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 | » Ibiza Travel Guide 2012-01-19
Ibiza, the tiny island heaving with more clubs than Tiger Woods, just got busier. Amid the media whirl, this summer promises an explosion of experimental new venues and nights - plus the legendary superclubs and the ubiquitous house/trance. Party har |
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 | » Cook Islands: Ready, Steady, Cook 2012-01-19
The bountiful Cook Islands are a taste of paradise. Providing, of course, you avoid Aitutaki?s plummeting coconuts and giant crabs. Neighbouring idyll Atiu is tiny. So small, in fact, that everyone remembers your name - and that?s depite the drinking |
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 | » Syria: Road to Damascus 2012-01-11
Beyond the heat and unease lies a Damascus steeped in religion, yes; but also with casual dress, alcohol and a quiet joy. |
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 | » Emotional Escapes 2012-01-10
Going on a self-development holiday isn?t an escape - here it?s essential to pack your problems. But, after a few days of shamanic tapping, it?s likely that you?ll leave with less baggage. |
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 | » Guyana: Spears of Destiny 2012-01-09
Guyana is the little-known South American locale boasting rainforest that looks a bit like broccoli and golden frogs, as well as the staggering Kaieteur Falls. |
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 | » Genoa, the Italian Riviera port 2012-01-09
A single weekend will see you succumb to the charms of Genoa, the Italian Riviera port. There?s a whiff of danger down its narrow tunnels or on unexpected liaisons, and the dizzying fa?ades of the medieval city centre. Just beware the grappa hangover |
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 | » Checking in with High-Tech Hotels 2012-01-06
It used to be that you were in a high-tech hotel if they gave you a remote with the TV and the Wall Street Journal. |
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 | » Plugging in to power 2012-01-05
The first battery ever was the size of a coffeepot and weighed more than a sack of potatoes. |
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 | » Buying currency before you leave the U.S 2012-01-05
Sometimes, being a dyed-in-the-wool procrastinator has actually worked to my advantage, at least when it comes to business trips. I've gotten some great Internet fares that way, buying "distressed" inventory two or three days before a trip. |
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 | » Lost anything while traveling? 2012-01-04
A little while back I was leafing through my copy of "International Travel News", and a tentative smile came to my face. I read a brief story by a guy named Robert Kirk who had gotten his wallet stolen in Barcelona. |
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 | » South Padre Island 2011-12-31
Almost 8 years after spending college Spring Break on South Padre Island, I returned to the Texas beach, surprised at what I found. |
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 | » City By the Bay: Corpus Christi, Texas 2011-12-31
The sky is dark with just a hint of twinkling stars appearing on the horizon. The warm wind picks up and the waves increase their gentle pounding on the sea wall. |
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 | » Alabama Gulf Coast 2011-12-31
Sunny skies, spectacular beaches, great seafood. That?s what my wife and I wanted on a long weekend trip away from late winter in Chicago. So we headed for Alabama. |
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 | » Vancouver Victoria: Two Nation Vacation 2011-12-29
Travelers heading for the Pacific Northwest have the opportunity to sample two national cultures in a single visit. Seattle, Wash., and the Canadian cities of Vancouver and Victoria form a triangle of destinations that are worth visiting together. |
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 | » Visiting Seattle 2011-12-29
Visit Seattle on a sunny day and it will take your breath away. Known as the Emerald City, it is surrounded by lush, green forest and glistening water. |
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 | » San Antonio River Walk 2011-12-29
Modern hotels and office buildings were nestled between historical libraries and missions. Sounds of buses and cars mixed with the clippety clop of horse-drawn carriages escorting tourists. |
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 | » Culinary Adventures in Albquerque 2011-12-29
Ranchers Club of New Mexico, Albuquerque Hilton ? Mesquite, hickory, sassafras or apple woods grill prime cuts of beef for the successful Gentlemen and Lady Rancher. |
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 | » Northers Delights of West Virginia 2011-12-28
The northernmost point of the state and the hub of the panhandle, Wheeling began as a pre-Revolutionary outpost whose Independence Hall was a customs house in the... |
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 | » Paris: An Imagined City 2011-12-27
When Hemingway lived in Paris, he wrote about America. When he left Paris, he wrote about Paris. Who was it that said that Paris is a state of mind? |
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 | » Travels with Papa: Key West 2011-12-27
I leave out of Miami just after dawn. Outside, the air is fresh and warm and the driving is easy: windows down, shades on, the sun rising steadily over my left shoulder. |
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 | » Skydiving in Australia 2011-12-22
Skydiving is a must for every traveller. The sexy peril of the jump, the adrenalin rush of falling 12,000 feet and the feeling of having pushed back the boundaries, man, stoke the fire of the adventurer?s self-perception. |
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 | » Meet the Maharaja 2011-12-21
Simply uttering the word "Maharaja" evokes a timeless elegance, a sensation of radiance and power. |
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 | » Reflections on Japanese Reality 2011-12-21
It was cold and damp as I approached the tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of Japan. Ancient Japanese cedars towered over a narrow, steep walkway consisting of over 200 stone steps. In an area crawling with tourists, it was surprisingly quiet |
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 | » Pasola: Ritual War in Indonesia Wild East 2011-12-21
The truly wild and remote character of eastern Indonesia was publicised by the remarkable British adventurers Lawrence and Lorne Blair in the book and television series of their extraordinary 10-year journey entitled... |
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 | » Festival of Lanterns in South-Korea 2011-12-21
As twilight fades, candle-lit lanterns guide our way to the temple and the flickering light casts a warm glow on our faces. Our pace is set by the throaty chanting of monks. Swirls of frankincense and sandalwood dance in the cool evening air. |
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 | » Selected Memories of the Desert: Israel 2011-12-20
The heel of my boot broke off in the parking lot at Ben Gurion airport. Not completely off, but almost |
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 | » Mexicos Back Woods 2011-12-19
The best feeling for any traveler is discovery, stumbling upon a truly wonderful place that you hadn?t prepared to fall in love with. |
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 | » Quetzalcatls Colombia 2011-12-19
They had been anticipating my arrival for close to a month. The first glimpse I had of them was during the morning recess break. |
