Category: Destinations
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Trekking Jordan to see Petra, Wadi Rum & Magnificent Landscape
Jordan is a Middle Eastern country bordered by Israel, Iraq, Syria and Saudi Arabia. The country was under the British Administration and gained independence in the year 1946. While Amman, the capital city of Jordan, the Dead Sea, the Forts, the Palaces and Mosques are major attractions of Jordan, the country also has a few…
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Top Ten Views in Rio
Perhaps more than any other metropolis, Rio is a city of wonderful views. Every beach, every peak and every street corner has a view. Most are breathtaking. Here’s a top 10, in no particular order. Prainha beach and Praia do Pontal, Barra, from the viewpoints in the Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha When: early morning…
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6 great Spanish journeys
Transport comes in so many different forms in Spain – each with its own joys. Explore the country by train and tram, bike and boat, car and cablecar to discover fabulous views and historic highlights in Andalucia, Catalonia, Mallorca, the Canary Islands and more Railway station, Bilbao Ride the slow train Best for… scenic…
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Offbeat Central America
Explore the roads less travelled across this fascinating region to discover hidden Maya remains, idyllic tropical islands and charming colonial cities León, Nicaragua Nicaragua A land born of poetry, fire and brazen revolutionary spirit, few countries can boast such an authentic character as Nicaragua. The countryside is a lush, pastoral ramble of organic coffee fincas…
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24 hours in La Paz
The ideal La Paz day is a slow one with plenty of time for appreciative wandering through its stall- and people-laden streets and with café breaks for high-altitude recuperation. After a good start to the day with breakfast in a café on Linares or Sagárnaga, check out the Witches’ Market along Calle Linares, note the…
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Moorish Spain in 5 places
In AD 711, an Islamic army from North Africa crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and began an invasion of the Iberian Peninsula. That conquest resulted in the creation of Al-Andalus, a domain of the vast Umayyad Caliphate. Though the last Moorish ruler was expelled from Granada by the Christian monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand in 1492,…
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Best of Sri Lanka
1 Galle Face Green, Colombo Whether it’s sundowners at the Galle Face Hotel or mingling with the masses out on the Green, sunset from this iconic promenade is an essential Colombo experience. Make time to see the atmospheric Gangaramaya Temple and the beautifully restored Dutch Hospital – chock full of shops and restaurants. 2 Wilpattu…
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What to do in Barbados
Cricket Cricket is king in Barbados and everybody has an opinion on the state of the game as well as the latest results. Going to watch a cricket match is an entertaining cultural experience and well worth doing, even if you don’t understand the game. Village cricket is played all over the island at weekends;…
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What to do in Bolivia
Birdwatching Birdwatching is just getting underway in Bolivia as an organized activity. It offers great potential but requires considerable effort. The country is estimated to have over 1300 bird species, about 40% of the total found in South America, which range from macaws to condors, and hummingbirds to rheas. All national parks have opportunities for…
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Best of Cuba
1 La Habana Vieja Fortresses, palaces, churches and mansions frame the grand plazas of this Spanish colonial city which has barely changed since the 19th century. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the main focus for tourists to the capital, with buzzing streetlife and iconic sights. 2 Las Terrazas Part of a Biosphere…