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1.	Bookmarks: 0	The Ghan: A Great Australian Train Journey The Ghan is a living legend in Australian history and offers the ultimate journey through the heart of the Australian continent. Named after Afghan cameleers who originally helped open up the desert interior of Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Ghan is at once a luxury railway train and a 3000 kilometre railway journey that meanders from the fertile Adelaide countryside through the rusty red hues of Central Australia to the tropical splendour of the Top End.
2.	Bookmarks: 0	Paris, France If you are traveling in Paris you may want to look into a car rental to get you from place to place. Paris is the capital city of France and is located in northern France. The estimated population of Paris in 2005 is 2,153,600 residents. Paris is a very popular vacation spot, with over 30 million visitors per year. A few of the attractions the people go to see in Paris include a twelfth century cathedral called Notre Dame de Paris, The Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe and of course...
3.	Bookmarks: 0	Enjoy Sabah's Eco-Treasures Adventure seekers flock to Sabah to climb Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South-east Asia, or go scuba diving at Spidan, touted as one of the world's best dive spots.Sabah is located on the northern tip of Borneo, the third largest island in the world. Its capital, Kota Kinabalu, is a 2 and 1/2 hour flight from Singapore.The other name to Sabah is The Land Below The Wind. It is blessed with some of nature's most breathtaking wonders. It has the world's olde...
4.	Bookmarks: 0	Alice Springs - Australia's Outback Capital The town of Alice Springs is located in the middle of the Australian continent and is the unofficial but undisputed capital of the Australia's vast outback. This unique town is rich in history and natural features, and is the perfect base from which to explore Australia's Red Centre which includes world famous features such as Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and the MacDonnell Ranges.
5.	Bookmarks: 0	The Wonders Of British Columbia Canada’s westernmost province, which stretches from the thousands of islands and inlets on the Pacific west coast, to the Rocky and Columbia mountain ranges in the east, is renown for its spectacular mountain and coastal scenery. British Columbia is 60 per cent forested (much of it temperate rainforest), 75 per cent of the province is mountainous, and the northern two-thirds is largely unpopulated and wild. Many species of wild life that have become scarce elsewhere still flo...
6.	Bookmarks: 0	The Original Banana Republic - Honduras Travel Information The multiculturalism, biodiversity, lengthy beaches and natural wonders of Central America make it difficult to decide on a particular travel destination within the region. Among the seven tropical countries, Honduras offers both urban and wildly rural adventures as well as a massive stretch of Caribbean coastline on its northern border. Hike through cloud forests, bird watch on a massive lake, and dive in the coral-filled waters off of the Bay Islands.When you travel to ...
7.	Bookmarks: 0	Hokkaido Holiday Vacation Hokkaido is one of Japan's 4 main islands and is located northern most part of Japan and when translated, Hokkaido literally means Road of the North Sea. The island is a very popular destination for tourists on vacation holiday in Japan because of its natural beauty, especially during winter.The island of Hokkaido is actually a huge land mass and is about twenty three percent of Japan's entire land mass. Even if you visit Hokkaido in summer, the weather can be very plea...
8.	Bookmarks: 0	Costablanca: Too Much Fun, Not Enough Time The Costa Blanca, one of the most popular tourist areas in Spain, is perfectly situated along the Mediterranean Sea. Northern Costa Blanca begins at the base of the mountains in Denia ad Javea while the southern part is near Torrevieja. The Costa Blanca’s beautiful weather, beaches and surroundings attract millions of visitors each year. Not surprisingly, the summer is its busiest tourist season but the weather in the Costablanca region is favorable all year round. Most v...
9.	Bookmarks: 0	Peace Brings Treasured Travel to Vietnam Vietnam is a paradise for both the outdoor adventurer and city explorer alike. Winding down 3,444 kilometers of coastline from the northern Red River Delta near the Chinese border to the Mekong Delta at the southernmost tip of the Southeast Asian peninsula, Vietnam is a splendid blend of picturesque coastline and lush inland terrain.