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 | » Volunteering in the Wild Swaziland 2011-12-19
I never imagined that the largest inhabitant of an African game reserve and a London taxi driver would have anything in common. |
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 | » Felucca on the Nile 2011-12-19
Since 1849 Thomas Cook has been cruising the Nile. Although the name may evoke images of sunburn on European beaches or 17-year-olds making out in discotheques, the company was at the forefront of opening up what has since become one of the most outs |
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 | » Welcome to Northern Ireland 2011-12-16
The Scottish giant, Benandonner, built the causeway to the North Irish coast in order to settle a quarrel with the legendary giant, Finn McCool. |
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 | » The Heart of Paris 2011-12-16
Paris is brimming with contradictions?she is at once modern chic and subtle, classic sophistication. |
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 | » The Iceman Cometh 2011-12-15
Hitchhiking in Iceland is reputed to be the best in the world. It?s easy, it?s an excellent opportunity to meet the locals, and ? my favorite part ? it?s free. |
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 | » Five Hidden Treasures of the Italian Coast 2011-12-15
I took a moment to catch my breath as I rested against the mossy, rocky ledge and set down my heavy yellow backpack. |
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 | » The Magpies of Changwon Korea 2011-12-15
Pica pica is a pigeon-sized bird, a cousin of jays, crows, and ravens. At a distance, they appear white with large black splotches, but viewing them up close?easily done, since they evince no fear of humans |
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 | » Dala Dala Death Race Tanzania 2011-12-15
There were 50 of us crammed into the Toyota minibus, and for four days we had been crossing some of the worst roads in Tanzania. The bus was a wreck - no shocks, no seat pads - and our bodies were too. |
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 | » Training the Dogs of the Iditarod 2011-12-15
Yukon Ed took a long time to live down that first day when he?d nearly set fire to the kennel. |
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 | » Mendoza by Road 2011-12-15
I wanted to stay a few more nights at the Atlas. After a month of living with six other males in a dorm room at the mountain given the realistic moniker |
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 | » Joshua Tree National Park 2011-12-13
The drive into the desert takes about two hours in an easterly direction along Southern California highways from Los Angeles. |
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 | » Atlanta: The City in the Forest 2011-12-13
Stone Mountain Park, owned and run by the Stone Mountain Memorial Association (without aid of federal, state, or local taxes) is just a slight drive from downtown and boasts a 583 acre natural area inclusive of lakes for fishing and swimming, golf co |
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 | » Adventures to Tropical Xishuangbanna 2011-12-13
We had planned several months in advance to visit Xishuangbanna, the Autonomous District in Yunnan Province. |
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 | » Caribell Batik: The Caribbeans Colorful Cloth 2011-12-12
Ships with billowing red sails, brightly colored tropical flowers, dolphins playfully skimming azure waters, vibrant pink and yellow sunsets cast over palm-laden beaches |
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 | » Island of Malaita 2011-12-12
Malaita, one of the major islands of the Solomons group, is large as South Pacific islands go - 190km in length and varying in width between 10km and 30km with a total land area of 4200 sq km. |
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 | » The Dalai Lama in the Himalayas 2011-12-08
The temple grounds are awash with a sea of people, and yet the scene is strangely quiet, with every individual in the crowd leaning forward in rapt attention. |
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 | » Arnos Vale in Tabago 2011-12-08
Tabago is a dot in the Caribbean Sea. You could circumnavigate it on foot in four days with time to eat, sleep, and enjoy its beautiful scenery. |
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 | » Panning for Gold a Rush for Some 2011-12-08
The thousands of forty-niners are gone but it's still Gold Country. The precious metal can still be found easily, even by novice gold hounds. |
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 | » China Entertains 2011-12-08
As a tourist, I find it interesting to discover what my host country finds to be entertaining. It is soon evident that sightseeing looms large in their ideas. |
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 | » Magical Bangkok 2011-12-07
Bangkok, the capitol, is a city of contrasts. From its fascinating Grand Palace and exotic temples to small, 3 walled corrugated tin workshops, housing seamstresses busy at their machines, there is much to explore. |
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 | » Penny-wise: Alaska 2011-12-07
Frequently referred to as the last frontier, the state of Alaska is a destination one experiences rather than just visits. |
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 | » A Visit to Nepal 2011-12-07
Nepal, tucked into the Himalayas, and its capital, Katmandu are well worth a visit. |
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 | » Penny-wise Switzerland 2011-12-07
Carry a picnic basket that you can replenish in a local village each morning and you'll dine on breads, cheeses and cold cuts of Epicurean renown. |
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 | » Costa Rica: The Turtle Hotel 2011-12-05
It never occurred to him that Costa Rica would be his final destination, or that soon his focus (or lack thereof) would shift from surfer minimalism to tourism to conservation. |
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 | » Fishing Adventures in Maine 2011-12-04
Even in a state as unspoiled as Maine, it can be good to have some special refuges. And Baxter State Park in the state's north woods is just that. |
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 | » River Rafting Nepal 2011-12-03
Two rivers converge below me. I'm sitting on a promontory in the Annapurna mountain range of Himalayan Nepal. |
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 | » Surf and Turf in Northern Ontario 2011-12-02
The Niagara escarpment, designated a UNESCO world Biosphere Reserve, is a geological wonder. |
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 | » Jungles of Laos 2011-12-01
Laos, though, remains one of the least developed countries in the world. Just now opening to the outside world, the country doesn't even have any high-rise buildings. |
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 | » Uninviting Paradise: Waipio Valley Hawaii 2011-12-01
We had definitely been scammed ? marooned on the trail to Hiilawe waterfall, twenty dollars poorer. |
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 | » Spiritual side of Everest 2011-12-01
Based on interviews with Jamling Tenzing Norgay, David Breashears, and Broughton Coburn, and on the IMAX film, Everest, and the National Geographic book, Everest: Mountain Without Mercy... |
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 | » Rock Climbing Texas 2011-12-01
Climbing junkets to Texas can leave you bitter - no big walls, no alpine views, not a single lush piece of landscape to be found. |
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 | » The great dune adventure 2011-11-30
