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Czech Republic September 2005 2007-05-21 07:06:26
Prague
Formerly part of Czech
oslovakia and landlocked in the middle of Europe, the Czech Republic
is about the size of the U.S. State of New York.
It gained total independence in 1993 (splitting from Slovakia), with each forming a separate country.
Tourism is a major industry here, especially in the beautiful city of Prague, with its art nouveau architecture, castle, historic bridges, cobblestone streets, and much, much more.
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Kazakhstan January 2005 2007-05-16 16:56:22
Alma-Ata, Chimbulak, Medeo
The Republic of Kazakhstan
lies right in between Europe and Asia, between 45° and 87° of East longitude, 40° and 55° of North latitude.
It stretches from the east of the Caspian Sea and Volga plains to the mountainous Altay and from the foothills of Tien Shan in the south and southeast to the West-Siberian lowland in the north. The size of the territory places Kazakhstan ninth in the world, after Russia, Canada, China, USA, Brasil, Australia, India and Argentina.
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France July 2006 2007-05-15 05:24:44
Carcassonne
France
is about 80% the size of Texas. In the Alps near the Italian and Swiss borders is western Europe’s highest point—Mont Blanc (15,781 ft; 4,810 m). The forest-covered Vosges Mountains are in the northeast, and the Pyrénées are along the Spanish border. Except for extreme northern France, the country may be described as four river basins and a plateau. Three of the streams flow west—the Seine into the English Channel, the Loire into the Atlantic, and the Garonne into the Bay of Biscay. The Rhône flows south into the Mediterranean. For about 100 mi (161 km), the Rhine is France’s eastern border. In the Mediterranean, about 115 mi (185 km) east-southeast of Nice, is the island of Corsica (3,367 sq mi; 8,721 sq km).
Slovakia January 2005 2007-05-12 06:07:37
Smokovec, Vysoke Tatry
Slovakia is located in central Europe. The land has rugged mountains, rich in mineral resources, with vast forests and pastures. The Carpathian Mountains dominate the topography of Slovakia, with lowland areas in the southern region. Slovakia is about twice the size of the state of Maryland.
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Thailand November 2006 2007-05-10 06:07:33
Koh Phi-Phi, Samui, Koh Phangan
Thailand
occupies the western half of the Indochinese peninsula and the northern two-thirds of the Malay Peninsula in southeast Asia. Its neighbors are Burma (Myanmar) on the north and west, Laos on the north and northeast, Cambodia on the east, and Malaysia on the south. Thailand is about the size of France.
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Russia Altai August 2005 2007-05-09 06:29:26
Mountain Rivers
Russia
n Altai invites you to enjoy the mystery of Teletskoye Lake, to experience the attractiveness of the great Siberian Mountain Belucha, to amaze oneself with the impetuousness of the river Katun and discover many other wonders preserved in this wonderful fairy world.
Teletskoye Lake is one of the best sights in Russian Altai. Its territory is not completely explored by the tourists – it still keeps many secrets from us. In Altai language the lake is called “Altyn-Kel” that means “Golden Lake”. An old legend is hidden behind this name.
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Egypt June 2006 2007-05-08 06:21:35
Hurghada, Red Sea, Diving
No trip to the Red Sea is complete without sampling the delights of its underwater world. The Red Sea coastline boasts kilometres of beautiful coral reefs that are home to an abundance of spectacularly coloured sea life.
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Turkey July 2005 2007-05-07 05:02:04
Efes, Marmaris, Pamukkale and Hierapolis
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Spain July 2006 2007-05-04 08:38:57
Barselona, Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar
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France April 2006 2007-05-24 02:32:41
Paris
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Paris stimulates the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted and smelt. From romance along the Seine to landscapes on bus-sized canvases to the pick-an-ism types in cafes monologuing on the use of garlic or the finer points of Jerry Lewis, Paris is the essence of all things French.
Gaze rapturously at its breezy boulevards, impressive monuments, great works of art and magic lights. Savour its gourmet selection of cheese, chocolate, wine and seafood. Feel the wind in your face as you rollerblade through Bastille, or a frisson of fear and pleasure atop the Eiffel Tower.
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Hersheypark celebrates 100 years of happy 2007-05-24 01:05:09 Chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey wasn’t all work and no play. Hershey’s vision for the company town he built also included a “picnic and pleasure grounds” for employees and their families to enjoy in their free time. In his master plan, he set aside 150 acres of wooded farmland for recreation across the tracks from the chocolate factory he started building in 1903.
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London pubs off the beaten path 2007-05-24 00:05:25
Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, The National Gallery: who needs them. If you are a beer lover, the highlight of London is the pubs. But after soaking up the atmosphere, from quaint and sticky to regal and stuffy (and, as of July 1st , no longer smoky), you will realize you’ve been drinking one of the same few beers, no matter where you go.
