Libya - A Total Eclipse - An Intergenerational Travel Adventure By Gerry Hogan

With Libya in the news again I've been thinking about my trip there in 2006 and how my experience was enhanced by the kindness of ordinary people. Maybe I got special treatment -- my travel buddy was my 9-year-old grandson and I'll go on record to say that there could not be a better duo! A gran

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Houseboat Tours In Kerala - Beach And Backwaters By Michael Braganza

Kerala is one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. Lovingly known as the "God's Own Country", Kerala is a state situated on the southwestern tip of India. It offers a lot of places of tourist interest which deserve the attention of tourists from all over the world. It has excellent and

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Costa Rica - Book Your Transport Before You Go Or When There? By Thomas Ajava

Costa Rica is an absolutely stunning country. From the mountains and lakes of the interior to the rain forest and then stunning beaches, the country has a lot to offer just about anyone. Getting around, however, requires you to get some form of transportation. Getting around Costa Rica these

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Bali Was Named The World’s Best Island And Destination Of 2007 By John Soffer

The Travel and Leisure Magazine, published by American Express Publishing Corporation with a circulation of one million, has voted Bali as the best Island of 2007. Bali has been awarded the same title for 6 times in a row. Following is a list of 10 of the awards which were presented at a ceremony

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Headless Ghosts, Drownings, and Mysterious Screaming at Niagara By Tia T Jones

September, 1814 - Fort Erie, Niagara Region - Canada - The battle rages on. British troops maintain their hold on the Northeast corner of the fort and continue to fire cannonballs into the American defenders. The rest of the fort belongs to those flying the Stars and Stripes, but the redcoats cont

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How to Plan Your Next Adventure By Paul Frolov

I work only 3-4 days a week and my Friday usually starts on Wednesday night. That's the time when I start planning my "weekend". There is nothing wrong with being spontaneous from time to time. Somebody would even say that it's more fun and more adventurous: hit the road, jump into your car and just

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Wine and Dine in Australia’s Barossa Valley By Enid Glasgow

Many people visit Australia for its stunning beaches and laid-back atmosphere. Wine aficionados know where the real treasure of Australia is; the Barossa Valley. Home to some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world and exquisite Chardonnays, Cabernet Sauvignons, and Grenaches, you will experienc

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Taxis in Marrakech By David Gonzalez C

It could be said that the high-risk sport most commonly practised by tourists in Marrakech is "taxing". Even if you are a cautious kind of person, I must warn you that you will not be able to avoid venturing into Marrakech's traffic, since buses and citizens driving their own private cars are eq

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Nantes, France - The Most Livable City in All of Europe By Charles Weiss

With a 2007 population of 790,000, Nantes is the sixth largest city in France and is the most important city in the Brittany region. Nantes is located close to the Atlantic Ocean at the confluence of the Loire, Erdre and Sevre Rivers. Nantes is known to be one of the most pleasant places to live

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Top Ten Cities to Explore by Bicycle By Carol Johnesy,

Not only it is more Eco-friendly, but you will explore the city much better than you would by car. No traffic jams, no endless searches for parking... Bicycle is a great way to scan your chosen destination! 1. Montreal, Canada Montreal really is making an effort to make your bicycling as s

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