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Blending of the Dutch and West Indian Cultures – Curacao

29. November 2011

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Blending of the Dutch and West Indian Cultures – Curacao
Every year, it’s the same question that strikes everybody, and that’s where do we go for vacations? Traveling can be easy if everybody is putting in their valuable expertise in organizing a good journey, but not oftentimes the best planning takes you to the best destinations. We tend not to capture the true essence of a place, but rely on other travelers’ thoughts before embarking on a trip. Best advices on travel would probably come from travelers not able to get rid of a particular place that urges them to go back again and again. How about visiting an island with flavors of two countries spreading distinctively? While in Curacao, you’re definitely bound to feel the cultures of both the Dutch and the colorful West Indies. Curacao For the most part, Curacao is not an elite Caribbean  [...]

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The dreamy land of Konkan

31. October 2011

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The dreamy land of Konkan
We all dream, and if you don’t dream, there’s no purpose to life. Travel is one such venture where one dreams of unknown places, and the urge to see them up close becomes an obsession that indeed leads to fantasies tripping about what could possibly happen and what not. One such place is the Konkan. Konkan is situated at the coastal strip of Maharashtra that is West of India. The narrow strip of land caught between Western Ghats and the mighty Arabian Sea is the Konkan land. Again, going back to fantasies, you could re-create the magic by actually visiting the place for real. There’s plenty this strip offers to explore and unearth nature’s secrets. You have the wavy beaches, endless fields and hilly areas that combine together depicting the region’s natural beauty and geographical  [...]

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Angola – War Torn, Still Beautiful

13. June 2011

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Angola – War Torn, Still Beautiful
Angola was a Portuguese occupied colony. The nation is situated in central Africa. There are countries such as Namibia and Zambia located in the vicinity of Angola. It has not attained much popularity as a travel destination as of yet, but actually the country is quite beautiful and is filled with a number of attractions related to its colonization as well as the beautiful landscapes and nature here. The island of Mussulo is a popular location, with a range of activities. There are a number of sights at the popular Luanda city, which is the capital of the country. The island is also located at the vicinity of the city. Luanda is the capital of Angola as well as the heart of the country. The city has a number of elements that are remnants of the colonial past of the country.  [...]

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DeSoto State Park

30. May 2011

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DeSoto State Park
DeSoto State Park is among the moist visited attractions by nature lovers in the state of Alabama. The park has an area of about 3 500 acres, and is placed at the peak of the Lookout Mountains in the northeastern portion of the state. The mountain views on offer at the DeSoto State Park is one of its  most visible attractions. The state park is also home to a number of beautiful waterfalls, streams and woods. The CCC or the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the original facilities at the park using stones and native logs in the nineteen thirties. The Park has a range of varied attractions and things to do for visitors. Hiking is one of the most enjoyable activities in the DeSoto State Park. The park is home to close to twenty mi of beautiful trails for hiking enthusiasts.  [...]

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Greenland – A unique destination

1. May 2011

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Greenland – A unique destination
Greenland is the largest island in the world. The island is located between the Arctic and the North Atlantic Oceans, and was located to the north east of Canada. The island is close to 1 750 mi in length and almost six hundred miles in width, from the north to the south. The island is covered with ice sheet almost eighty five per cent of its area. Greenland is an exceedingly rewarding destination that provides a unique range of things to do and see. Greenland has a varied list of sights. The spectacular Northern Lights can be marveled from the island. The Ilulissat Ice Fjord is another excellent sight, which has now been declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The Midnight Sun, when the sun never sets at all, is another topmost Greenland experience. There are a good number of  [...]

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

15. February 2011

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Montverde is a small town in Costa Rica. The place thrives due to its eco tourism. The biodiversity of the place is amazing. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve along with Santa Elena, and Cerro Plano consists o the crux of tourists attractions in this region. On References of the place can be traced to about 00 BC.Many indigenous objects like pots, containers and ceramics have been found in the region belonging to the Clovis Native Americans. Deforestation and the subsequent rise of the stone kingdom in the region can also be traced. The reserve here is home to atleast 100 mammal species, five species of cats, 400 species of birds, and about 5000 species of moths. In 1972 George Powell joined hands with Wilford Guindon who resided in this place for a long time to promote the nature reserve  [...]

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On the tiger trail in Swaziland

15. October 2010

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On the tiger trail in Swaziland
Among the last remaining monarchies in the African continent, Swaziland is among the most loved destinations in Africa, although it is the smallest country in the country. Swaziland gets its main share of travelers who take halts when on the way to and from South Africa and Mozambique. With a culture that is unparalleled, elaborate royal functions, rich wild life as well as some fantastic natural landscapes. Swaziland simply incorporates the best of what Africa has to offer, and some more attractions that are unique to the country. Swaziland is filled with tremendously enjoyable sights. The major attractions of Swaziland . . . Mbabane Mbabane ( pronunciation is mba - baa - nay ) is among the most beautiful locations in Swaziland. The restful location is set in the midst of the Dlangeni  [...]

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Uluru ( Ayres Rock) , Australia

2. September 2010

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Uluru ( Ayres Rock) , Australia
One of Australia’s best known icons, Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a huge sandstone formation in Central Australia. It is the second largest monolith in the world, with a circumference of almost 9 kilo meters and an imposing height of 348 meters. However, a major portion of this huge rock is underground. It extends 2.5 kilo meters into the ground. Uluru is listed among the world heritage site. A remarkable fact about Uluru is that it changes color throughout the day according to the positions of the sun. The rock is seen in varying shades of red, pink, mauve, blue and brown. When it rains, the rock looks silvery with black patches. Location ‘The remarkable pebble’, as explorer Ernest Giles put it, is located in the Uluru Kata National Park which is at a distance about 450  [...]

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