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Want to know the best Blue Flag beaches in the Costa Brava, Spain? Read on to find out 3 of the best Costa Brava beaches with some of the most spectacular scenery, quality hotels and restaurants and plenty of things to do on your Costa Brava holiday. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Learn some of the history of our great US flag as Independance Day approaches! Learn about the first US flags, the Bennington Flag and the Betsy Ross flag. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Learn about the unique U.S. state flags from our glance at the most unusual from Ohio to Oregon! Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Interesting flag facts to test your American Flag knowlege. Do you know which flag to raise first when raising the flags of several countries? Or why you would (almost) never fly the flag upside down? Check this out and then you'll be the expert on flying the American Flag! Related Article Tags: , ,
For centuries discoverers have been planting flags to signal that their claim a new land. Now every country in the world has its own design. Flags originated as vexilloids, which were decorated staffs that soldiers carried into battle. Early ones were decorated with symbols to identify the groups the soldiers represented, and set them apart from the others. Over time silk and other fabrics were added to these staffs, thus the birth of flags as we know them. Related Article Tags: , ,
A description on the southern Costa Blanca and its towns. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
If you are an American and grew up attending school in the United States, you were taught the lesson of how Betsy Ross sewed together the first American flag in 1776. But how many recall exactly what the stripes, the stars and the colors represent? Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Barcelona beaches hold an attraction for many people, particularly in the summer when they want to cool down. They spread for 4.2 kilometers (just over 2.5 miles) and all are rather clean for such a large city. This is because of the hard work carried out by local incentives to maintain the beaches in the area and improve them as tourist attractions and also for the benefit of residents. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Colors are important in our lives. They are all around us; in nature, in our homes, and in the clothes we wear. The color blue means different things on different levels. Blue is natural, practical, and symbolic. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Tenerife has long been one of the most popular destinations for European travellers looking for a little sun and sand. The island is justly famed for its outstanding beaches – some are great for swimming, others for sunbathing, some are perfect for children, others have outstanding facilities for wind surfing and other water sports. You've got your passport, suncream, beach towel, and you are ready to go on your holiday to Tenerife, but which beach should you go for? Read about five of the best beaches in Tenerife. Related Article Tags: , ,
Amazing Confederacy facts to wow your family and friends. Such as, why does the 2nd National Confederacy Flag (the 'Stainless Flag') show 13 stars if there were only 11 states that seceded from the Union?
The accolades for Cape Town keep pouring in. And they’re not only there in recognition of the natural beauty and cultural diversity of this iconic South African city, but because they acknowledge Cape Town’s cutting edge programme to become one of the global leaders in environmental sustainability. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Barcelona has become a very popular tourist destination in recent years, and it is easy to see why. The gorgeousness of the beaches is unsurpassable, and Barcelona. With over 4km of beaches, Barcelona has something for everyone. The most famous beach, and still a great place to visit, is Barceloneta. Known as Little Barcelona, the enormous stretch of golden sands can take your breath away. The joy of Barceloneta is its extensive series of eat-in restaurants, whether you fancy pizza or a more traditional Catalan Dish.
How did a 17 year old, high school sophomore, from Lancaster Ohio turn a 1958 high school project into the American Flag that we have known and loved since 1960? Related Article Tags: , , ,
The Istria is the biggest peninsula within the warm Adriatic Sea in the middle of the Gulf of Trieste and Kvarner Bay. Istria can be described as a province of Croatia, boarded by Slovenia together with Italy. It has Mediterranean weather conditions, coupled with the effect of the sea water. Across the eastern coastline of the Istrian peninsula lies Rabac and Labin, that are two little towns. They perform as amazing holiday destination. Rabac is usually labeled as "The Pearl around the Kvarner Bay", due to the pride of white pebble beaches and the beautiful panorama, which is stretching through the sea-coast and gains tourists from various parts of the planet. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The Flag of Mexico is rich with historic symbolism. The tricolors of green, white and red with the coat-of-arms centered in the white middle stripe were adopted by Mexico following their independence from Spain during the War of Independence in 1821. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
One of the most different games of the early 1960s was Stratego. The game is just as popular today as it was then. In this article we'll review the basics of the game just to wet your appetite if you haven't already played this amazing game of strategy.
If you are an American and grew up attending school in the United States, you were taught the lesson of how Betsy Ross sewed together the first American flag in 1776. But how many recall exactly what the stripes, the stars and the colors represent? Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
It was on January 1, 1776 that the Continental army was restructured and adjusted according to a Congressional resolution which heralded American forces to the command of George Washington. On that day, the American Continental Army was blockading Boston which had been taken over by the British army.
It is so reassuring to drive down the street and see our national flag flying proudly in the wind. The problem is most people only do it occasionally. So what are those days that are appropriate to fly the flag? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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