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Top 10 Reasons to Visit the Azores

Rich — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:03:29 +0000

There are so many great reasons to visit the Azores. With an abundance of beauty, lush vegetation growing from the contrasting volcanic rock, beautiful farmland, a great seaside influence, an unspoiled culture ... Related posts:

Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Chris — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:00:20 +0000

Home to huge flocks of flamingos and tons of other wildlife, this lake is one of particular beauty. Just over 150 km from Nairobi, the Lake Nakuru is said to have over 1 million flamingos. The sheer numbers make the lake appear to have a bright, pink shoreline. This lake is one of great interest to scientists, birdwatchers and tourists alike. It is often included on Kenyan safari tours. Related posts:

Bullfights on a Rope in Terceira

Rich — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:01 +0000

Popular since the 16th century, the “touradas à corda” (literally “bullfights by rope”) are held by local Terceiran villagers from May to late September. In these events, similar to the Running of the ... No related posts.

Le Palais Idéal

Rich — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:45:27 +0000

Le Palais Idéal is an intricate castle made of stones that are bound together with concrete, lime and wire, located in Hauterives, France. The palace was built over a 34 year period by Ferdinand Cheval, ... Related posts:

Valencia’s Mercado Central – Real Valencian Daily Life

Rich — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:19:56 +0000

Last month, while in Spain, I had the opportunity to visit Valencia’s Mercado Central. While the building itself was constructed in the beginning of the twentieth century, it displays genuine Valencian style ... Related posts:

Saranda and the Beautiful Albanian Riviera

Chris — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:48:58 +0000

Saranda is a southern city on the coast of the Ionian Sea, opposite Corfu, and is a good base for exploring this most beautiful part of the coast known as the Albanian Riviera. ... Related posts:

Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland

Chris — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:09:20 +0000

Like many natural wonders, Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland is a result of volcanic activity and weathering. The honeycomb-like pattern is not only a geologist’s dream, but also a photographer’s. The middle causeway is where ... Related posts:

Cesky Krumlov – A Fascinating Medieval Town

Chris — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:15:34 +0000

Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic is a picturesque medieval town that dates back to the 13th century and is straight out of a fairytale. Its name means ‘crooked meadow’ which is befitting as the ... Related posts:

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony – New Zealand

Chris — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:34:48 +0000

The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, located between Christchurch and Dunedin, is home to a group of little blue penguins who come ashore every day around dusk. What started out as a few blue penguins nesting ... Related posts:

Soak Up the Shonan Lifestyle in Enoshima, Japan

Rich — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:08:16 +0000

Part of the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, the Kanagawa Prefecture offers a huge variety of activities and is a great day trip for visitors to Tokyo. Facing the Sagami Bay, the small town of Fujisawa ... Related posts: