer" tests have the company hoping to get its tour buzzing off the launchpad by 2012 or 2013.

“We want to be the first tour company to offer beer in space,” says Thirsty Swagman ownerKenneth Hart.

Click here for Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uUh4w68yNGk) : A flightresearcher samples 4 Pines Brewing's Vostok Space Beer and takes biometric readings including skin temperature and Breathalyzer analysis during a zerogravity flight.

In space, the company will provide a brew specially crafted by the Australiabased 4 Pines BrewingCompany (http://www.4pinesbeer.com.au/) to be consumed in a lowgravity environment.

In February, the beer successfully completed the first of several trial flights, according to a pressrelease (http://vostokspacebeer.com/pressreleases/VostokPressRelease_26f%20Feb%202011.pdf) by SaberAstronautics Australia (http://www.saberastro.com/home/index.html) , a Sydneybased spaceengineeringcompany that has partnered with 4 PInes to help develop the world's first space beer.

While astronauts are rumored to have consumed alcohol on flights, NASA forbids drinking inspace, so formal studies on the effects of alcohol in space have not previously been carried out.

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Chug one in space for a mere $95,000

Thirsty Swagman aims to package flights that allowtourists to ascend 300,000 feet into the sky, past theKármán line (where outer space is said to begin) into zerogravity. Subject to change, prices are set to begin atUS$95,000.

Drinker/astronauts will be weightless for five to 10minutes, during which time they'll enjoy a nice view ofearth while sipping a Vostok Space Beer(http://vostokspacebeer.com/) , the 4 Pines beer brewed forconsumption in space.

Though it has all the makings of a good hoax, themasterminds behind the plan swear they're serious.

Saber Astronautics Australia director Jason Held calls the plan "viable" and "real."

"The conditions are being set," Held promises.

Making "space beer"

In an unconventional partnership, Saber Astronautics Australia engineers teamed with 4 PinesBrewing to conceive a tasty stout that, at 5.1 percent alcohol, can be consumed in zero gravity.

“The beer was started with a crafted recipe from 4 Pines Brewery (http://www.4pinesbeer.com.au/) ,"Held says. "Their flavors are really nice and sharp, which is important when producing anythingconsumable in space.”

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In space, you get tested before you drink,not after. Here, a hopeful space guzzlerchecks his skin temperature.

Stout from 4 Pines tastes delicious on earth, too.

“There are two considerations when developing a space beer," Held continues. "First, your senseof taste decreases over time. This is because your blood does not pool at your feet the way it doeson earth.

“Because the face and tongue swell up a little bit (inspace), some astronauts have described it as kind of likehaving a mild head cold. No big deal, but it does affect theflavor."

The bigger problem is recreating that magical fizz cravedby beer lovers.

“The second issue is carbonation," Held says. "In space,gas and liquid don’t like to separate, so if you feel like youwant to burp, you’ll get a wet burp.”

Not a complete disaster, depending on the company, butstill, something most drinkers prefer to avoid.

“If you remove carbonation altogether, your beer isnothing more than an alcoholic tea," Held explains. "Sospace beer has to have balance enough carbonation totaste good, but low enough to be comfortable for

drinking.”

Saber Astronautics Australia tested various recipes in environments as close to space as it couldsimulate. The first was in a 23meter "drop tower," which provided a twosecond window in whichto study the effects of zero gravity on beer.

“Then we had a person drink small cups in a modified Boeing 727 for bursts of 30 seconds of zerogravity, to prove that the beer was tasty and comfortable to drink," says Held.

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Space buzz: How strong will it be?

Beer in space sounds like a good idea (as we're not piloting the ship), but it might be too soon forcollege students and other champion booze hounds to start booking tickets. According to Hart,since they'll be able to consume so little beer, pioneering space guzzlers won’t actually feel mucheffect from the alcohol.

“They will likely only be drinking a sample size of about 150 to 250 milliliters of beer,” Held says.

Like taking a step on the moon or reading "Warand Peace," it’s all about saying you’ve beenthere and done that.

Flight logistics on the Thirsty Swagman Beer inSpace tour will depend on the space carrier thecompany ultimately partners with.

The company is in talks with space touroperators such as Virgin, Rocketship andArmadillo, according to Hart, but dates andcommitments are unconfirmed.

“There are no firm dates yet, because so manyof the regulations for commercial space flight arestill being drawn up," says Hart.

"The Space Beer is to meet expected demandfrom the soon to launch space tourism market,which will have thousands of passengers bookedon suborbitalflights starting in 2012," accordingto a press release

(http://vostokspacebeer.com/pressreleases/VostokPressRelease_26f%20Feb%202011.pdf) from SaberAstronautics Australia.

“Four Pines supplies the beer, and Saber Astronautics conducts the experiments," concludes Held."Our work with (Thirsty Swagman) is in fairly early days and we’re hoping to make it happen."

