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Top 5 Awesome Mountains of the World
by Joe on Mar 31st, 2011
5. Mountains of Banff Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park, established in 1885 in the Rocky Mountains and one North America’s most visited parks. Banff’s mountains exhibit several different shapes that have been influenced by the composition of rock deposits, layers, and their structure. The 3,618 meter (11,870 ft) high Mount Assiniboine has been shaped by glacial erosion that has left a sharp peak....Read More » Tags
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8 Great Triumphal Arches
by Joe on Mar 31st, 2011
Triumphal arches are monumental structures with at least one arched passageway and built to honor an important person or to commemorate a significant event. Although triumphal arches have been built by many nations it was the Romans who started the tradition. It is unclear when the Romans first began building triumphal arches but once the tradition became popular they created many Roman arches that were increasingly elaborate. 8. Patuxai &nb...Read More » Tags
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Most Beautiful Lakes in the World
by Joe on Mar 29th, 2011
There are numerous beautiful lakes around the world that feature a variety of colors that are far from the usual color of water. The hue of colors add an extra dimension to the already picture perfect landscapes that surround these lakes. So, please join our journey, as we venture throughout the world, visiting amazing lakes of color and beauty. 10. Laguna Verde The Laguna Verde, a salt water lake, is located in...Read More » Tags
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Filed under: Asia, Monuments
Highlights of Tel Aviv
by Joe on Mar 24th, 2011
If you’re planning a trip to Israel and are wondering whether Tel Aviv is a good bet or not, you’ll be glad to know that Tel Aviv is one of the liveliest places to spend a vacation in Israel boasting a thriving nightlife. Tel Aviv is indeed known as the 'party capital' of Israel because of its great beaches and exciting 24-hour culture nightlife, which means bars and nightclubs stay open very late indeed! Having said this, if you arenâ€...Read More » Tags
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Where to go in March
by Joe on Mar 21st, 2011
Are looking to get away somewhere exotic this March while keeping on a budget? March is an ideal time for a vacation in Southeast Asia, especially if you want to avoid the large crowds and get even better airfare tickets and vacation packages. Four of the best destinations in March in Southeast Asia for those of you on a budget include: 1. Phuket Island, Thailand Thailand, one of the exciting places to live in the world, has a tropical ...Read More » Tags
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Top 6 Coolest Trees in the World
by Joe on Mar 20th, 2011
Famous trees come and go. L’Arbre du Ténéré was once considered the most isolated tree on Earth, a landmark on caravan routes in the Sahara, until it was knocked down by a drunk Libyan truck driver in 1973. This year in August, the famous Anne Frank tree in Amsterdam was blown down by high winds during a storm. Luckily, there are still many special trees out there. An overview of the most famous trees in the world. 6. Lone Cypress Th...Read More » Tags
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Places to see in China
by Joe on Mar 17th, 2011
If you are planning to visit attractions in China, some of the things to do here include visiting popular tourists attractions such as the Great Wall of China in Beijing, the Nanjing Dong Lu shopping district in Shanghai, the great Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an Town and China’s natural scenery in Guilin City. 1. Beijing If you are traveling to China for the first time, Beijing is a great place to begin a visit to China. Apart from being o...Read More » Tags
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Attractions in Kyoto, Japan
by Joe on Mar 15th, 2011
Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan and one of the best places to go in Japan to get a glimpse of 15th century Japan and learn about Japanese culture and history. Most of the tourist attractions in Kyoto Japan are well preserved cultural sights such as temples, shrines, imperial palaces, imperial villas, Japanese gardens and teahouses, which are simple stunning! If you’re not planning to base your vacation in Kyoto, you’ll certainly ...Read More » Tags
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Top 8 Fairytale Castles in the World
by Joe on Mar 13th, 2011
The most famous fairytale castles are probably the ones that originate from legends and myths. Well known examples are King Arthur’s Camelot and the Cinderella and Sleeping Beaty castles that can be found in several theme parks around the world. This list contains their real world counterparts and source of inspiration. These real fairytale castles are just as magical and most are associated with stories and fairy tales of their own. ...Read More » Tags
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Filed under: Asia, Most beautiful places on earth
10 Highlights of Cambodia
by Joe on Mar 11th, 2011
ambodia is slowly recovering from the horrors of the Khmer Rouge’s reign of terror. Major problems still exist: land mines, poverty and a devastated infrastructure. But the reconstruction and healing process is now well under way and increasing numbers of tourists are rediscovering Cambodia’s top attractions. The stunning temples of Angkor are the obvious draw for most tourists, but the country has much else to offer: tropical beaches, coloni...Read More » Tags
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