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Whether you’re planning a backpacking trip with friends in the fall, or a family trip during the school summer holidays, the United States boast so many great national parks that you’ll be simply spoiled for choice! 1. Acadia National Park Acadia National Park in Maine is not only one of the most popular places to visit on the east of USA, but also one of the best places in Maine to spend a family vacation! Besides being able to soak in ...

Taking a dip in the ocean right after work is something most people can only dream about. For some reason that turquoise sea and beautiful sandy beach just isn’t next door. And moving out of the city and away from work doesn’t sound like a good idea in this time of recession. But there are a few places that offer the best of both worlds: city sophistication and great beaches. This top 10 includes those famous cities that are blessed with some...

1. The Winter Palace The former residence of Russian Tsars, this majestic Baroque palace which lies on the banks of the River Neva, is perhaps one of St. Petersburg's main attractions. Built between 1754 and 1762 the palace was intended for Empress Elisabeth, daughter of Peter the Great, but Elisabeth had passed away before it was completed and Catherine the Great was the first resident. Many of the impressive interiors have been remodeled si...

If you’re down in Argentina for any length of time, then be sure to hit up some of these great places. 1. Buenos Aires With its wide boulevards, beautiful architecture and rich culture, Buenos Aires has often been called the Paris of South America. And when you experience the food, the fashion, and the nightlife, you will quickly fall in love with this beautiful city and its people. If cities, food, culture (and shopping) are your thing, then...

Peru is located on the western coast of South America. The country itself is well known for its colonial architecture and natural resources which makes it a prime location for sightseeing and tourism. Spanish is the main language in the country; however, in main cities, English is spoken. Out of the 104 known life zones on earth, Peru is home to 84 of them, making it vastly diverse in wildlife. Three places which you should visit in Peru are:...

A mountain is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill and less rounded. The adjective montane is used to describe mountainous areas and things associated with them. The study of mountains is called Orography. Ama Dablam Ama Dablam is a mountain in the Himalaya range of eastern Nepal. The main peak is 6,812 metres, the lowe...