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Checking dream destinations off your bucket list can take a little extra work and planning as a vegan. However, finding the right accommodation is an essential part of any memorable trip, and there are a few important considerations when it comes to veganism. How To Find and Choose Vegan Accommodation While Traveling The idea of fully vegan hotels is somewhat newer, but as people learn the associated benefits, we’re likely to notice even more options in the future. More recently, larger hotel chains have even begun implementing veganism and sustainability. In the meantime, here are a few tips to help you choose vegan accommodations when traveling. #1. Review a Local Map! The best way to ensure you have access to vegan-friendly markets and restaurants is to pinpoint exactly where you’re staying. Many hotel search engines allow you to view your options on a map. You can use the map feature on Motelmatcher.com to choose accommodations nearby attractions you plan on visiting. / Image Sour

Papua New Guinea goes to polls on Monday 4 July and Electoral Commissioner Mr Simon Sinai says the Electoral Commission is ready and looking forward to it. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, (Friday 1 July), Mr Sinai said all preparations for the polling have been completed and the Electoral Commission is ready to deliver a free, fair and safe election.  Papua New Guinea is ready for polling, says Electoral Commissioner [Photo: Simon Sinai/Supplied] “From the Electoral Commission, all preparations have been done for polling, especially in terms of electoral roll, ballot papers, polling team kits, polling officials, Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) appointments, and election trainings.” As of last week, all the election polling materials were dispatched throughout the 22 provinces. Mr Sinai added Ballot papers are currently being transported to each district in each of the 22 provinces and onto Local Level Governments (LLGs). “All provinces have re

The Papua New Guinea Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko met with Saga Alhoshan, Minister for Tourism of Saudi Arabia on Thursday 23 February at the margins of the Special Leaders’Retreat in Nadi, Fiji. Both Ministers acknowledged the importance of establishing diplomatic ties between both countries to enhance trade and economic ties including promoting tourism, agricultural cooperation in diversifying economic activities as well as development cooperation in terms of infrastructure development. Minister Tkatchenko informed of PNG government’s priorities which includes economic independence for our people.  Minister Alhoshan informed that the Government of Saudi Arabia is ready and willing to assist PNG realise it’s economic independence not only in agricultural and tourism cooperation but more so in the infrastructure development.  Through the Saudi Fund for Development, PNG can benefit from the concessional loans with low interest rates that Saudi Arabia can offer to PNG t

It is an offbeat Hoysala temple gem just three hours from Bangalore. This 13th century temple is one of the rare surviving Panchakuta temples from the Hoysala era. The famous sculptor, Ruvari Mallitamma, is known to have made contributions to this temple. I am talking about the Panchalingeshwara temple located in the village of Govindanahally in south-interior Karnataka. Set in a sleepy little village called Govindanahalli, the Panchalingeshwara temple is surrounded by lush farmland and coconut plantations and located right in front of it is the Govindanahalli lake. Unlike other Hoysala temples, this temple is built directly on the ground without the pedestal and its outer walls are fairly simple and it does not have edge to edge carvings like the other Hoysala temples. There are carvings and sculptures, but not a whole lot. Facing east, it has five shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva that run north to south. The garbhagrihas (sanctum sanctorum) of all 5 shrines are connected to a common m