Exploring new places is a fun filled experience for most people. It is because of the simple reason and things that tours offer you thrill and a lot of excitement. You are able to watch some of the greatest attraction which this place is famous for. So if you are looking for options related to […]

Uganda Wildlife Authority directorate of Conservation has completed the process of habituating a family of Golden monkeys for experiential tourism as a strategy to diversify tourism activities within Uganda. According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority statement, it is now possible for clients to stay with the monkeys for four hours on a primates safari in […]

Uganda offers some of the most spectacular scenery and diverse holiday experiences – this makes it the perfect destination to explore on a road trip. So ask one of our self drive specialists to plan the ideal self drive route for you. Some destinations are easier than others – Uganda offers many relaxed and easy […]

Planning to take a gorilla safari in Central Africa? There are 3 subspecies of gorillas found in Central Africa – two lowland gorillas and the mountain gorilla. The Western Lowland gorilla is found in a range of forests covering Congo-Brazzaville, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, the Central Africa Republic (CAR), Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo […]

Of the dozens of wildlife viewing experiences I’ve had in Africa and the rest of the world, encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat takes the cake. On my first gorilla trek in Rwanda in 2008, I felt as if I had been invited to a reunion of distant, hairy relatives. When I first saw […]

So you´re on vacation. Believe it or not, that doesn´t mean you have to splurge!

In Historic Philadelphia, you´ll find plenty of places where prices haven´t changed much since our Founding Fathers were milling about town.

And we have put an entire weekend itinerary together for you, a step-by-step guide full of budget-conscious meals, fun stuff for the family and even a few cost-effective cocktails.

Welcome to Philadelphia, “America´s best beer-drinking city.” To start your vacation on the right foot

The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, or simply “the Parkway,” is in many ways the cultural heart of Philadelphia. Designed in 1917 to emulate the Champs-Elys

June 17

April 17-18, 2010

The Experience

Now in its fourth year, the Free Library Festival is the Library´s annual burst of ideas and inspiration.

Well on its way to becoming a Philadelphia tradition, the Festival weekend is packed with free programming for all ages, including talks by bestselling authors, poetry readings, musical performances, tours of the Library´s special collections and programs and activities just for children. A fun, free way to spend the day, the Free Library Festival connects book lovers from throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

For a full schedule of performances, view the Festival Program.

Meet the Authors

The Free Library will host more than 50 authors on-stage at the 2010 Free Library Festival, including Tina Campbell of the urban gospel duo Mary Mary, talk show host Chelsea Handler, Sapphire