This sand came from Colorado, though, not the Middle East. Most of it originated in the San Juan mountains, south of here, where it eroded into the Rio Grande river. |
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 | » Trip to Red Rock Canyon 2011-11-29
Red Rock Canyon is just a 20-minute drive from the Strip, but eons in scope. The rocky playground was formed by an earthquake along the Keystone Thrust Fault about 65 million years ago. |
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 | » Arctic Northern Lights 2011-11-29
Different cultures have given it different names: glowing snakes, bloody weapons, heavenly flight, fox fire, dancing goat, the battle lines of fire, or the Northern Lights. |
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 | » Mount Hood Oregon 2011-11-29
Dean Cummings stood atop Mt. Hood and surveyed the magnificent horizon. |
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 | » The Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta 2011-11-29
Colombia is rumored to be inhabited mainly by bandits, drug lords and guerillas-with some amount of truth. |
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 | » Skiing the Off Beat Alps 2011-11-29
Modern downhill techniques were practically invented in the Austrian Alps, home of Hans Schneider, powder perfect days, and the three-hour-long runs of piste skiing. |
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 | » Ski Nepal 2011-11-29
The Himalayas of Nepal are truly very large and imposing mountains. Their peaks tower, almost menacingly, high above the deep, tropical valleys. |
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 | » How long is the Alaska Highway? 2011-11-28
The Alaska Highway is measured in miles and kilometres. Physical mileposts and kilometre posts along the Alaska Highway indicate distance from Dawson Creek, Mile 0. |
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 | » Alaska wildlife and glaciers 2011-11-25
The opportunity to see wildlife and glaciers is a major attraction for visitors to Alaska. |
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 | » Planning for kids: The Key to Vacationing Fun 2011-11-25
This is easy if you are using WorldTravelDirect.com, which contains thousands of pages of travel information as well as links to Web sites where you can find additional information. Some tips to consider: |
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 | » Introduction to Vancouver Canada 2011-11-25
Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia and one of the most desirable places to live, work and play. |
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 | » Tips for traveling to Hong Kong 2011-11-24
The level of activity that courses through Hong Kong streets and alleyways has to be experienced to be believed. |
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 | » Dublin Ireland Overview 2011-11-24
Dublin is and is not what you expect. Yes, its the charming, walkable city you supposed it would be. |
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 | » Amazing Chicago 2011-11-24
What truly defines Chicago, however, is hard to encapsulate. Allow some time to walk around |
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 | » Amsterdam Netherlands in Breaf 2011-11-24
People go to this cosmopolitan city for many reasons—it’s a capital of commerce, culture and fun. |
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 | » Fitness tips for a ski holiday 2011-11-23
It seems that this time of year, everyone's ready to forget about the fall foilage and head straight for Opening Day at the local ski resort. The Buyer's Guide is out, and everyone's picked out a new pair of boards, and can't wait to try them out. |
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 | » Trip Prep Tips 2011-11-22
Free helpful information is available from many foreign government tourist information bureaus. |
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 | » London: St. Paul Cathedral 2011-11-22
No sooner was Christopher Wren selected to refurbish Old St. Paul's church than the Great Fire of 1666 incinerated it. Within six days, Wren had a plan for a whole new building |
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 | » The Crown Jewels in the Tower of London 2011-11-22
Once inside the Tower of London, looking past the White Tower on the left, a line leads to the Crown Jewels. |
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 | » Island vacation during the winter season 2011-11-21
One of our top recommendations is the sunny Caribbean. Beautiful beaches, plenty of sightseeing and sporting opportunities, and a leisurely pace explain why the Caribbean has some of the most popular island resorts in the world. |
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 | » Family Ski Vacation out West 2011-11-20
The ski bums, lodge lovers, and little ones among you will all find plenty of wintertime amusement during your family ski vacation out West. |
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 | » Massage and Spa services in San Francisco 2011-11-20
San Francisco is home to a multitude of full-service spas offering a wide range of treatments, from Shiatsu massage to soothing paraffin treatments and relaxing aromatherapy body wraps. |
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 | » Plan a Tennis Vacation in Florida 2011-11-20
The Sunshine State is simply saturated with tennis courts and racquet clubs--many of them on the grounds of lovely resorts. |
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 | » Getting married overseas 2011-11-17
Congratulations! The next few months are sure to be full of excitement as you plan your special day. But beware that planning a wedding abroad can introduce a few snags to the planning process. |
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 | » Avoiding Hate Crimes during your trip 2011-11-17
Safety is a concern for all travelers, but not straight minded travelers should be especially careful on the road as they are sometimes subject to unique dangers. The following tips should help you avoid violence and discrimination while traveling. |
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 | » Lisbon: Retracing Explorers Steps 2011-11-12
Centuries ago, Lisbon's explorers changed history. Today's great discovery is that history hasn't changed this city |
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 | » Nebraska Oregon Trail 2011-11-12
Join a modern-day wagon train along Nebraska's Oregon Trail, and you'll be walking in the very footsteps of the pioneers. |
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 | » Rio: A Sensuous City Driven by Samba 2011-11-12
Brazils samba is more than music. It is seduction, wild abandon, and the very heart of a nation |
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 | » Panama San Blas Islands 2011-11-11
The modern world is not welcome on Panama's San Blas Islands, home to an ancient people and their traditions. Take a step back into paradise. |
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 | » Bangkok Thailand? Now? 2011-11-11
Yes! In fact, your timing could not be better. |
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 | » Martinique: Sweetest Island of All 2011-11-11
Explore Martiniques lush hills and step into another time-when sugar was king. |
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 | » London: Bedside Manors 2011-11-11
Want proper English charm? These four hotels have the atmosphere?and the prices?of yesteryear. |
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 | » Ireland: Emerald Flyers 2011-11-11
The heart of Ireland is proud, poetic...and just a little reckless.