Thirsty Swagman specializes in "drinking adventures" that combine international traveling with pubcrawls. The company's previous offerings have included a roundtheworld pub crawl(http://www.thirstyswagman.com/D143aroundtheworldin80pubs.html) , on which tourists went on thedrinking binge of a lifetime, from Sydney to Düsseldorf to Hawaii.



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3D travel portal offers a virtual trip to EverestWant to check out Nepal before you buy your ticket? Now you can in 3D and with soundBy Jane Leung (/author/janeleung) 13 December, 2011


Nepal at your fingertips.

Nope, it's not an easy level of "CounterStrike," it’s a 3D virtual walking tour of Durban Square inPatan, Nepal.

Singaporean marketing company 3rd Planet (http://3rdplanet.com/about.html) has released its 3Ddownloadable travel portal with its first project "Journey to Everest" created in collaborationwith Nepal Tourism (http://welcomenepal.com/promotional/) board.

It includes five 3D tours within Nepal. See a video tour here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuDYql6fses) .

The company aims to have a 3D preview of all the major tourist destinations around the world. Atpresent, only its Nepal feature offers 3D interactive tours.

With the pointofview mimicking a firstperson shooter game, users can navigate their way aroundTribhuvan Airport, stroll around Patan Durbar Square or fly above Lukla in a plane.

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Unlike virtual tours used by some travel sites, which are often panoramic views of 2D photos, theimages used in 3rd Planet create accurate representations of the enviornment. Sound effects arealso included, giving a more realistic experience.

The site is a destination marketing tool for tourism boards, but it's also a useful tool for travelershoping to learn about a city before arrival.

“Consumers need to be better educated before theytravel, it will change the way they book trips, they can seemore than just promotional photos,” said Terence Mak,CEO of 3rd Planet (http://3rdplanet.com/about.html) .

So what's the difference between this and Google StreetView?

"You will be able to see a lot more details, inside oftemples, inside buildings, airports, through the backalleys, and tourist information is ready available atdifferrent landmarks,” said Mak.

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Mak continues, “Some tourism campaigns just have slogans like ‘Incredible India’ or ‘Amazing

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Thailand’ plus some great pictures, but it doesn’t really tell you enough about the destinations.

“It is about time that the tourism industry uses marketing instead of just branding.

“We work with tourism boards to make sure we are getting official, real content. Then we askthem, what do you want to highlight that can’t be justified in a picture? ”

If you're worried about losing the element of surprise, Mak said don't worry.

“We are only showing 30 percent of the destination, its just a teaser, we don't use super highquality CGI so it’s easy to download"

Currently, there are over a hundred preview landmarks and cities on 3rd Planet(http://3rdplanet.com/index.html) in development. According to Mak, more 3D cities will appear in2012.

The software is webbased and supported on Mac and PC platforms. The platform is free for thefirst one million subscribers. More destinations will appear in the next two to three years.

Learn more at 3rdplanet.com (http://3rdplanet.com/index.html) .

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Switch to 한국어Best cities to travel to in 2012Lonely Planet names a surprising list of next year's upandcoming tourist destinationsBy Jane Leung (/author/janeleung) 3 November, 2011

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The Olympics are coming finally, anexcuse to change Paddington Bear's outfit.

" I didn't know Satan's horns were thatsmall."

Forget what you know about these unusual choices for best city. Their standings on this LonelyPlanet (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/england/london/traveltipsandarticles/76861) list don't go without merit.

New stadiums, global events, pop culture, festivals, and a little bit of fresh paint have all madethese cities the next stand out stars of 2012.

1. London, England

“The Olympics are riding into town and a whole swath ofthe capital is being transformed in the process.” LonelyPlanet

This culturally saturated, yet sometimes dreary cityrevives itself with Olympic hype. The Games will givetourists more to look forward to than the standard touristroutine of Big Ben, Tate Modern and the London(http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/cnngotvlondon/video

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The Royal Wedding in 2011 may have also given a littlenudge to tourism in this England capital. Tour companieshave been doing Will and Kate tours to add to the existingiconic Beatles, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper tours.

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2. Muscat, Oman

"Oman is firing on all fronts to attract international visitors,expanding everything from its museums to its resorts.Muscat is the focus for the revamp, with cultural events,luxury accommodation and aquatic activities taking centerstage." Lonely Planet.

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50spectacularplacessee639593) , kite surfing, trekking,desert safaris, rock climbing, all in one place.

It’s the perfect destination for families, couples, and thrillseeking men facing a midlife crisis.

Also, have you seen their completely post modern flag?

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“Perpetually drunk on the good life, this South Indianmetropolis packs in the best brews, the scrummiestcuisines, and the liveliest arts and music scene, not tomention the hippest population you could hang out with.

