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Fairytale Destinations
Is it a dream or is it for real? These places will make you wonder whether you step into the land of magic and fantasy or still firmly stand on the ground. With unearthly nature, unreal landscapes or fairy tale architecture, these destinations will take you far away from your humdrum reality. Read more »
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World's Most Scenic Roads
Sometimes it's not the destination that matters but the road itself. And we're not really talking about ordinary road trips, where you pull into towns, see historic landmarks and mingle with the locals. Mountain passes, coastal highways and makeshift dirt tracks, even if secluded and leading to nowhere, can prove a rewarding experience that rivals the most carefully planned, event-packed vacation. Read more »
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Naughty Nature
Are you sick and tired of the same commonplace vacation scenarios? Would you like to go beyond the obvious, which is either beach bumming or running around with your stone-heavy Nikon and tracking all those points of interest that are supposed to be there... somewhere? The answer is: theme travel. Read more »
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African Tourism Cash Cows
Almost 50 million tourists a year venture into the wild African land to delight their eyes with the continent's spectacular vistas, from the wildlife of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and azure waters of Mauritius, to legendary Cape Town in the Republic of South Africa. Africa has it all: untamed nature, magnificent sights and historic towns, and some of the African countries certainly know how to derive benefits from their natural jewels and hotchpotch of cultures. Read more »
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10 Vistas Not to Miss In the USA
We all want to venture into the unknown, follow unbeaten tracks and travel through the most remote and unspoiled nooks of the world. Still, there are some vistas in the world that must be seen at least once in a lifetime, and USA can boast an ample share of such. Read more »
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Splendid Beaches in California
With its incredible diversity and splendid coastline, California is regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world. Every single spot along the coast has its own... Read more »
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Ten Jewels of the Mediterranean
How to find the best section of the Mediterranean coastline that extends for 46,000 kilometres (28,600 mi), winds through 21 countries and is bounded by three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia? From hundreds of amazing spots we selected ten jewels of the Mediterranean that are particularly rewarding, beautiful and special. Read more »
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Best Budget City Escapes in Europe
For travelers on a budget, here comes a list of the most affordable cities in Europe. From the eastern borders of the continent to its western edges, Europe will not necessarily drain your pockets. Read more »
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The Best of Expo 2010
From May 1 to October 31, the city of Shanghai will be transformed into a giant international venue with 192 participants and 50 organizations (a record number in the history of Expo) taking part in the event. With 400 billion yuan (58.6 billion US dollars) being spent on the exhibition preparations, the Shanghai-based Expo is the largest and most impressive fair in the world. From among hundreds of exhibitors, we have selected ten national pavilions that have made the biggest impression on us. Read more »
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Paris Discovered Anew
You think you've been there before and you know the town like the back of your hand. Familiar vistas of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe or Parisian streets are everything but surprising and tempting to return to. Thanks to these shots, you can discover Paris anew and look at the city from a totally different angle. Read more »
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Ten Great City Beaches
The city and the beach - an amazingly complementary marriage, a perfect blend of sun and sea ambience mixed with bustling pace of big metropolises. If you love both an easy access to the sea and the vibe of an urban life style, here are the cities to be, to live, to visit...From Lima to Sydney, these cities have it all the beachgoer and the city dweller in one may need to lead a happy life. Read more »
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World's Most Amazing Bridges
From art deco concrete constructions to ultra modern futuristic designs, some of the bridges are examples of the world's finest architecture. Whether crossing the bays, spanning the gorges, or winding through the cities, the bridges are also examples of the world's most demanding engineering challenges. Read more »
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World's Strangest Tourist Attractions
Have you ever tried to bathe in sound, sleep in a cave or venture into a radioactive zone? In fact, you don't need to have a very strange taste to go for some of these weird tourist attractions - just a little curiosity and a small portion of courage would be enough to wander through the dark mysterious catacombs of Paris or the Hindu temple filled with sacred rats. Read more »
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World's Most Amazing Caves and Grottos
Used for shelter or as religious sites by ancient people, today caves surprise us with exceptional beauty and absolutely unique features. From glacier caves formed by ice and water, to limestone formations of thousand of shapes and sizes, the world's caverns are truly amazing microcosms. Read more »
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World's Best All-In-One Destinations
No time or money to venture the world far and wide? Can't decide whether to go for a Caribbean-style beach vacation or explore the treasures of our globe's cultural heritage? Instead of sacrifying some of the options, you can go to only one country and have it all: exotic white sandy beaches, snow-capped mountains, bucolic landscapes and great cities filled with superb monuments, great cultural offer and bustling night life. Read more »