And its horses will take you there. |
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 | » Washington: Bulletin 2011-11-10
Scandal-weary Americans may not have Washington on the top of their to-visit lists right now, and that's a shame |
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 | » Beverly Hills Travel Guide 2011-11-10
Rich and famous? That is too easy. Here is the city?s hipper side. |
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 | » Singapore: Bulletin 2011-11-10
Though English may still be the official language, 44 years after independence, Singapore has finally left behind its British colonial past. |
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 | » St. Lucia: The Enchanted Rainforest 2011-11-10
Here comes the rain, says Adams Toussaint, looking casually over his shoulder. He says it so matter-of-factly my mind barely registers that the noise moving our way is a wall of water. I have just enough time to stuff my camera into a rucksack before |
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 | » Great All-American Summer Trips 2011-11-10
With a surging interest in the mysteries of Indian culture, the time has never been better to visit native sites. This summer, you can sleep in a tepee, attend an ancient dance, or run sacred river rapids. |
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 | » 5 Ways To Go Morocco 2011-11-09
Miles of desert and spitting camels may not sound like a summer getaway, but there is much more to Morocco than the Sahara. |
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 | » Kauai Island: Peace And Kauai 2011-11-09
Great beaches, lush landscape, cool hotels. Best of all, no need to take a number. |
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 | » Denmark: Bjorn Again 2011-11-09
In the cobblestone courtyard, an iron bell clangs out the quarter hour, echoing across the quiet Danish night. |
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 | » Memphis: Say Hallelujah! 2011-11-09
Want the gospel truth? Come to the capital of hand-clapping, soul-stirring good times! |
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 | » Montana: Ponderosa Palaces 2011-11-09
Montanas mountain majesty reaches its peak at these Glacier Park lodges. |
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 | » The Florida Keys 2011-11-08
It may seem like the Florida Keys have become just an Ernest Hemingway/Jimmy Buffett theme park, but get away from the greatest hits of U.S. 1 and you?ll find plenty of authentic Keys remain. |
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 | » Hawaii Special: The Lost Islands 2011-11-08
America s Top 25 Hot Summer Deals in 7 Cool Cities |
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 | » New York State: 0 degrees of Separataion 2011-11-08
Winter in New York s Adirondacks: You will never get closer to nature |
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 | » There is An Art Lover Born Every Minute in Los Angeles 2011-11-08
Step right up! to L.A. and the new world of museums - trams, shops, cafes. But is the art just a sideshow? |
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 | » Stop and Smell the Tea in Hong Kong 2011-11-08
In Hong Kong, the cultural handover is happening one teacup at a time. |
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 | » Wall-To-Wall Beach Cayman Islands 2011-11-07
Want Caribbean nirvana-sun, sand,and more sand? These three hotels get you there |
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 | » New Orleans: By the Numbers 2011-11-07
If you are planning a visit to the French Quarter of New Orleans?a place that seems to live under the spell of a perpetual full moon |
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 | » Kentucky: Bourbon Renewal 2011-11-07
On any Friday night along tree-lined Bardstown Road, the scene is not so different from what you would find in Seattle or Charleston or lower Manhattan: A funky, revivified neighborhood, a well-dressed youngish crowd. |
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 | » Hong Kong: Bulletin 2011-11-07
Asias unofficial capital is still humming two years after the handover. Here is whats hot. |
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 | » Jamaica: Isle of Runaway Gardens 2011-11-07
Plantations could not contain them. Now, everywhere you look in Jamaica, it is orchids, orchids, orchids. |
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 | » France: Will Work for Food 2011-11-07
Hauling rocks, cutting stones, rebuilding castles?is this any way to spend a vacation? Yes! As long as it?s in the south of France. |
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 | » Barbados: British Spoken Here 2011-11-07
Coconuts with their tops lopped off are best left to the other Caribbean islands. Here in ultra-British Barbados, china cups and cucumber sandwiches are set near the pool promptly at four o?clock for swimsuit-clad sunbathers. |
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 | » Australia: Bulletin 2011-11-07
Sydney goes for the gold. Here?s where to find it??and what?s cool and hot in the other City by the Bay. |
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 | » Northern Portugal Secret Towns and Wines 2011-11-07
Why northern Portugal is so neglected by travelers is a mystery. Ribboned by the Douro River and its tributaries, this is one of Europe's most beautiful secret corners, a place where mountains are green, traditions are ancient, and vineyards stretch |
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 | » Feasts and finds in Nassau Bahamas 2011-11-07
Nassau has several excellent restaurants that take themselves and their clients' pocketbooks very seriously. |
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 | » Zen Buddhism at the Shaolin Temple 2011-11-05
We are exploring the ancient world of Zen Buddhism at the home of kung fu, Shaolin Temple. |
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 | » Tiger Leaping Gorge in China 2011-11-05
Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of China?s totally unspoilt natural wonders. And, as Jwe discovered, the two day trek through the spectacular gorge is one that only the truly adventurous will risk. |
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 | » Guadeloupe Caribbean 2011-11-05
As the plane swept over the glowing blues and turquoises of the Pet Cul-de-Sac Marin I could appreciate why the Arawak Indians named it ?Karukera ? island of beautiful waters?. |
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 | » West Indies in the Caribbean 2011-11-05
Even if you don?t fancy the sight of a heap of blokes running around with bats and balls, the Caribbean archipelago offers the whole range of stereotypical images of tropical paradise |
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 | » Famous Loch Ness Monster Legend 2011-11-04
Every year tourists pour into Loch Ness, cameras poised, hoping for a glimpse of Scotland?s most famous monster. Rarely are any privileged enough to catch her on the surface, but this March Nessie obliged by rearing her head three times ? sparking an |
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 | » West coast of Ireland 2011-11-04
LIGHT on people, but heavy on fresh air and open space, the west coast of Ireland is incredibly soothing. Its intoxicating cocktail of rolling hills, spectacular coastline and the charms of village life is a perfect hangover cure for pilgrims whose d |