This year, evenings in the ‘capital of cool’ are poised toget even more intoxicating.” Lonely Planet.

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This modern city is a magnet for young urbanites whoflock to the metropolis for work and play. Only downside?

The bars and clubs close at 11:30 p.m.

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4. Cádiz, Spain

"Cádiz has found itself named IberoAmerican Capital ofCulture for 2012 – the first time a European city has heldthe honor.” Lonely Planet

The annual Carnival of Cádiz shakes up this historic city'ssleepy routine. People in Cádiz put on fancy dress andgo wild for two weeks. It's a great opporitunity to interactwith the locals who are known for their sarcastic wit.

Even if you don’t know Spanish, tourists are welcome tojoin the fun especially if they dress up and participate in allthe activities. There are theater groups, choirs, poets anddancers.

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5. Stockholm, Sweden

“The film release of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo mighthave prompted a new wave of Stieg Larsson fans to lookfor the grimy side of Stockholm.

Unfortunately they’ll have to look quite hard, becauseStockholm looks as perfect as it’s ever been." LonelyPlanet

If you fell in love with the romance of Venice, you'll loveStockholm. This metropolis is made up of 14 islands andover 50 bridges.

Highlights include the canals, medieval towns, cozy coffeeshops, art galleries, and an insane amount of museums about a hundred to choose from.

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6. Guimaraes, Portugal



Despite Guimaraes' status in the UnescoWorld Heritage List, there aren't too manyforeign visitors. Yet.

Believe it or not, these sexy cafés are onlyopen in the day and serve no alcohol.

As Hong Kong protesters demand moredemocracy, enjoy the view from the harbor.

“This northern Portugal city is breathtakingly beautiful, asrecognized by its place on the Unesco World HeritageList, yet mysteriously it doesn’t figure on the radars ofmany foreign visitors ... Now is the moment to visit, as thecity has been anointed the European Capital of Culture in2012.” Lonely Planet

So what does being anointed the European Capital ofculture mean? It’s kind of like holding the mini burden ofOlympics.

Over the course of next year, the historic city will be theofficial promoter of Europe’s cultural diversity, displayingall sorts of creations like music, cinema, photography, finearts, architecture, literature, thought, theater, dance andstreet art.

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7. Santiago, Chile

“Culture and sports have come to the fore and newmuseums have opened to acclaim. Dining is now topnotch, nightlife exhilarating and this year also marks theinauguration of the tallest building on the continent, the70storey Torre Gran Costanera." Lonely Planet

If you want the South American adventure without thetourist crowds of Buenos Aires, pay a visit to Santiago.

The first thing you should do in Santiago? Experience thevery unique coffee culture.

Find a Cafe con piernas (coffee with legs) cafés wherewomen dressed as strippers serve morning coffee (they’reonly open in the morning and serve no alcohol).

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8. Hong Kong, China

“Rallies are infused with theatrics and eruptions of song,dance and poetry, reflecting the city’s vibrant indie musicand literary scenes. Enjoy views of skyscrapers marchingup hills from the Star Ferry, before challenging yoursenses at a wet market or divining your future at atemple.” Lonely Planet

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eyes745594) has garnered the smoggy city someinternational attention, but that’s not why we wouldrecommend you visit this city.

The hiking, boating culture, nightlife, food and efficienttransportation system are worldclass. And If you don’t geton with the locals, there are plenty of funlovingcommonwealth expats looking for new friends.

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“This should be a great year for Orlando as it’s hosting the61st NBA AllStar Weekend (25 and 26 February, 2012).

The hippest sporting event in the USA , it brings much ofthe basketball and music worlds together for slamdunkcontests, afterhours parties and concerts, as well as theallstar game itself.” Lonely Planet

At first we thought the same thing. Orlando? Really? Theworldfamous theme parks are great but they won’t be themain attraction next year.

By hosting of one of the most hyped up sportscompetitions in America, Orlando locals will be in a partymood a great time to catch the nightlife action withparties, wineries, pubs and dance clubs.

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10. Darwin, Australia

“It was once easy to dismiss Darwin as a frontier town fullof brawling fishermen, dreamy hippies and rednecktruckers.

"But with a pumping nocturnal scene, magical marketsand restaurants, and worldclass wilderness areas justdown the road, today Darwin is the triumph of Australia’sTop End." Lonely Planet

Forget the kangaroos of Sydney and Melbourne, Darwinis the “real” Australia. Sitting on the very tip of the country,it’s a gateway to the outback with its abundance ofbeaches and wild life, especially crocodiles(http://www.cnngo.com/sydney/visit/fakecrocodilesmakegreat

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Despite its deadly creatures this outback city is still a livelydestination with plenty of wharffront restaurants and markets best enjoyed during one of theirkiller sunsets.

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