Tue, May 5th 2009, 17:25

Roasting transforms a green coffee bean chemically to produce the distinct taste in brewed coffee ... It is the art of the coffee roaster to control the process to produce a desired taste. Read more

Wed, Apr 29th 2009, 12:04

It was a Dutchman who first taught Americans how to appreciate quality coffee. Alfred Peet led the revolution in coffee drinking - he first introduced the founders of the world’s largest coffee retailer, Starbucks, to the joy of speciality coffee. Read more

Thu, Apr 23rd 2009, 12:36

Coffee beans come in two main species, Robusta and Arabica … and the true test of a coffee is whether it is made from Robusta beans or Arabica beans. Read more

Wed, Apr 8th 2009, 12:14

Ambassador City : largest holiday resort in the world. This vast complex of holiday apartments is located on Jomtein Beach in Thailand. Read more

Fri, Apr 3rd 2009, 12:05

Ko Larn or Coral Island is just a 45 minute boat ride from Pattaya. This island makes for an ideal daytrip from Pattaya and is a welcome escape from all the traffic and bustle of the mainland beaches. Read more

Tue, Mar 24th 2009, 10:49

An assortment of submarine fibre optic cable laying projects are set to revolutionise internet connectivity on the African continent, which to date has been notoriously slow and ineffective. Read more

Mon, Mar 16th 2009, 11:49

Once more, Alexandria is on the map as a centre for knowledge and learning. An ambitious project has seen the development of a cutting edge library in Alexandria to capture the spirit of the ancient library that the city is famous for. Read more

Wed, Mar 11th 2009, 10:52

The small island of Pharos off the coast of Alexandria was the location of the Pharos Lighthouse, declared one of the seven wonders of the world. Read more

Fri, Mar 6th 2009, 10:58

The Pearl Bridge, or the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, currently holds the record for the longest suspension bridge in the world, the tallest suspension bridge in the world and is also the most costly suspension bridge building project ever undertaken. Read more

Mon, Feb 16th 2009, 10:44

New Orleans is braced for the most important event on their social calendar … February 24 marks Fat Tuesday and the highlight of Mardi Gras fever. Read more

Mon, May 4th 2009, 12:23

Ethiopia is the home of coffee … it is in the mountains of Ethiopia’s Kaffa province where Arabica coffee trees grow wild in lush highland forests. Today, Ethiopia is still the major producer of coffee in Africa. Read more

Fri, Apr 24th 2009, 17:15

Coffee is best enjoyed when it is freshly roasted. Coffee is a perishable product and there are some basic rules for buying and storing of coffee if you want to enjoy it at its peak flavour. Read more

Tue, Apr 21st 2009, 13:01

The Coffee trade is a thriving global market, second only to oil in global trade activity. Coffee is grown in 80 countries around the world … and a cup of coffee is a popular drink just about anywhere. Read more

Mon, Apr 6th 2009, 12:31

Jomtien Beach, south of Pattaya, is a quieter residential beach resort destination. Read more

Mon, Mar 30th 2009, 12:13

Pattaya is firmly on the map as one of Thailands foremost tourist centres, a centre for sun, sea, adventure and nightlife just 165 kilometres southeast of Bangkok. Read more

Fri, Mar 20th 2009, 11:04

The International Coastal Highway is a 1,050 kilometre road that runs along the northern shore of Egypt facing the Mediterranean. The construction of this highway did much to shorten travelling time between the delta cities of Alexandria and Port Said. Read more

Fri, Mar 13th 2009, 11:40

Ancient writings show that Alexandria was struck with over 20 major earthquakes between 320AD and 1303 which meant that her ancient city became buried beneath the sea. The exact location of the ancient city remained a mystery. Read more

Mon, Mar 9th 2009, 11:29

Alexandria is ancient. Once the most famous city in the world, Alexandria is still an popular destination with holidaymakers eager to enjoy the 20 mile stretch of Mediterranean coastline and the location of some of the wonders of the ancient world. Read more

Wed, Feb 18th 2009, 09:41

Mardi Gras is french for Fat Tuesday, otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent begins. Read more

Mon, Feb 9th 2009, 11:30

With its sandy white beaches, crystal blue waters, warm tropical climate and welcoming friendly people, Barbados is consistently recognized as one of the world’s preeminent vacation destinations. Read more