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Epic road trips for all tastes
From extreme transcontinental voyages to weekend getaways with kiddies on board – the thing that defines all road trips is that the journey itself, not the destination matters. If you believe you’ve mastered the ability to celebrate the unexpected and agree with G.K. Chesterton that “an adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered”, you’re ready to hit the road. The choice of the route is just a matter of time at hand, resources in your pocket and how wild you are at heart. Read more »
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The Best Beach of the Year
TripAdvisor has just named the world’s best beach, drawing on feedback from travelers over the last 12 months. The community has chosen Rabbit Beach on Sicily’s satellite island, Lampedusa, as the most desired spot on Earth to unwind on sand and soak up the sun. As part of the vote, "best hotels" and "best hotels for romance" have also been awarded. Read more »
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New 7 Wonders of Nature
Dead Sea, the Great Barrier Reef, Grand Canyon, Uluru, Iguazau Falls and 23 other miracles of natural creation – go try and pick just seven! Is there any point in discussing the superiority of one over another? Nevertheless, the list of New7Wonders of Nature has been announced, whether we think it's unfair or not. The choices are still provisional as the voting calculation is now being validated and the confirmed winners will be announced not earlier than during the Official Inauguration ceremonies early in 2012. Read more »
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World's Most Annoying Tourists
Noisy chatterers, smooching lovebirds, armrest hogs and selfish seat recliners – we hate them all with the utmost passion. But nasty travelers get classified not only by the infuriating things they do on planes. Every now and then a list of the world's most annoying nationalities gets published, stirring as much consenting laughter of those at the receiving end as it does clamor among those who find themselves complete the roll call. Here's 8 that always get the dubious badge of their countries' bad ambassadors, together with 8 reasons why we are ready to turn a blind eye... 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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Best Looking Women in the World
Although beauty exists merely in the mind which contemplates it, as David Hume, a Scottish philosopher, has correctly pointed out, there are some countries in this world that seem to be so much more appealing in terms of looks than others. Do you know which nations we are talking about? Check out our selection of the most gorgeous females on globe from South America to Asia. Read more »
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Ten Most Dangerous Volcanoes on the Globe
The recent eruption of Eyjafjallajokull, an Icelandic volcano whose name only a few dare to pronounce, made people realize once again how powerful the nature is and how destructive it might be. During six days of the volcano's activity the air travel plunged into chaos, airlines lost almost $2bn and tens of thousands of travellers got stuck at the airports. Still, it's nothing compared to the calamities eruptions may cause, wiping out cities and claiming thousands of lives. Read more »
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Free Attractions in 7 of the World’s Hottest Cities
The current state of the economy has taken a huge toll on everyone's wallets. Travel may not seem like the viable option it has been in the past, but if you really want to get out and see the world, you shouldn't feel limited. Almost every major city in the world has a handful of attractions that are free of charge and if you pair them up with a few walking tours, self-education, and a couple of good meals in local restaurants, you'll have just as good a time - if not better - than you would have had if you had paid to get into a dozen tourist traps. So where should you start? Read more »
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New Seven Wonders of Nature
The New Seven Wonders of Nature Competition is still running so if you haven't yet chosen your favorite sites, check out our selection of seven places most worthy of honors. Painted by the artistic hand of nature, these sites are truly impressive and some of them definitely deserve to stand on a podium. Read more »
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14 Travel Links Worth a Look Before You Start Off
In order not to lose your way in the thicket of travel websites, we share with you our favorite travel sites that will help you to find all the practical information, bargains and tips before you start off. There are also several pages we recommend that will help you to ease the pain of being back and stay connected with the travelers from around the globe. Read more »
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Top Ten World's Tourism Earners
Tourism is a huge industry. It is an important pillar of many economies that generates billions of dollars annually. Without revenues from tourism even the world's strongest and most prosperous countries could shake. Despite the economic downturn, which has stopped many people from traveling, the world's most popular destinations still receive enormous number of visitors, who leave enormous amounts of money in the pockets of their hosts. 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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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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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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Traveler Traps By Real Traveler
Yes, it's no mistake - it's TRAVELER not TOURIST traps. I believe there is no such thing as a tourist trap. Read more »
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