Tattoo Traditions of Hawaii

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Posted by Phin Upham The Hawaiian tradition of kakau, or tattooing, seems to have little rhyme or reason yet the tradition is widely recognized. We can find uhi tattoos spread out amongst the different islands, villages, and families and across the social sphere. Hawaiians are also known for marking almost every part of the body. There are instances where warriors from the Pahupu companies got solid black tattoos that covered every part of their body but their teeth and eyeballs. Kakau traditions also seem related to various points in one’s life, much like our usage of tattoos to marka  fallen family member. Uhi has been used to commemorate major life events, as a show of loyalty to a chief, and as a kind of living lesson to others within the…
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Top Three Unusual Spots to Spend the Holidays In

Africa, Hot Spots, Thailand
If you and your family are tired of spending the holidays in your hometown, then it’s about time you packed those bags and went on a trip to any of these unusual travel destinations that will surely make this year’s holidays unforgettable and even more exciting. Phuket, Thailand If you can afford to miss out on snow this year, travel to the sunny coasts of Thailand. While everyone else is keeping warm in front of the fireplace, sipping hot choco and roasting mallows, you’re skinny-dipping in any of Thailand’s glorious beaches, soaking up some healthy sun, and ultimately experiencing life. It’s indeed a wonderful way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life that you’re used to. This holiday season, don’t get worked up in the…
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The southern coast of Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka is situated at the southern tip of India and is a beautiful tropical country. There are plenty of places to visit here, especially since the decades old civil war came to a close over a year ago. The country has mountains, pristine forests, loads of historical sites and most importantly miles and miles of golden beaches. Being an island, there are no shortages of beaches. However, the south-western and southern coast are the most popular with tourists. These areas (namely Hikkaduwa, Galle and Unwatuna)are the most geared to handle beach loving tourists. You can find hotels which can treat you in extreme luxury and you can find simple places that just proved you with a clean room and bathroom. So there is something for everyone and every budget.…
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Discounted cruise vacations

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Article written by Gear Up 4 Nature Whether you are looking for discounted cruise vacations, discount air travel or a cheap family vacation package and for a service that takes care of your travel needs right from the start of your vacation until the end, there are travel sites on the internet that offers its services keeping in mind the needs of their customers in finding them the most efficient and convenient deals that cover most if not all aspects of their travel requirements. With its services covering a range of airlines, cruises, car rental and hotels, it allows customers who are in the mood for an impromptu holiday to be able to do so or even for those who meticulously like to plan their holidays well in advance. Some…
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Interested in a Hawaii trip?

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Who doesn’t love a Hawaii vacation? Not a single person that is of course unless you live under a rock. For many, it is that dream vacation filled with beaches, great weather and a mix of cultures that will leave you with memories in the years to come. With its ever rising popularity, several travel agents are now in the business of catering to vacationers that are interested in a Hawaii trip for almost several years now. Since they have been in the business for so long, it is no surprise that they know where to shop, eat and play on the islands of Hawaii while also letting the traveler experience the natural beauty and adventure that is indeed associated with the Aloha State. Regardless of whether you are looking…
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Top 10 of World’s Terrifying Places

Austria, Califronia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Travel Tips
Most people revel in scary things and find it fascinating. If you are one of those people, here is the top ten list of the world's most terrifying places that you must visit: 1. Museum of Anatomopathology, Austria, Vienna Also known as the Tower of the Stupid, it is located in the isolation ward of a former lunatic asylum. Representing a real monument to harsh medieval medicine and abnormalities, even the most cynical tourist agrees that this place has a chilling atmosphere. 2. The Sedlec Ossuary, Czech Republic The plague left many cemeteries overfilled, and people were forced to dig out bones and arrange improvised depositories. The Czech ossuary is a special depository of sorts. Its greatest impression is produced by its walls made of stacked up human skulls. 3.…
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Favourite celebrity resorts

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Forbes Magazine recently revealed a list of resorts rated as favourite by celebrities: Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy Lake Como is of glacial origins in Lombardy, Italy. It is the third largest lake in Italy and is one of the deepest lakes in Europe, measuring over 400m in depth. This is a favourite of George Clooney, Matt Damon and Madonna. Mykonos, Greece One of Paris Hilton's hot favourite places to be, Mykonos in Greece is a tourist destination known for its cosmopolitan character and intense night life. Believed to be named after a local hero, considered to be the offspring of the god Apollo, the island is composed mainly of granite and has very little fresh water. Dalmatia, Croatia Waves of the Adriatic Sea gently splash upon the shores of Dalmatia…
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Dining among the Trees

Australia & New Zealand
If you're claustrophobic, or dining with the fishes just isn't your thing, consider the Yellow Treehouse, a New Zealand-based exercise in both marketing and sustainability that sits 30 feet above ground amidst a private redwood forest. The large, onion-shaped restaurant was conceived as an ad campaign for directory-focused company Yellow and was built using only resources found in the company's directories. With its slatted, tree-clinging structure, the restaurant is meant to resemble nature and, fittingly, was constructed using redwood from the surrounding forest, as well as sustainably grown pine and poplar. The bad news (or good news, if you're acrophobic) is that the Yellow Treehouse was open for business for only a few months. However, in the future it may become available for rent for weddings and parties.
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Hot Spots: Dublin, Ireland

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There’s more than just a robust literary underpinning to Dublin, Ireland, although the city’s history of letters is unavoidable. The erstwhile hometown to James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, J.M. Synge, W.B. Yeats, and many other major writers brims with a youthful vim (an estimated 50% or more of the city’s denizens are less than 25 years of age) that belies the solid architectural appearance. Neatly bisected by the River Liffey, Dublin offers ample sightseeing opportunity via foot. For the traveler on a tight budget, Dublin’s many free attractions leave extra funds for a pint or five after a long day of tourism, but for those with a little extra gravy, the Dublin Pass widens the range of attractions while keeping funds in check. What…
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La Parisian Vita, Courtesy of Doitinparis.com

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For anyone who cut her hair into a semi-sloppy bob after seeing Amelie or wished Carrie would just stay in Paris with The Russian forever, a new site called Do it in Paris is just what the doctor ordered. Featuring Parisian fashion, tres chic Paris addresses, French recipes, and tips on what to see and where to eat, the site is a comprehensive guide for anyone planning a trip to Paris, as well as anyone who wants to take a mini-vacation in their head! Also handy is the Practical Guide, which provides information about landing in Paris, getting around the city, and daily life.  For a taste of the Parisian joie de vivre, visit www.doitinparis.com.
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