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 | » Santorini Greece Travel Guide 2011-11-04
The Japanese couple we met at the airport made us wonder if we?d chosen the right island. Where are you staying? we asked. |
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 | » Peloponnese Peninsula Greece 2011-11-04
Down at Pireas, Athens? main port, I joined the crowds milling around various jetties, ticket booths and caf?s. Half of Europe, it seemed, was determined to flee this ugly cityscape and head for the islands and a summer of debauchery. |
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 | » Yucatan Peninsula Mexico 2011-11-04
IT was in this cactus-pricked land that this gringo senora found herself at Cancun airport. I decided to concetrate on the Yucatan Peninsula, a protruding land mass at Mexico?s southernmost tip on the border of Belize and Guatemala that is the home o |
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 | » Grand Canyon 2011-11-04
I first traveled to the Grand Canyon in the back of a wood-panelled family wagon singing mindless road songs and indulging in sweet apple pie conversation. |
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 | » Trekking in the Himalayas 2011-11-03
While trekking in the Himalayas, our correspondent Carolin comes across a village celebrating the Hindu festival of Dasain. While it?s enough to turn her stomach, she does get the rare chance of seeing how it?s celebrated behind closed doors. |
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 | » Down Mexico Way 2011-11-03
Does anyone mind if I change the itinerary to include whale watching in Baja California? asked Ault, our tour leader on a 19-day trip from Mexico City to Los Angeles |
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 | » Japan: Eastern Pilgrimage 2011-11-03
The island of Shikoku may be off the beaten track but it has many things to interest both veteran and first-time visitors to Japan. Our correspondent Matt follows the pilgrims? footsteps to this traditional island. |
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 | » Egypt: Land of the pharaohs 2011-11-03
THE Land Of The Pharaohs has captured the imagination of all who have visited for centuries. Egypt?s unique archeological sites and monuments left by the Pharaohs, Greeks, Romans, early Christians and Muslims has never failed to inspire. |
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 | » Legacy of the Cambodian Killing Fields 2011-11-03
In the early 1980?s, a no-taste, talentless American punk band called The Dead Kennedys thrashed out raucous numbers calculated to incense and offend. |
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 | » Golden Triangle in Northern Laos 2011-11-03
It sounded like a good idea at the time. A trek through the jungle of the Golden Triangle in Northern Laos and a boat back along the Mekong River. But, as we discovered, some ideas don?t quite work out as planned. |
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 | » Indonesia by bicycle 2011-11-03
Indonesia is a vast, sprawling archipelago of thousands of islands where many of the cultures and traditions have remained unchanged for centuries. Our correspondent Leanne discovered that traveling by bicycle was the best way to explore this fascina |
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 | » Indochinas greatest rivers 2011-11-03
Cutting through moutains and across the plains the mighty Irrawaddy River is the life blood of Myanamar. Our correspondent reports on life on one of Indochina?s greatest rivers. |
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 | » Bangkok Thailand Khao San Road 2011-11-03
Bangkok?s infamous Khao San Road is a central point for any backpacker on the South East Asian trail. Our correspondent Julie reports on a unique street where anything can be bought, sold or scammed. |
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 | » Journey Into Dreamtime 2011-11-03
The Aborigines knew it as Gagadju. Today the world has a new name for it ? Kakadu. Whichever name you use the mystique and beauty remains. Kakadu. The name alone conjures up many images. |
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 | » Bermuda Railway Trail 2011-11-02
While not every visitor to Bermuda has time to hike extensively, choosing a section of the trail to hike (there are Seven Sections in all) and combining it with a beach day gives an in depth look at island life with time still available for shopping |
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 | » Visiting Hong Kong 2011-11-02
Think Hong Kong and you probably think hectic shopping and a little sightseeing crammed into an average stay of two to three days. |
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 | » Similan Islands Liveaboard Photo Safari 2011-11-02
Probably one of the most exciting underwater photography workshops available anywhere is that held by Mark Strickland, cruise director aboard M/V Fantasea in the Andaman Sea off Thailand. |
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 | » Underwater Solomon Islands 2011-11-01
As we wait for darkness before beginning our dive, we watch the approach of the storm with some apprehension - an ominous front moving in from the east, the face of the low, rolling clouds gilded by the sunset's afterglow. |
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 | » Costa Rican Riches 2011-11-01
The sound of the Pacific Ocean gently rolling onto the sandy beach awakened us. |
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 | » A trip to the Tiputini Biodiversity Station 2011-11-01
Deep in the Ecuadorian rainforest, tapiers and capybaras (the world's largest rodent) pad down into the Tiputini river to drink. |
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 | » Sailing to the glaciers in Patagonia 2011-11-01
"If you like to drink," said the blond woman at the table next to us at Dino's restaurant in Puerto Montt, "it's a wonderful cruise. |
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 | » Living in United Kingdom 2011-11-01
Blighty. The Misty Isle. Britters. Britain. UK. Call it what you will, for a small island off the coast of Europe, Britain's contribution to world history is astonishing. |
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 | » Living in New Zealand 2011-11-01
Contrary to popular belief, there is more to New Zealand than bungy jumping, kiwi fruit and 60 million sheep. In fact, the biggest mistake anyone can make is to underestimate New Zealand and expect it to be just like Australia. |
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 | » Living in Ireland 2011-11-01
Ireland has enchanted visitors for centuries. Ever since the Celts reached the place around 300 BC, and Viking settlers founded Dublin in the 9th century AD and the English arrived in 1169, Ireland has seen political turmoil, financial disaster and m |
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 | » Green and pleasant land 2011-11-01
According to Italians ? or at the very least, those who put together their tourist brochures ? Italy has a green heart. Welcome to Umbria, a region tucked away between Tuscany to the north and Lazio (which has Rome) to the south. |
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 | » Age of empire 2011-11-01
The gladiator edges out of the darkened tunnel to take in the epic sweep of one of the greatest arenas ever built. The Colosseum seems to rise into the heavens all around. |
