The Most Georgeous Wine Region in the World - Loire Valley in France
Saturday, 01 December 2007
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By Corina Clemence

  The Loire Valley is most famous for producing fine white wine such as Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadet with accounts for 75% percent of the wine produced in the region. As well as these lovely white wines, you can enjoy the delightful, fruity and pleasant reds produced in the Loire Valley, such as Cabernet Franc and Gamay.

For lovers of fine wine and all finer things in life, one would be hard-pressed to find a better setting than the exquisite famous fertile valley of the Loire River; a region seeped in rich history from regal chateaux to its long viticulture tradition.

The Loire Valley wine region is located south west of Paris typically a little over 2 hours drive from the Paris peripherique and extending out as far as Nantes. It is an area blessed with a mild climate and fertile soil, allowing for the production of diverse appellations with vast degrees of character.

A fairytale wine-tasting adventure awaits the wine lover touring the Loire Valley as wine-tasting can be enjoyed along with visits to many spectacular historic castles sprinkled
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5 Great Gap Year Countries to Visit Before College
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
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By Casey Markee

  Are you ready for college? Some people aren't. When making life decisions it is good to take some time, look over all the options, and go where your heart takes you. Some students choose after high school to take a "gap year," or a year to figure out what they want to do in life.

There are many countries out there with varied experiences to challenge these students who may not know yet what they want do with their lives. Here are some interesting international options for the undecided student:

1. India: India has a great need for volunteers in the community, to help the underprivileged children and adults of their country with education, community service and conservation. No formal experience is necessary, just a willingness and enthusiasm to help. Programs range from helping children in orphanages, teaching adults about nutrition and disease, restoration and rebuilding of churches and school, to working with animal rescue programs.

2. Rennes, France: If art, architecture, music, and Celtic history interest you,
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