mark March 25th, 2007
Leaving your heart in San Francisco isn’t a hard thing to do, especially at any of the following top ten venues.
Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf
The City by the Bay is a shopaholic’s paradise. It’s also the second most crowded city in the country (after Manhattan), a circumstance that has always made finding an inexpensive place to park your car somewhat problematic. Nonetheless, it has never stopped intrepid tourists from seeking out bargains, rain or shine. If you’re traveling with family, my first recommendation is Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf. They are within easy walking distance of each other and are renowned for their souvenir shops, seafood cafes and restaurants, street performers and art galleries. The most popular attraction at Pier 39, of course, is the colony of noisy sea lions that swam into the harbor one day many years ago and simply decided never to leave.
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mark March 20th, 2007
Auckland, New Zealand is surrounded by the sea and lovely green forests. As you fly into Auckland you will be amazed at how fresh and green everything looks. You may notice many hills that are covered with grass that looks freshly shorn. These are the volcanic hills that are kept in shape by the sheep in the area.
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mark March 20th, 2007
The country of Austria consists of nine states; one of them being Vienna. In addition to being one of the nine states Vienna is also the capital of Austria. So when it comes to this country, Vienna is the place to be. It is easily the biggest city in the entire country, and also has the highest population. The city of Vienna is the home to nearly 1.6 million people. And with all of these people comes a variety of cultures, beliefs, and religions. This makes Vienna one of the most fully diverse cities in the area.
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mark March 20th, 2007
Goa has a certain reputation, which dates back as far as the 1960’s, where it was regarded as a hippy paradise, a place for dropouts, and flower power, a not to be missed place for travellers, and probably regarded as the world centre for dope.
All of this whilst not totally inaccurate might put you off a visit to Goa, which would be a mistake. Sure Goa can still be the place for all night parties, and beaches crowded with people selling hash to fund their alternative lifestyles, but there is much more to Goa than that.
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mark March 20th, 2007
What sights will you see when you’re on the Mediterranean? You’ll get to know six popular areas of interest here. You can learn about some of the cities and islands on the Mediterranean that are located in and around this virtually inland sea the size of the Canadian territory of Nunavut and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador combined.
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mark March 20th, 2007
Vast lands…wildlife…well, anyone may have those two in Africa but not definitely like the experience that may be had from Botswana Safaris.
This vast piece of land is only one of the few where wildlife need not compete for land and resources with man. The land area is as large as France yet the population counts only to mere 1.6 million people. As an outcome, wildlife has increased in great number that the place becomes a sanctuary for the finest games in all Africa.
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mark March 20th, 2007
Dunes, wrecks and skeletons…
The beauty of the Namibian Skeleton Coast is astounding. Nothing can prepare you for the experience of this desert wilderness.
For years the virgin beach and dunes of this area were exclusively accessible to miners, scientists and hardened desert animals such as gemsbok, jackal and brown hyenas. Now, vast parts of this area have been incorporated in the Namib Naukluft Park.
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mark March 20th, 2007
Table Mountain is arguably the most iconic image of Cape Town. Standing at the top should top everyone’s list of ‘things to do before you die’. Take the leisurely route in the slowly revolving cable car, or alternately hike to the top. Either way you won’t regret it when you get to enjoy the sight of Cape Town and surrounds from the Table top!
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mark March 10th, 2007
When thinking of Thailand, many of us immediately think of its hectic capital city, Bangkok. A city overflowing with so many people, traffic, fumes, sights and sounds, that all to often it can be an incredible assault on the unsuspecting tourist’s senses. Yet Thailand is a country of overwhelming diversity, and thankfully located in its far north is a capital city that is light years away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. I am of course referring to the delightful Chiang Mai.
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mark March 9th, 2007
Day or night, Tokyo is a fascinating blend of contradictions. While exciting and fast-paced, the city is also clean and quiet. It often resembles an alternate New York City. There are millions of things to do, the skyscrapers appear to touch the clouds, and the fashion is top-notch. A seemingly endless stream of people and cars pour across the intersections in waves, yet rarely bump into each other, honk their horns or exchange angry words. The people tend to be friendly and polite.
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