Destinations

Walking Vacations in the UK

June 6, 2011
By TravelEarth
Walking Vacations in the UK

If you are interested in a UK vacation with a difference, consider doing it walking around the country. There are a myriad of places to visit in this beautiful country and a trail to suit every level of fitness. Some are easy outings for a few hours, with comfortable walks of just a few...

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Havana and its Music

June 4, 2010
By TravelEarth
Havana Cigar Lady

Havana is a city of music. Live music can be found in practically any bar or restaurant in Havana from about 12 noon on throughout into the night and early hours of the morning. Many of the clubs actually have matinee and afternoon performances as well as late night shows, allowing those travellers who...

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Barrios of Buenos Aires

June 4, 2010
By TravelEarth
La Boca, Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is an extensive and important port city located near the mouth of the Rio de la Plata, or River Plate, of South America. A visit to this city will be full of culture, music, great food and wine. Prepare yourself and get to know a bit about the various areas of greatest...

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A Gastronomic Journey through the Algarve

June 4, 2010
By TravelEarth
A Gastronomic Journey through the Algarve

The Algarve, although located within Portugal, has managed to keep its identity with regional specialities different to the rest of the country, based primarily on seafood and other meats and vegetables produced on local farms by local people.

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Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

June 3, 2010
By TravelEarth
Salvador Brazil lift

The capital of the state of Bahia, Brazil, known as Salvador da Bahia, is a colonial jewel which, from 1549 through 1763, served as Brazil's first colonial capital, settled in large part by African slaves whose descendants now form up to about 80% of the current population.

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Visiting Hungary

June 3, 2010
By TravelEarth
Hungarian Grey Cattle

Hungary, also known as the "Country of the Magyars", is located Central Europe. Visitors to Hungary can enjoy tours of the country's several World Heritage sites, it's historic castles and country mansions, the rolling wine country, the shores and traditions of the Lake Balaton area and the entire range of incredible and colorful variety...

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Prague Fountains

June 3, 2010
By TravelEarth
Prague Fountains

In the Czech Republic’s city of Prague, water fountains of all types stood in every possible open space. While the fountains used to be the main source of drinking water, they have since become decorative sculptures. While some fountains were simple wooden-framed reservoirs others were ornately decorated. Still others were statues and delicately carved...

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China Travel

June 3, 2010
By TravelEarth
China Travel

China, with an area of 9.6 million sq km, is the third largest country in the world, next only to Russia and Canada. Located in eastern Asia, China is bordered by Russia and Mongolia to the north; Russia and North Korea to the east; Russia and Afghanistan to the west; and India, Pakistan, Nepal,...

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Indonesia – The Island of Bali

June 3, 2010
By TravelEarth
Indonesia – The Island of Bali

Lush and full of flowers, Bali is called the island of one thousand temples. The small island is part of Indonesia and is a very popular destination for those looking for pristine, white-sanded, palm-lined beaches and crystalline waters. A great destination for surfing, snorkeling and diving as well as wonderful opportunities to see tropical...

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Budapest and the Hungarians

June 3, 2010
By TravelEarth
Budapest and the Hungarians

Budapest is split right through by the great River Danube, like a hyphen in the city's very name. Just as a Danube divides Europe into East and West, so it divides this city's west-bank Buda district from the east-bank district of Pest. East and west, the city has been tugged in both directions for...

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