10.	Bookmarks: 21	Let’s Visit Paris Sitting on the river Seine in the heart of Northern France, this capital city of 2+ million has captured the heart of the world. For its art, its culture, its fashion, and more – the reasons are too many to count for why each year hordes of travelers make their way here.The history of Paris is a dynamic one, from its humble starts as a Celtic settlement through the French Revolution and two World Wars up to its golden age as a global hub that it still enjoys today.Thi...
11.	Bookmarks: 0	An Overview of Norway for Travelers Norway is a Scandinavian country in northern Europe and a beautiful place. Following is a summary of background information you should know before taking a trip.
12.	Bookmarks: 0	American Express Vacations Says Northern California Is Quite A Treat With some much attention being given to Northern Californian, there are new American Express Travel deals that are now available for travelers interested in seeing the many wonders of Northern California. Northern California is quickly becoming one of the most popular destinations for travelers interested in seeing more of the United States. Northern California is perfect for any type of travel enthusiast and has something to offer travelers of all ages. But Northern Californ...
13.	Bookmarks: 0	Verona, a city to discover loved from the tourists of all the world Verona, is a splendid city of more than 260.000 inhabitants, in the northern of Italy. The capital it is one of the seven provinces that characterize the region of Veneto, risen on the sides of the Adige river and far from Garda lake about thirty kilometers.
14.	Bookmarks: 0	Benidorm For A Perfect Vacation Spot Property in the Alicante region have become extremely popular in recent years. It is no wonder, since the city is close to the most popular areas of the Costa Blanca, and travel in and out of Alicante airport is very convenient. There are flights to many destinations from the Alicante airport, so visitors and homeowners can travel to this city easily.There has been a surge of holiday home purchases by northern Europeans. It is a great place to own a vacation home, since ...
15.	Bookmarks: 0	Visit Delhi - the vibrant capital city of India One of the biggest metropolises in India, Delhi is home to whopping population of millions of people. The historical, cultural and the political center of the country, Delhi has gradually emerged as the industrial hub of the Northern India. Being the National capital, Delhi is conveniently connected to all the major cities of the world, with almost all the major airlines operating out of here.
16.	Bookmarks: 0	To Bilbao Or Not To Bilbao, Means Of Transport Is The Question. This time of year Spain becomes a Mecca for British tourists trying to flee the country and get a tan, and whilst some football fans are currently postponing their holiday until after the world cup finishes, now is an ideal time to get away.Bilbao in the Northern region of the country is the political capital of the nationalistic Basque people who inhabit Spain’s three northern Euskadi provinces. While not being a traditionally beautiful city, its main strength is that it...
17.	Bookmarks: 0	German Vacation Destinations – Hamburg Hamburg is Germany’s second largest city and remains to be one of the country’s most prized metropolitan areas for the economic importance of its ports. Hamburg is located on the river Elbe in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein and has direct access to the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. Since the Elbe is traditionally the lifeblood of the city, many of its attractions, festivals, and much of its history revolves around the great river.Hamburg hosts several lar...
18.	Bookmarks: 0	Reasons Why You Should Attend University in North Cyprus North Cyprus Universities are very attractive to foreign students. Whether you are looking to spend one semester abroad, or you want to receive a complete education in a country other than yours, it would be hard to find a better place to attend university than North Cyprus.
19.	Bookmarks: 0	House Prices Set For Greater Regional Variation The growth of English house prices is slowing. In contrast, both Scottish and Northern Irish house prices are heading for boom periods, according to new figures.Nationwide predicts that house prices in Scotland and Northern Ireland are set to become increasingly dislocated from trends in England and Wales, as the countries have witnessed far faster house price growth over the year, increasing the need for larger mortgages.House prices in Northern Ireland rose five tim...
20.	Bookmarks: 1	Viking’s trip Scandinavia occupies the Northern part of Europe and includes Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. These countries have a lot in common, so often it is recommended to visit them during one trip. May be next time you’ll be back to know one of them better.
