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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 »
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World's Most Showy Festivals
Throwing tomatoes at each other or running outside almost completely naked in the middle of winter might sound a bit insane, but there is a kind of unnatural (or natural?) need individuals have to get together and go crazy…at least once a year. Whether it is a spiritual event or a good way to express yourself, push the limits and have fun, the today’s festivals turn into truly spectacular and showy celebrations. Read more »
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World's Most Extreme Deserts
Around one third of the Earth's land is covered with deserts, the arid areas of no rain and no vegetation. The most extreme non-polar deserts are some record-breaking destinations that feature the driest, hottest or saltiest places on our planet’s surface. Read more »
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Impressive Clones of the Statue of Liberty
You don't have to travel to New York to admire the Statue of Liberty. There are hundreds of replicas of this famed monument to be found around the globe. Among the Statue's better and worse versions there are several clones (presented here), which are quite impressive despite their lack of originality. Read more »
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The Most Beautiful Places in North America
Be it Caribbean exotic landscapes, Alaska’s wilderness, the natural settings of Vancouver, or Arizona’s powerful vistas, the North American continent features the world’s most spectacular and beautiful sites. These several destinations presented below are only the tip of the iceberg. Mind you, 90% of this iceberg of beauty lies beneath the surface. Read more »
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Top Seven World Heritage Sites in the United States
What does the Statue of Liberty have in common with the Olympic or Grand Canyon national parks? Well, they were all declared the USA's cultural and natural World Heritage Sites. Among twenty American sites appreciated by UNESCO there are several places of such outstanding beauty or significance that they deserve a separate mention here. Read more »
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Eternal Sunshine Destinations
Say goodbye to cloudy sky, annoying rain, low temperatures and dark miserable days. While planning your next vacation choose one of those destinations where permanent sunshine, hot temperatures and warm sea water can be taken for granted regardless of the season. Read more »
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The Remotest Places For the Lonest Of Wolves
Isolated, lonely, remote and hard to get to- such destinations have always tempted travelers with their beauty, magic and inaccessibility. Infinite steppes of Siberia or eternal glaciers of Greenland, though majestic looking, become less seductive when you picture living there permanently. Read more »
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The Most Beautiful Destinations In South And Central America
The magnetic beauty of South and Central America goes beyond imagination. The region is blessed with breathtakingly diverse vistas of ancient ruins and amazing natural wonders including majestic mountains, dramatic glaciers, exotic beaches and waterfalls. This short list of marvelous destinations is only a small drop in that ocean of beauty that seems to have no end. Read more »
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Ten Romantic Getaways To Fall In Love (With)
Believe it or not but Paris, Rome, Prague or Venice are out of this list. There are heaps of other love-is-in-the-air places around the globe, where dramatic landscapes, romantic architecture and tender atmosphere create a perfect scenery for passionate affection. Read more »
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World's Most Extraordinary Swimming Pools
Be it for location, design or size, these pools are more than just enclosed bodies of water intended for swimming - as put in a definition. These extraordinary pools give a whole new... Read more »