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 | » Italian Ligure region 2011-11-01
Europe?s Mediterranean Sea boasts some of world?s most famous coastal resorts ? the fabulous French Riviera, the sun-soaked Spanish Costas and, of course, the rugged Greek Islands. |
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 | » Oktoberfest in Germany 2011-11-01
Oktoberfest is something of a legend. We are uncovering the myth and finds the reality a decidedly painful one. |
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 | » Angkor Wat in Cambodia 2011-11-01
The gruelling life of the backpacker scarcely gets more arduous than a road trip to Angkor Wat in Cambodia on a barely functional 4x4 that keeps breaking down. |
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 | » Living and working in Japan 2011-11-01
Living and working in Japan is more than a travel experience ? it?s a life experience. As we discovered, it has much to offer those looking to immerse themselves in a completely different (and often bewildering) culture. |
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 | » Gotland Getaway 2011-11-01
Forget the natural inclination to fly south for the decent weather and beaches. Just three hours north of London lies tiny Gotland, an island delight in the Baltic Sea. |
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 | » Lager in Legoland 2011-11-01
Little plastic bricks might be a Danish invention but, in Copenhagen, beer and football are the real building blocks of life. |
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 | » Travel Bali Indonesia 2011-10-28
Generations of foreign visitors, mesmerized by the placid lifestyles and fantastic rituals of the gregarious Balinese, have sought to capture the island's spirit with poetic labels such as these. |
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 | » Morocco Travelogue 2011-10-26
We departed Phoenix for Casablanca Morocco on May 13th and arrived early on the 14th. We flew Royal Air Maroc from JFK into Casablanca's new International Airport |
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 | » Kenya Safari 2011-10-26
We departed Phoenix on July 31st and arrived in Zurich, via Swiss Air, on August 1st. |
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 | » Chinese New Year in Honolulu 2011-10-25
For the Chinese community, their New Year comes a month and a half after the traditional American New Year and is based on a lunar calendar. |
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 | » Tales of the Caribbean 2011-10-25
I arrived with Sheila, the [then] love of my life, in San Juan at about 1pm Saturday 1/13 after catching the red-eye 1am flight from LAX. |
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 | » Prague Travelogue 2011-10-25
Sleet started to stream past the cabin window as our plane came to a halt at Ruzyne airport one hundred minutes after leaving England. |
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 | » Cruising Notes on the Solomon Islands - Western Province 2011-10-25
We spent 7 great weeks in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. Most boats don't cruise in this end of the Solomons so they are not well known. |
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 | » Fish Orlando Program 2011-10-25
Fisheries Biologist Scott Hardin said the Fish Orlando project, initiated in 1991, gives both residents and Disney World visitors a chance to sample Florida's quality angling opportunities without putting many miles on their car's odometer. |
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 | » Bird Hunting, South African Style 2011-10-25
The late afternoon sun shone golden like South Dakota sunshine in autumn. |
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 | » The Gulf Coasts Spring Kingfish Run 2011-10-25
April to early May is the time when waves of migrating kingfish travel along Florida's Gulf coast on the way to summer haunts in the Panhandle area. |
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 | » Viewing Wildlife in South Africa's Natal District 2011-10-25
You know you're in another country when a park spelled Hluhluwe is pronounced shloo-shloo-wee. |
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 | » Sleeping in Europe - Hostels and Accommodation 2011-10-21
Sleep time! It's time to explore the important topic, "where do I stay?" First of all, there is more than just a spelling difference between a hostel and a hotel. |
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 | » Incredible India 2011-10-21
When you say you?re going to India, people queue up at your door with snippets of sourceless advice about what to avoid. |
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 | » Ko Phangan Thailand 2011-10-21
Ko Phangan is next door to Paradise. Paradise, at least in western terms, is on Ko Samui, the next island down off the east coast of Thailand, an island with beaches and palm trees and seas and coral so beautiful they?re almost a caricature. |
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 | » A wild ride in Tibets lost kingdom of Guge 2011-10-21
In Thailand?s Ripley?s Motion Master Theatre, your seat is rigged up with high-tech hydraulic gear and a full lap-and-shoulder seatbelt. |
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 | » The birth of a volcanos 2011-10-21
The birth of a volcano, Christianity and other terrestrial phenomena. Part one of a three-year journey on two wheels to circumnavigate the Pacific Ring of Fire. |
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 | » Riding Oregons Cascade Mountains 2011-10-21
Riding down through Oregon?s Cascade mountains, we were literally sliding on a red carpet of dirt, our wheels entangled in its deep, thick top layer. |
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 | » Riding Mexicos La Sierra Volcanica Transversal 2011-10-21
After entering Guatemala at La Mesilla we hauled ourselves over old sections of the Pan American Highway all the way to the old capital, Antigua. |
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 | » The Peaks and parks of California 2011-10-21
"I care to live only to entice people to look at Natures loveliness." These words by John Muir, are from John Muir, one of the founders of the Sierra Club and one of Amercas first and most outspoken naturalists. |
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 | » New crust and old bones in Baja 2011-10-21
Deep underneath the surface of the Sea of Cortes runs the East Pacific Rise, part of the largest mountain range on earth, spanning an area 50,000 kilometres long and 800 kilometres wide. |
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 | » Ironman Triathlon World Championship 2011-10-20
If you would like to test your limits by swimming 2.4 miles in the ocean, riding 112 miles in a bike race, and then completing a 26.2 mile run, then the Ironman Triathlon has your name on it. |
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 | » Preparing for a Trek 2011-10-20
Tracy Bernstein went on her first trek through the Nepal Himalayas last winter while working on a documentary, and she put together a list of items that she found helpful on her Nepal adventure |
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 | » Adventure on the Rocks 2011-10-10
Little Moab (pop. 5,000) has made the most of its cottonwood and red rock location on a serpentine curve of the Colorado River. |