21.	Bookmarks: 0	The Ice Cold Snow Festival In Japan In the coldest month of the year, the hottest ticket in Japan, and maybe the entire world, is for the Sapporo Snow festival on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido. More than two million visitors from around the world descend on. Hokkaido’s capital to watch it transformed into the glistening, glittering, and gleaming world of a frozen fairyland.For a week each February, the skyscrapers of Sapporo become upstaged by edifices and statues of frozen snow forming a second c...
22.	Bookmarks: 0	Minnesota Casinos Minnesota casinos are located in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, a Northern state known for its natural beauty, cultural attractions, and a prosperous economy. Minnesota, ranked as the Most Livable State in the United States, has a population of over 5,000,000 people and an area of 79,610 square miles. The capital of Minnesota, St. Paul, with a population of approximately 280,000, is located adjacent to Minneapolis on the Mississippi River. The two cities are often referred to ...
23.	Bookmarks: 0	Latvia Casinos Latvia is situated in Northern Europe and shares borders with Estonia, Lithuania, and Russia, as well as the sea with Sweden. A former part of the USSR, Latvia gained its independence in 1990 and joined the European Union in 2004. Though not a very large country (24,937 square miles), Latvia boasts a total of 35 casinos placed in cities most visited by tourists from all around the globe.Latvia casinos are the only legal gambling facilities in the country. Riga, the capita...
24.	Bookmarks: 0	Botswana Casinos Botswana is one of Africa's success stories; a country of diverse natural habitats, generous resources, and a fast-growing tourist sector, attracted by its proximity to South Africa and also by its superb game reserves and national parks. Botswana casinos are a growing sector of the economy, and casinos have sprung up in several cities in the country, including the capital, Gaborone, and the northern capital, Francistown. Consequently, the Botswana government has taken great ...
25.	Bookmarks: 0	Tanzania’s Top Ten Destinations 1.The Ngorongoro Crater is stunning and most certainly unique. The crater has an immediate and overwhelming initial impact on all ones senses. Designated as a World Heritage Site, the crater has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. An estimated 25,000 large mammals in a relatively small area make it a ‘must’ destination when on safari on the Northern Tanzanian Safari Circuit. This natural amphitheater is as diverse as the immense Serengeti with a cross-sec...
26.	Bookmarks: 0	Scuba Diving In Musandam - Oman The Sultanate of Oman is the second largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, lying along its southeast corner. It has a total land area of 300,000 square kilometres and a population of over two million.The Musandam, separated from the rest of Oman by the United Arab Emirates, is the northernmost part of the Sultanate.Due to its geographical position and mountainous terrain it was isolated from the rest of Oman and the region developed at its own pace. Graded roads cu...
27.	Bookmarks: 0	Mexico - Something For Everyone Mexico is one of the top vacation spots in the country. It is located between the Gulf of Mexico on the Pacific Ocean, bordered by the United States on the north., and Belize to the south. It is divided into six regions.Northern Mexico is made up of deserts, nature reserves, and beautiful mountain ranges. Cities in this region are populated by key industrial companies and businesses. Central Mexico is also known as Mexico’s heartland. It has an abundance of natural surr...
28.	Bookmarks: 0	Areas On A Detailed Map Of Spain A detailed map of Spain is important when you are planning a vacation. A good map will give you an idea of the layout of the country. This will help you decide where you want to spend your vacation. If you plan to visit a few cities, this will help you plan your itinerary. Areas on a Detailed Map of SpainIn the northern part of the country, there are coastal resorts and quaint fishing villages. These will give you a taste of authentic Spanish life in a small village. ...
29.	Bookmarks: 0	The Capital City Of Wales Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. It is also the largest city in Wales and the 14th largest in the United Kingdom.
30.	Bookmarks: 0	Weather and Latitude are not allies The north is cold, the south is warm, right? Wrong. It's not that simple...even in the northern hemisphere.
