Revisiting Russia - Regardless of Putin’s Efforts, Russians Want to Join Our World! By Aaltje Van Zoelen

Recently I revisited East Russia both for pleasure and business. The pleasure included joining a cruise along the Kuril Islands and Kamchatka, which highlighted getting acquainted with East Russia's not so distant history and with its nature in all its magnificent forms. The business part had to do

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I Love Italian Travel - Wine Touring in Fruili-Venezia Giulia By Levi Reiss

So you have decided to go to Fruili-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy. Who could blame you for abbreviating it as Fruili? You might be attracted by the Alps to the north or the Adriatic Sea to the south. You might visit the port city of Trieste, once the port of the Austro-Hungarian Empire wh

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Visiting Liepaja, Latvia By Harve Kaufman

Liepaja is located on the Baltic Sea in western Latvia. With a 2007 population of 85,000, Liepaja is Latvia's third-largest city. As far north as Liepaja is, its port stays ice free year-round and has been a strategic port throughout history, most notably for the Czarist Navy and then for the US

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Newport News Virginia Attractions and Recreation By J.C. Banks

Visitors to Newport News will find an excellent selection of things to do. This Virginia city lies along the banks of the James River and the port of Hampton Roads. Favorite attractions of the city include museums, theatres, parks, fishing piers, charter boats and other recreation. Museums

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Best Adventure Holidays in Mali By Hannah L Green

A stable country of famous history empires and seemingly endless deserts, Mali is on of West Africa's most fascinating destinations. A land of contrasts, from the arid inhospitable deserts of the north to the green and tree-lined savannahs of the south, Mali offers a wealth of sites for adventure tr

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Naples - The Hometown of Pizza By Michael Drewell

Naples is a city in Italy full of charm and Latin style. You can hear Derry of sorrow or passion in the streets. Also, you can see the blue sea with blue sky. Naples, together with the far away Vesuvius forms beautiful scenery which attracts the Roman Empires very much. It is said that the su

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The Water City of Venice - A Famous Place For Visiting By Michael Drewell

Venice is regarded as "the bright pearl of the Adriatic". It is either the travel resort or an important port. Venice, located in Veneto of Italy, is surrounded by sea, including actually one hundred small or big islands. Only in the northwest of it is a four kilometers long mound which is a rai

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Rotterdam Netherlands - Europe’s Largest Port By Ian Ellison

With a 2007 population of 584,000, Rotterdam lies on the vast delta of the river Rhine, and is the largest port in Europe. It is the Netherlands' second-largest city next to the more high profile Amsterdam, but Rotterdam definitely has its own unique appeal that makes it an excellent tourist des

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4 Coastal Towns to Visit When Camping in France by Lorraine Waddell

Interested in camping holidays on France's coast? Here are 4 towns that are well worth visiting. 4 Coastal Towns to Visit When Camping in France If you like to stay near stunning coastlines on your camping holidays, France is an excellent choice of destination. The country has numerous coastal

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Various Itineraries For 5-Star Around the World Cruises By Sarah Martin

Various Itineraries For 5-Star Around the World Cruises By Sarah Martin A short check of the itineraries of 5-star around the world cruises will show you that such a voyage transcends your imagination in the exotic sights and ports of call. Many of these cruises depart from Los Angeles and sail a

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