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Aruba, Jamaica, Ooooh I Wanna Take Ya...
Try as they might to deny it, everybody has hummed it at least once. The odds are high, too, that we all know the chorus by heart. The question is: does Kokomo really exist? And even if it does, how much do you have to loosen your purse strings to be part of it without passing as a cheapskate? Read more »
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World's Ten Tallest Hotels
This is the most recent and factual list of the world's tallest hotels. Prepared by Emporis, the world's leading company for building data, the ranking includes 100 tallest buildings... Read more »
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World's Most Bike Friendly Cities
Invented in the 19th century, one of the simplest means of transportation, 100% eco friendly, affordable in every corner of the world. The bike. These days, when high-tech solutions, ultra fast vehicles and advanced technologies are shaping the world, the bike seems to be timeless and universal. Today there are one billion bicycles worldwide - twice as many as cars, and in many places the bike has become the most common way to get around. Read more »
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The Color Trips of a Lifetime
The nature is a visual feast of shades and the Architect has painted the world a myriad of hues to caress your senses, stir your mind and inspire your artistic soul. So go for it and don't trek the world passing the simplest of beauty unnoticed. Sharpen your senses and embrace the variety for you surely deserve a life in Technicolor. Read more »
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World's Most Expensive Cities for Expats and Travelers
Two weeks in one of these cities could actually financially ruin you if you are a low budget traveler. Note that moving to one of the world's biggest metropolises in Asia and Europe could also be quite challenging as the costs of living in the largest cities of Japan, China or Switzerland go, most probably, far beyond what you imagine you could live on. Read more »
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Parisians ashamed of being from Paris
Apparently people from Paris are ashamed of being Parisians. Read how the newly introduced license plates have helped to disclose Parisians’ curious complex. Read more »
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5 Friendliest Nations On Planet Earth
There is no scientific way to measure friendliness as it is a very personal impression. Still there are some nations that boast the title of the friendliest, most welcoming or most hospitable people in the world. Whether various surveys and rankings are right or not, each of us has probably visited one or two countries where the locals' kindness has exceeded our expectations. Read more »
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Europe's First Rotating Hotel to Emerge in Croatia
A hotel that rotates so each room can have stunning sea views sounds like a futuristic idea of the future sea resorts. In fact, such a rotating hotel is just about to emerge on one of Croatia’s picturesque islands. Read more »
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Internet Access: World's Best-Wired Cities
The world is wired. Whether you can imagine life without the Net or not, the truth is that today's modern societies would plunge into chaos (at least for some time) without it. Still only several cities in the world can boast ubiquitous Internet access. See the world's most connected cities where the Internet is almost as available as the air. Read more »
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World's Five Most Dangerous Cities
The crime statistics of five world’s most dangerous cities are disheartening and shocking. With such high rates of homicide, robberies and violence these cities deservedly bear the names of 'the places of chaos and death' or 'the murder capitals of the world'. Despite the scary data, some of them still remain wanted tourist destinations, though extreme caution is strongly advised when visiting. Read more »
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Australia & Oceania: The Most Beautiful Destinations
Called the invisible continent, as it is comprised of more water than land, Australia and Oceania is a huge geopolitical region of boundaries which are rather hard to define. Capturing the beauty of this water world is also an ambitious challenge. The words and pictures, although insufficient to express the true beauty of this region, may at least spur your imagination and wanderlust. Read more »
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World's Most Dangerous Beaches
When you hear "beach", you think sun, sea, fun and relaxation. In fact, most of the world's beaches are perfect getaways and for many no vacation is complete without golden sand and azure waters. Sadly enough, some of the world's most beautiful and luring beaches have claimed numerous lives. The powerful ocean currents, sharks, lighting and extremely venomous box jellyfish pose a serious threat to people. Read more »
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10 Best Wildlife Watching Places
Observing wildlife in its natural environment is an amazing feeling. Since most of us live far from nature, seeing wild animals becomes more and more rare, and hence a special and unforgettable experience. See the world's best locations for coming face to face with incredible wildlife, be it the polar bears living in the cold North, funky orangutans of Borneo, or nimble cheetahs in Africa. Read more »
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10 Places To See Before It's Too Late
The ice sheets melt fast, the sea levels are rising, and the increase in storms and flooding becomes a serious issue. As scientists expect the sea level to rise around one meter (3.3 ft) by 2100, the global warming warnings sound more and more catastrophic. With such an increase in water levels many coastal areas around the globe are said to disappear under the waves. Read more »
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There's Much More To Africa Than Safari
Africa, the world’s second-largest continent, might be considered by many a land of contrasts, difficult past and uncertain future. Africa, though a place of quite a few complicated issues, lures travelers with its raw beauty, irresistible charm, and hundreds of truly unspoiled destinations. The African incredible landscapes, whether these are the harsh deserts of the North, lush vineyards in the South or surrealistic baobabs of Madagascar, have a mind-blowing power and serious potential to become really addictive. Read more »