31.	Bookmarks: 0	Florence's Fortezza Da Basso Fortezza da Basso, called also Fortezza of Saint John the Baptist (the patron saint of Florence), was commissioned by the Medici family and built in 1533 in the northern area of the historical city centre of Florence.The architecture and design of the FortezzaThe complex of the “Fortezza” was built like those of a mediaeval city thanks to the idea of Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, one of the greatest architects in Florence, with the help of Pierfranceco da Viterbo: ...
32.	Bookmarks: 0	Beijing or peking what is the difference Beijing literally means northern capital, a role it has played many times in Chinas long history and in line with the common east Asian tradition whereby capital cities are explicitly named as such.
33.	Bookmarks: 4	Venture Capital - Most Important Lessons From Northern Crown Capital To You Venture Capital - Most Important Lessons From Northern Crown Capital To You
34.	Bookmarks: 0	Northern Euboea Island, The Glorious Past In this gulf of Euboean sea, this deep blue channel of water abound with dolphins and seagulls, the sun's reflection and the aroma of jasmine meet embrace Aedipsos. The crystal clear sea the blood of Greece and its briny shores invite you to prolong your days. In the background the Telethrio, the mount of peaceful silence, aborns Aedipsos with its shadows.In the ancient Roman Times, Scylla the general, left his traces in Aedipsos. It is said that in the hot springs of t...
35.	Bookmarks: 0	The Okavango Delta The River That Never Reaches The Sea It's a very different Africa. Not one of dust and sand and great fiery sunsets, but of the wettest desert on Earth.In the middle of dry land a great river spills out onto to the sands of the Kalahari Desert in the northern corner of Botswana to create an extraordinary watery jungle. Like an immense oasis surrounded by desert, the Okavango Delta is filled with mysterious waters, lush vegetation and entrancing wildlife.The Okavango, The river that never reaches the sea...
36.	Bookmarks: 0	Amazing Portugal The western part of the Iberian Peninsula, the part bathed by the Atlantic Ocean is the traditional country of Portugal. Long ago, the territory between the northern part of Portugal and Spain were not very well defined and the cultural aspects were very similar. But then the Castrena culture made its first appearance with grass thatched huts in a round formation in the north and then the Romans took over, separating the two territories. From the beginning of the 5th century ...
37.	Bookmarks: 0	The Paris Opera House The Paris Opera House is thought to be one of the greatest pieces of architecture of its period. Located on the northern part of Avenue De L’Opera in the 9e arrondisement , it was founded in 1669 by King Louis XIV.The idea of the Opera house was first proposed in the 1858 during the Second Empire by Baron Haussmann who was granted authorization for the project by Napoleon III. About 12000 square meters of land was cleared and a thirty five year old architect by the name o...
38.	Bookmarks: 0	Consumer Confidence In Banking Takes A Hit One industry professional stated that consumer confidence in banking and finance was already fairly low, and added that the recent turmoil with Northern Rock has contributed to this lack of confidence.
39.	Bookmarks: 1	Rose Gardening Tips Roses are believed to have originated in ancient Persia but their cultivation quickly spread across the Northern Hemisphere, first from China to Europe and finally to North America.
40.	Bookmarks: 0	Plan A Golfing Vacation With Friends If you have a desire to do some golfing during the holiday seasons, you can plan a golfing trip for you and your friends. During the cold winter months in the northern parts of the country, a day out on the course does not come easy. Many men and women enjoy traveling to other areas of the country where the golf courses are still open and the weather is comfortable. Many golfers enjoy a good game of golf with friends and family while enjoying a little vacation as well. Many g...
41.	Bookmarks: 0	Lake Lanier Fishing: Variety And Quantity Located in the northern part of Georgia in the United States, Lake Lanier is one of the most popular destinations for fishing trips. With additional water being fed from the Chestatee River allowing numerous other types of fish to join the ones already in this man-made lake, it's perhaps not surprising that this stretch of water is so popular.When it's at its fullest level, Lake Lanier can boast over 39,000 surface acres of water, which explains why so many fishermen enjo...
