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Top Three Cities In Australia

According to a recent survey carried out by the Property Council of Australia, the best city in Australia for the natives is Adelaide. The respondents assessed their own cities in terms of natural environments, cultural entertainment, recreational environments, educational facilities, transport, etc. What concerns travel Australia enthusiasts ranking Australian cities at Travbuddy.com, Sydney, Melbourne and ...

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Transcendent Quebec City

Though Montreal receives the lion’s share of attention for being the foremost French-speaking city in Canada, Quebec City has emerged on the radar as an utterly beautiful must-see city in its own right. While it’s not a major metropolis with an exploding population and all the hustle and bustle that usually entails, Quebec City’s appeal is in its quieter, staid personality, with a rich history that has stee ...

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Madrid: Planning to Enjoying Your Trip

Last summer I spent 3 days in Madrid with a few friends. It was a great adventure and one I think many people will enjoy. These are a few tips that I think will help anyone who plans to go to Madrid. [caption id="attachment_8204" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo credit: www-db.in.tum.de[/caption] 1. Planning If you are traveling with a group of friends, like I was, take the time before you arrive to m ...

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Top 10 Cities to Visit In 2013

We have put together a list of top 10 cities to visit in the next year. The list included cities from all over the world and if you haven't visited the cities that are in this list already then make sure you visit at least some of them when you travel in 2013. A lot of though could be found in the list and it is generally based on the traveler's feed backs we have received. [caption id="attachment_8200" ali ...

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Fishing as a Sport

Fishing has actively evolved especially in the coastal regions. Today, fishing has two basic purposes for the mankind namely a business venture and as a recreational activity. Most people wish to make money out of fishing and for them fishing is their bread and butter. While there are others who go fishing every weekend or holidays and choose a destination for it specially. This is the recreational side of ...

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Why Go On Holiday to See the Northern Lights?

The Northern Lights are the greatest natural lightshow the earth can deliver, having enchanted people since before the time of the Romans, who gave it the name aurora borealis in honour of Aurora, goddess of the dawn – whose heavenly activities they believed they were witnessing. Across the other side of the globe, the ancient Chinese believed the Northern Lights were the fiery breath of dragons fighting in ...

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Your Complete Guide to Travel Insurance

Avid travelers are able to enjoy the taste of different cultures wherever they go. Unfortunately, no place on earth is entirely safe. Wherever people go, there is always a fair risk of damage or injury, which ultimately lead to costs. Such unexpected costs may mark the end of a supposedly relaxing and joyous adventure. Fortunately, these expenses can be prevented with the use of a travel insurance policy. S ...

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Following the Cherry Blossoms of Japan

The blossoming of the cherry trees in Japan has great symbolic meaning of how nature and life endures. Each year the Japanese celebrate the blossoming of the trees with flower-viewing parties, as well as visiting local parks and shrines. The blossoming trees mean that warm weather is on its way and also signifies the beginning of the working year. The cherry blossom front - the order in which the trees blos ...

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Cultural tourist destinations in the United States

The United States truly is a melting pot of ethnicities and cultures that have been trickling into this land for centuries. One of the great strengths of America is its cultural diversity, which it owes to Native American tribes and a long history of immigration. A single city can be home to dozens of pockets of unique cultures, that include specific cuisine, customs and holidays. When planning your next va ...

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Facts and legend behind the snake boats of Kerala

In the Onam season, tranquil backwaters of Kerala will spring to life with a series of sparkling snake boat races organized across the state. A unique icon of Kerala, snake boats are over 100 feet long traditional canoes with the rear end elevated to a height of 20 ft and a pointed front portion, resembling the shape of a snake. In olden times, each river side village had its own snake boat and the villager ...

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