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10 great fly-fishing adventures 2007-05-24 00:05:24 Tigerfish, in the words of adventure angler Larry Dahlberg, “have the fuselage of a bonefish, the tail of a tarpon, the paint job of a striped bass, teeth like a bull shark and a compound hinged jaw that works like a turbo-powered paper shredder.” They are found in the Zambezi River, Zambia, and catching one is akin to “hooking a crocodile.”
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80 Days or Bust: Farewell my budget 2007-05-24 00:05:08 On March 5th, my budget
was a strong, vigorous and ready to tackle the world. It had known only good times in its short life, and in those sweet, carefree days my budget’s might was exceeded only by its innocence.
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6 passport-free getaways 2007-05-23 22:05:43 You may think you can only find exotic destinations outside the contiguous United States in places that require you to flash your passport to enter, mistakenly believing that it is this document alone that gains access to an intriguing world of different cultures, ethnic foods and unfamiliar scenery.
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Naked U.S. tourist shocks German city 2007-05-23 22:05:02 A naked American tourist
raised eyebrows when he went for a walk through a German
city and told police he thought this was acceptable behavior in Germany.
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Climbing Matterhorn mountain 2007-05-23 22:05:01 One sheer drop-off to the right, another eight feet to the left. A switchback ridge so steep that three steps brings you to the next turn. Rope handholds to clutch when the mountain trail shrinks to less than a foot wide.
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What’s new at amusement parks 2007-05-23 21:05:40 Thrill-seekers searching for the new biggest, tallest or fastest roller coaster rush may be slightly disappointed. The 2007 class of coasters at amusement parks across America isn’t a record-breaker.
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All aboard! World’s speediest rails 2007-05-23 21:05:26 Want to get from Paris to London in just over two hours? How about Barcelona to Madrid in two and a half? Take the train.
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‘Paradise on Earth’ struggles to seduce tourists 2007-05-25 22:05:16 As ski resorts go, Kashmir’s Gulmarg must rank as the most militarized on earth. The mountain road is peppered with security checkpoints and a High Altitude Warfare School lies nearby.
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Yo ho ho: 10 pirate islands 2007-05-25 20:05:53 Before the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy was filmed on Dominica, this Caribbean island was mostly off the radar. Even the post office was indifferent.
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Good morning, Brooklyn! 2007-05-25 19:05:28
Here is my first thought after stepping off the Queen Mary 2 and reuniting, after two long and lonely months, with my family: It is amazing how much weight the human female can gain in a mere 60 days.
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Las Vegas tourists taken for a ride on the Strip 2007-05-24 18:05:22
There’s lazy, and then there’s Las Vegas
lazy. In increasing numbers, Las Vegastourists
exhausted by the four miles of gluttony laid out before them are getting around on electric “mobility scooters.”
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And on the 80th day, he slept 2007-05-24 17:05:20 Editor’s Note: The Queen Mary 2 slipped under the Verrazano bridge at five a.m. this morning depositing Mark in the same location from which he departed 80 days ago. Awaiting him were his wife, Laura, and daughter, Greta, and a couple staffers from Conde Nast Traveler who came under the false impression that doing so would excuse them from going to the office.
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Photos from Russia, January 2007 2007-05-29 23:43:51
Sheregesh, Ski and Snowboard Resort
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If you are not a Siberian, you will probably have the only single reason to go to Sheregesh: the local snow, which is unique. Starting from the beginning of November until the beginning of March there’s at least 2 m of high quality snow. The local powder is dry and fast and is considered to be the best snow in Russia
. However, the snowboarders who decide to go to Sheregesh have to survive an 8-hour long way from Moscow to Sheregesh, the famous Siberian frost, and lack of apres ski.
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2007
Best hotels in Mexico 2007-05-29 20:05:12 The back nine and a marina nearby to dock the yacht? Or outdoor yoga and a reiki rubdown at sunset? Mahogany and gilt, or clean whites and smooth stone? An enormous variety of sleeping arrangements can be found in Mexico
’s most popular destinations, from smaller resorts whose personalized services tailor your stay, to the large beach clubs whose range of activities aim to please the whole party.
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Hawaii real estate — a looong-term investment 2007-05-29 19:05:46 Real estate is often a long-term investment
. But 10,000 years? Lo’ihi Development Co. will soon start offering oceanview lots speculators won’t even be able to stand on for many millennia. That’s because they’re currently submerged more than 3,000 feet below sea level — on an underwater volcano called Lo’ihi, located about 20 miles southeast of the Big Island.
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Honolulu’s Chinatown drops dark past 2007-05-29 19:05:07 Shedding its reputation for illegal gambling dens, prostitution and streets plagued by drug dealers, Honolulu
’s Chinatown
has finally begun to emerge from its dark past.
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Get to know the ‘real thing’ 2007-05-29 19:05:00 At the new World of Coca-Cola, Joan Crawford and Clark Gable greet visitors from a 74-year-old advertisement. A 3-D movie ride takes audiences on a journey to find the secret recipe of one of the world’s most popular drinks. A nearby bottling line fills keepsake bottles before visitors’ eyes.
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