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 | » America's most charming small towns 2011-10-07
Smack in the backwater wilds of Ozark hill country, Eureka Springs proves that culture and diversity can thrive outside the urban landscape. |
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 | » Stretch your euro in these five cities 2011-10-07
Economically, Europe is capricious these days. Next January, the euro will replace most of the European Union?s local currencies, and presumably cost-of-living differences will begin to level off. |
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 | » Southern Cross Club: Little Cayman, Cayman Islands 2011-10-06
If you think you've come to the Southern Cross Club just to lie in a hammock in front of one of the 11 cottages that sit on the sand, prepare yourselves. |
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 | » Why join a busload of tourists when you can see the sights with the locals? 2011-10-06
You are in Vienna, Rome, London, Berlin. You have two, maybe three days to see the city. You want to get your bearings, visit the main sights |
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 | » What to do in Belize? 2011-10-06
Pack your safari hats, pick up a four-wheel-drive at the airport, then head west. You can?t miss the route?there are only three paved roads in the country. |
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 | » Exploring Chile 2011-10-06
With some exceptions, the Chilean propensity for xenophobia was commonplace. Wherever I went, from small towns to large urban centers, I ran into stares |
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 | » Living it Up on the Galapagos Islands 2011-10-06
The Galapagos Islands?known to most of the world as a mythical land of otherworldly creatures, a land at the forefront of the study of evolution?have a face that appeals neither to camera-laden tourists nor to notebook-laden biologists. |
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 | » Conquering the Amazon Jungle 2011-10-06
There are, of course, many nasty snakes, dangerous fishes, buzzing insects and bacteria of all kinds in the Amazon River. |
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 | » Destination Feature: Guayaquil, Ecuador 2011-10-06
Warm up when the winter gets cold: Ecuador's hidden tourist hot spot is ready and waiting to dazzle, stun, and pamper you-Ecuadorian style. |
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 | » Destination Feature: Iquitos, Peru 2011-10-06
If you look at a map of Peru, you will notice a single city in the northeast corner, seemingly isolated from the rest of the country. |
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 | » Travel Tip: It's A Dog's Life 2011-10-06
In Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, it's a totally different story. These countries seem to be teeming with angry canines. |
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 | » Top 10 Destinations: Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia 2011-10-06
So, you're off to the Andes. Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador boast some of the best natural and cultural attractions in the Americas and with their relatively compact size can easily be explored in a two to three month trip. |
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 | » Another Way to Travel: Alternative Spring Break Trips 2011-10-06
Everyone wants to go somewhere "exotic" for spring break. The Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program proves that exoticness is in the eye of the beholder. To ASB, Big Ugly Creek, West Virginia is exotic. |
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 | » Trekking Travel Tips 2011-10-06
Trekking around the world?s most remote and rugged areas is becoming much more popular among those who wish to experience more on a vacation than the ritualistic morning fight over the pool-side sun-bed. |
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 | » Kenya: wild and exquisite 2011-10-06
It is the land that inspired Karen Blixen to write "Out of Africa". and the exquisite film of the book evokes a magic that can still be found in Kenya today. Since the end of the 19th century the country has been the firm favourite for British travel |
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 | » Chile: Exotic travel destination 2011-10-06
Taking it`s name from the Aymara Indian word for 'where the land ends', the South American country of Chile is aptly named. |
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 | » Thailand: Land of Smiles 2011-10-06
Thailand is an extremely attractive holiday destination and caters for all budgets and preferences. |
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 | » Destination Feature: India 2011-10-06
Imagine an immense desert?stereotypical acres of sand without an oasis in sight. Then, in the middle of this desert, add a fort, protruding into the sky like a small bump on the horizon. |
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 | » Travel Tips: Eating in China 2011-10-06
It may be a generalization, but it's true: Chinese people love food. It's important to them. It's an important part of their culture. |
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 | » Top 10 Recommended Travel Destinations in Asia 2011-10-06
No trip to China is complete without a visit to Xi'an, home of the famed Terracotta Warriors. Around 200 BC Emperor Qin Shihuang strove to construct an underground empire that would reflect the glory and dignity |
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 | » California Dreaming 2011-10-06
California is a place to freak out?to redefine boundaries, identities, and attitudes. It is a land that effaces the past to experiment with the novel and unexplored, anticipating the constant changes in mass culture and channeling them into the trend |
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 | » Volunteering 2011-10-05
Volunteer jobs are readily available, and many provide room and board in exchange for labor. |
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 | » Working abroad 2011-10-05
In most cases, to work legally abroad will require that you apply for and obtain a working visa before your departure. |
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 | » Language Schools 2011-10-05
These programs are run by foreign universities, independent international or local organizations, and divisions of local universities. |
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 | » Studying abroad 2011-10-05
Most American undergraduates enroll in programs sponsored by US universities. Those relatively fluent in the local language will almost certainly find it cheaper |
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 | » Two-wheeled transport 2011-10-05
Today, biking is one of the key elements of the classic budget Eurovoyage. With the proliferation of mountain bikes, you can do some serious natural sightseeing. |
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 | » Europe by car 2011-10-05
Cars offer speed, freedom, access to the countryside, and an escape from the town-to-town mentality of trains. |
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 | » Long-distance buses 2011-10-05
Though European trains and railpasses are extremely popular, in some cases buses prove a better option. |
