Ireland is represented by a vertical tri-color. This flag was first attached to Irish flagpoles in 1919, and features the colors green, white and orange. The green colored band is located on the hoist side of the Irish flag. The length of this banner is twice the size of the height, or width.Read More
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The Ancient Roots of Barry, South Wales: Part 1.
The majority of what we have come to know about Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan in which it is to be found, has been gathered from the observation of old properties in the area. However, many of these are in a very bad state and have been for a very long time. There are also legendary tales like the one about Joseph of Arimathea, who traded tin across the channel in Glastonbury and was one of the first missionaries to the country.Read More
The National Angola Flag
Those interested in the history of African countries may confirm that today’s nations in Africa are relatively new in comparison to (for example) countries in Europe. European influence, for the good or the bad, can be seen throughout Africa. The republic of Angola, for example, was under rule of mainly the Portuguese for a numbers of years. The republic’s flag was first hoisted on residential flag poles when it was granted independence.Read More
Hawaii As A Gay Trips Destination
Hawaii provides a pristine paradise that attracts travelers from across the globe to its many-colored picturesque beaches. Because of a welcoming, warm population and a blend of Polynesian, Asian and white European cultures, this island paradise has long been a popular travel destination for both straight and gay vacations. The LGBT community in Hawaii is relatively low-key and not entirely outwardly visible, but those that are on gay vacations will find a welcoming level of acceptance that has come about, in part, from many generations of varied cultures living together with no specific dominant religious or cultural influence as an overriding factor.Read More
Touring Christian Sites in Israel
Once going abroad was almost a semi-expedition, you had to make all the arrangements month before. Today you decide you want to hop to a remote place and you are there. Traveling from one country to another is really nor big of a deal anymore; however, still very exciting. People find any opportunity to go on vacation and explore new places. Whether you are a college student, or whether you have a family, when you have the time and money, the top priority is to travel. Israel, although negative media attention, is a country that draw heterogeneous population from spirituality seekers, to Jews who come to explore their heritage, to young people who want to enjoy edgy Tel Aviv etc. It is a really small country; it will take you only a few days to cross the country from one point to another and get to see all the great staff in between.Read More
The Country Flag Of Micronesia
The day may come that I will travel down to Australia and that area defined as Oceania. From what I understand this area of the world is stunning and is inhabited by beautiful cultures. Oceania is region that is located in the tropical area of the Pacific Ocean. Over time this area has had it’s experiences with volcanoes and other calamities. Three different ethnic divisions are currently in existence and each fly their ensigns from Oceanic commercial flagpoles.Read More
I have My Green Card; Now What?
For an individual who currently owns a green card, he or she may speculate whether or not they ought to secure U.S. citizenship. This is certainly a fair concern, especially taking into consideration that the process of acquiring citizenship can appear long and tricky.Read More
Queen Elizabeth’s Visit To Eire Historic, Revelatory
From May 17 thru May twenty, 2011, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip visited Eire on a state visit. After decades of strife, it seemed that the 2 nations are prepared to make amends. The last royal appearance had been George V, grandfather of the Queen, in 1911. Queen Elizabeth’s trip to Eire was extended by President McAleese and she was played host to the royals at her residence in Phoenix Park.Read More
Chile For Gay Tour Destinations
Chile is a wonderfully unique place for gay vacations that allow visitors to ski the Andes, explore volcanoes, relax on pristine beaches, and hit the clubs in Santiago’s gay district all in one day. The vast and varied landscape and landmarks of Chile include arid deserts, the Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, the statues of Easter Island, the Elqui Valley of La Serena (long rumored to be associated with extraterrestrial activity), the Mirador de Chepu Penguin Colony, and old-world churches and architecture throughout the country.Read More
Ireland As A Gay Tours Destination
Gay vacations to Ireland have been a popular choice dating back to at least the time of Oscar Wilde. While Ireland may not have been nearly as LGBT-friendly in his time, it has come a long way since the days of folks – like Wilde – being sent to hard labor camps or jail for what was then known as “indecency.” In fact, up until 1861 the act of sodomy was punishable by death, but today Ireland has recently moved ahead of the U.S. when it comes to LGBT rights by legalizing civil unions for same-sex couples in 2009, after decriminalizing homosexuality in 1993.Read More
