Astoria, Oregon is perched at the mouth of the Columbia River where it opens into the Pacific Ocean. It’s been called “little San Francisco” and shares some features, on a much smaller scale, with the city by the bay. There’s the seaport , and rolling green hills are dotted with Victorian houses. They‘re part of what make Astoria visually appealing

June 27, 2007 – STOWE, VT — Boundless Journeys offers more than 30 worldwide small-group, active adventures. Following is just a small selection ― for full details, request a catalog by calling 1-800-941-8010 or visit www.boundlessjourneys.com. SAVE BIG ON THE FOLLOWING ADVENTURES:* Utah: The Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion; September 3-8 or

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (June 28, 2007) – See what is considered one of the most important archaeological areas in Mexico…About one hour’s drive from Presidente InterContinental Guadalajara lies a small town named Teuchitlan where, in 1967, pyramids and an archaeological complex were discovered and named Los Guachimontones. * The Guachimontones

Switzerland – Lausanne, 28.06.07 – After many months of work and waiting, the decision was handed down this morning. Meeting in Christchurch, New Zealand, to decide the fate of the Lavaux candidature, the UNESCO Committee recognized the exceptional and universal value of this region. It will thus become part of the list of registered World Heritage

ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 28, 2007 – The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts will hold its 14th Annual Istanbul Jazz Festival in venues throughout Istanbul from July 3-18, 2007. Sponsored by Garanti Bank, the Festival will host over 40 concerts devoted to the art of jazz and other musical genres such as pop, world music, Latin, classic & alternative