42.	Bookmarks: 0	Great Places To Play Golf In November Many golfers in northern climates may think the season is over. Or at least until that next business trip or Thanksgiving vacation. Living in Colorado, I've played in all types of conditions to quench my thirst for the links.
43.	Bookmarks: 0	Camping In Oregon There are many great camping locations in Oregon. From coastal camping to camping in central Oregon, there are beautiful campgrounds and state parks scattered across the state. Whether you’re planning a weekend waterskiing on Diamond Lake, hiking the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, or just soaking up the sun and enjoying the waves at one of Oregon’s beautiful beaches, there are plenty of camping opportunities for tents and RVs in Oregon.Along Oregon’s northern ...
44.	Bookmarks: 0	Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 3 ) I recalled my first flight as a teenager leaving one country for another to continue my education. The excitement of foreign adventures was mixed with the sadness of leaving my family. As the plane took off and the northern coast of South America dropped below the horizon, I remember brushing a small tear off my cheek, yet smiling at the glorious possibilities of exploring a new, fascinating and sometimes frightening world. It would be years before I would see my family again...
45.	Bookmarks: 0	Are You Looking for Real Estate Agent or Agency in North Cyprus? NorthernLandCyprus Property has become a popular investment for many estate agency investors in recent years, with the majority of buyers being NorthernLandCyprus.
46.	Bookmarks: 4	Belfast City Guide, Including Belfast Hotels Introduction:Nestled in a valley and bordered to the east by the Irish Sea, the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast, is a vibrant and lively Celtic city that lives up to its nickname of “The Hibernian Rio.” Situated on the River Lagan, the pedestrian-friendly city enjoys a focal point in Donegal Square where the architecturally stunning City Hall dominates the skyline, and elsewhere Victorian and Edwardian architecture can be enjoyed by visitors on foot.Places of int...
47.	Bookmarks: 0	Visiting Lake Powell Located in Southwest Utah and Northern Arizona, Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir on the Colorado River, and part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and one of the most scenic lakes in the United States.Lake Powell is the second lake in size nationwide, with the capacity to store about 26,999,814 acre feet of water when it is at its maximum volume and boasting about 1,900 miles (3,057 km) or shoreline, a coast larger than the Pacific West Coast.The lake ha...
48.	Bookmarks: 0	Things To Do And Where To Stay In Alnmouth, Northumberland If you are looking for an ideal country retreat, whether for a family vacation or a private weekend away, the stunningly pretty countryside of Northumberland is ideal. Northumberland offers not only peace, quiet and relaxation in the beauty of nature, but also many interesting historical attractions. From a short weekend away to a longer holiday in the northern countryside, the area in and around Alnmouth, Northumberland offers an array of sites, as well as the pleasures of r...
49.	Bookmarks: 9	New Domestic Tourism Figures The first of a new type of domestic tourism figures have released. The figures have been collected by TNS for VisitBritain, VisitScotland, Visit Wales and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board under an improved methodology, which provides more accurate and detailed information.
50.	Bookmarks: 0	Hello From Nova Scotia: Exploring Annapolis Royal Still thinking about what I learned about the fate of the Acadians after my visit to the Grand Pré National Historic Site, I got into the car and started driving westwards through the fertile Annapolis Valley, an area referred to as the “Breadbasket of Nova Scotia”. The gentle North and South Mountain Ranges enclose this agricultural land of orchards and vineyards. The Bay of Fundy is located just on the other side of the northern range. A pleasant drive took me along the Eva...
51.	Bookmarks: 3	Alaska Fishing Lodge - Stoney River Lodge Sleetmute, Alaska is a little town of 100 or so people and is near one of the great fishing locations in Alaska, that being Stoney River Lodge. This Alaska Fishing Lodge is perfectly located near some great fishing that boasts such catch as Grayling, Artic Char, Salmon, Sheefish, Rainbow and Lake Trout. It even has some tremendous Northern Pike for anglers to catch.Stoney River Lodge is located 230 miles to the West of Anchorage, Alaska and access is strictly by bush airc...