Category: Places
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Exploring Austria’s Great Cities
Anyone who’s seen the 1970′s film The Sound of Music will understand why the breath-taking landscapes that are shown in the movie make such a popular backdrop for walking holidays in Austria. Who can forget the spectacular scenery when Julie Andrews sang The Hills are Alive? But it’s not only the rural scenery that makes…
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Explore Paphos: Discover the Beauties of Cyprus
A number of reasons can be cited why Paphos, Cyprus is still on top of the market for purchasers and investors. Many advantages can be taken from the Paphos Cyprus property for sale among other great alternatives. The geographic gift it has make the place so exciting to venture and explore. Consider your adventures and…
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A Cruise at the End of the World
From September to April, Australis Expedition Cruises’ vessel the Stella Australis cruises between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia. Stella Australis can accommodate 210. Passengers sail in comfort, treated to fine food and expert service, through the Straits of Magellan and the channels and fjords between Tierra del Fuego and the islands that cling to its southern…
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Kahuzi Biega the Best Place to See Eastern Lowland Gorillas
When it comes to safaris in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), most people are left to think that it is gorilla trekking in the Virunga National Park but the latter isn’t true as there is a lot more for you to explore. For any plans to pay a visit DRC for safari, Kahuzi Biega…
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Six Volcano Destinations
Nicaragua is a land born out of fire, displayed in its volatile geoglogical scenery. 1 Volcán Masaya The Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya is home to one of the world’s most accessible volcano complexes – and one of the most active. Perpetually smoking and threatening cataclysm, the yawning chasm of its Santiago crater was long thought…
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Meknès
Meknès never set out to be an ‘imperial city’. But, as chance would have it, the inhabitants of Fès and Marrakech showed little enthusiasm for 17th-century ruler and builder Moulay Ismaïl, and so heturned his attentions towards Meknès. Strategically situated at the heart of Morocco, Meknès became his capital and he embarked on a massive…
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5 unmissable experiences in Nicaragua
This beautiful Central American country hasn’t always had a smooth ride – but today its friendly folk, picture-perfect landscapes, wildlife and diverse heritage provide plenty of thrills for visitors Ometepe Island, Nicaragua Roam volcanic Ometepe Island Board the ferry at San Jorge for the short crossing over Lake Nicaragua (reputedly home to freshwater bullsharks)…
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Essaouira
Essaouira, ‘little picture’, is one of those stage set places: you half expect to see plumed cavalry coming round the corner, or a camera crew filming some diva up on the ramparts. It is a beautifully designed 18th-century military port, and somehow hasn’t been too much changed since. The walls are white, the windows and…
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Chefchaouen
Contents 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Sights 4 Médina 5 Hillwalking The blue-and whitewashed town of Chefchaouen, sometimes called Chaouen, and even spelt Xaouen (the Spanish version), is an exceptionally photogenic Andalucían town in the Rif, 60 km south of Tetouan, set above the Oued Laou valley and just below the twin peaks of the Jbel ech…
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Marrakech
Marrakech is Morocco’s main point of entry for tourists, many of whom never venture far beyond its red walls, despite the enticing and dramatic backdrop of the High Atlas mountains, snow-capped until April or May and a venue for numerous excursions . The city has a memorable beauty, with its palm-lined streets and red earth…