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Exotic Sights and Sounds of Asia

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:24:26 +0000

Asia is a vast continent of exotic sights, sounds and tastes. Rich history, religion and culture define much of the area and provide visitors with more than just a holiday destination, but also a resounding sense of lessons learnt. Because the continent is so extensive, it also offers something different for every calibre of traveller. So, whether you enjoy an elephant ride through the Thailand mountains, a traipse up the Himalayas, diving in Malaysia, or partying in the Philippines, Asia guarantees an unforgettable experience.

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Hotels in Lanzarote – Great Choice of Options From Budget to 5 Star

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:56:47 +0000

Panoramic views of mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, indoor water features, swimming pool and spa facilities, and great food, are just some of the aspects to be enjoyed in many of the hotels in Lanzarote. All of the main resorts: Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise and the capital city, Arrecife, have excellent hotels to choose from, but if you prefer something a little more traditionally Canarian, there are also some great finca-style hotels to be found. These are often a bit further off the beaten track, though on Lanzarote, you are never more than 15 …

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Australia Tips For Summer Holidays 2009

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:12:45 +0000

One of the most beautiful and renowned places on earth, Australia is a wonderful amalgamation of amazing picturesque beauty together with other amazing attractions. This great country is all about mushy forests, striking flat lands, wild tracts and mountains, and unfathomable seashores. If you want to have a great holiday offering the best you can imagine, you ought to visit Australia.

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Horse Riding in the Pyrenees

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:35:44 +0000

There is a long standing tradition of seasonal movement of livestock from the winter to the summer pastures and vice versa in the Pyrenees called the transhumance. A unique version of this involves herding horses from the lowlands to the mountains and back again each year.

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Defy Gravity at the Magnetic Hill

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:38:33 +0000

While travelling Leh Ladakh, you will come through a number of wonders, out of which the Magnetic Hill is a significant one. This hill is the key attraction of your Ladakh adventure tour, which strongly opposes all the laws of gravity. This hill is so magnetized that it attracts vehicles and even aircrafts passing through the region. Visit the magnetic hill during your adventure tours to India and spend quality vacations amidst the snow capped colourful mountains.

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Horse Riding in Iceland – Unique Tour

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:47:36 +0000

The rounding up of sheep on horseback is an Icelandic tradition with roots back in the past when pastures and fields near the farms were so precious that they had to be kept for the hay harvest. Thus the stock was driven to the mountains during the summer.

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Love Backpacking? Don’t We All!

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:48:15 +0000

The smell of the road often drives people crazy. Those unknown streets, those narrow alleys, or the mighty mountains, the lingering fragrance of fern and pine trees, it is an indescribable feeling. Only the backpackers will understand the joy of being on the road and only they can understand the happiness in leaving behind the hustle and bustle of everyday existence and packing the bare necessities and setting out for an unknown destination.

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The Magical Little Karoo

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:57:55 +0000

Through the Attakwas kloof lies an ancient pathway, trampled out by the huge, hard feet of migrating Elephants, to the soft pattering feet of a fox at hunt or Springbok being hunted. This path provided a way over the barrier mountains standing between the coast and the interior.

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Brazil Adventure Trip

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:42:47 +0000

Minas Gerais has the unforgettable landscapes, the historic buildings, mountains, woods, clean air, lakes, caves and much more. Grande Sertao Veredas Park is also a great place if you want to visit grottos and caves. Having said this, I have a couple of suggestions for you: The Amazonia National Park or also known as the ‘The Green Inferno’ because this natural wonder covers almost forty per cent of Brazil’s total land mass.

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The Hills Are Alive – Greek Landscape and Scenery

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:42:07 +0000

Greece is the land of the diverse, from it’s beautiful beaches to crystal clear waters to it’s mountains and rolling hills. A visit to Greece is truly a feast for the eyes.

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