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 | » Flying around Europe 2011-10-05
The introduction of direct-booking, no-frills, low-cost airlines means that flying around Europe is often cheaper than trains for longer journeys |
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 | » Discount rail tickets 2011-10-05
For travelers under 26, BIJ tickets (Billets Internationals de Jeunesse; a.k.a. Wasteels, Eurotrain, and Route 26) are a great alternative to railpasses. |
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 | » Overnight trains 2011-10-05
Night trains have their advantages: you won't waste valuable daylight hours traveling, and you will be able to forego the hassle and considerable expense of securing a night's accommodation. |
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 | » Europe by train 2011-10-05
Trains in Europe are generally comfortable, convenient, and swift. Second-class travel is pleasant, and compartments, which seat two to six, are great places to meet fellow travelers. |
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 | » Flying to Europe 2011-10-05
Basic round-trip fares to Western Europe range from roughly US$200-750: to Frankfurt, US$300-750 |
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 | » Budget and Student Travel Agencies 2011-10-05
While knowledgeable agents can make your life easy and help you save, they may not spend the time to find you the lowest possible fare--they get paid on commission. |
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 | » Flight Tips 2011-10-05
When it comes to airfares, a little effort can save you a bundle. If your plans are flexible enough to deal with the restrictions, |
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 | » Environmentally Responsible Tourism 2011-10-05
The idea behind responsible tourism is to leave no trace of human presence behind. A campstove is the safer (and more efficient) |
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 | » Campers and RVS 2011-10-05
Renting an RV will always be more expensive than tenting or hostelling, but it's cheaper than staying in hotels and renting a car, and the convenience of bringing along your own bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen makes it an attractive option, especially |
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 | » Wilderness Safety 2011-10-05
Stay warm, stay dry, and stay hydrated. The vast majority of life-threatening wilderness situations can be avoided by following this simple advice. |
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 | » Bed and Breakfasts 2011-10-05
For a cozy alternative to impersonal hotel rooms, B&Bs (private homes with rooms available to travelers) range from the acceptable to the sublime. |
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 | » Hotels, Guesthouses, and Pensions 2011-10-05
You'll typically share a hall bathroom in budget hotels; a private bathroom will cost extra, as may hot showers. |
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 | » Hostels 2011-10-05
Hostels generally offer dorm-style accommodations, often in single-sex large rooms with bunk beds, although some hostels do offer private rooms for families and couples. |
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 | » Electrical items 2011-10-05
Taking electrical items across borders can be a headache. To start with, you'll often find that you need a plug adapter to allow you to plug your item into oddly-shaped |
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 | » Women's Health 2011-10-05
Women traveling in unsanitary conditions are vulnerable to urinary tract and bladder infections, common and very uncomfortable bacterial conditions that cause a burning sensation and painful |
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 | » AIDS, HIV, STDs 2011-10-05
For detailed information on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the country to which you are traveling , call the US Centers for Disease Control's 24-hour hotline |
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 | » Other Infectious Diseases 2011-10-05
Rabies: Transmitted through the saliva of infected animals; fatal if untreated. By the time symptoms appear (thirst and muscle spasms), |
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 | » Food- and Water-borne Diseases 2011-10-05
Prevention is the best cure: be sure that everything you eat is cooked properly and that the water you drink is clean. |
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 | » Insect-borne Diseases 2011-10-05
Many diseases are transmitted by insects--mainly mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and lice. Be aware of insects in wet or forested areas, |
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 | » Environmental hazards 2011-10-05
Heat exhaustion and dehydration: Heat exhaustion, characterized by dehydration and salt deficiency, can lead to fatigue, headaches, and wooziness. |
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| » Insurance 2011-10-05
Travel insurance generally covers four basic areas: medical/health problems, property loss, trip cancellation/interruption, and emergency evacuation. |
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| » Before you go 2011-10-05
Preparation can help minimize the likelihood of contracting a disease and maximize the chances of receiving effective health care in the event of an emergency. |
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| » Costs and tips for staying on a budget 2011-10-05
The cost of your trip will vary considerably, depending on where you go, how you travel, and where you stay. |
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| » Cash (ATM) Cards 2011-10-05
Cash cards?popularly called ATM cards?are widespread in . Depending on the system that your home bank uses, you can most likely access your personal bank account from abroad. |
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| » Credit Cards 2011-10-05
Where they are accepted, credit cards often offer superior exchange rates--up to 5% better than the retail rate used by banks and other currency exchange establishments. |
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| » Traveler's Checks 2011-10-05
Traveler's checks ( American Express and Visa are the most recognized) are one of the safest and least troublesome means of carrying funds. |
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| » Currency and Exchange 2011-10-05
As a general rule, it's cheaper to convert money abroad than at home. However, you should bring enough foreign currency to last for the first 24 to 72 hours |
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| » Identification 2011-10-05
When you travel, always carry two or more forms of identification on your person, including at least one photo ID; a passport combined with a driver's license or birth certificate is usually adequate. |
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| » Visas, Invitations, and Work Permits 2011-10-05
Travelers headed abroad may need a visa ? a stamp, sticker, or insert in your passport specifying the purpose of your travel and the permitted duration of your stay |
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| » Consular Services and Passports 2011-10-05
To travel abroad, you will almost certainly need a passport valid for at least three months past your return date, and in some cases, a visa. |
