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August 2011 Blog Posts (206)

Something about Botswana

Did you know- Present-day Botswana - former Bechuanaland-was a protectorate under the United Kingdom from 1886 to 1966, when it became an independent nation within the Commonwealth. In the subsequent decades, inspired by Great Britain and the United States of America, Botswana became a democratic society, making it Africa's best democracy. Since the 1970s, it is home to some of the world's…

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Added by Dneprovoy Alexey on August 18, 2011 at 3:36am — No Comments

Season 2 is here!!!

SEASON 2 HAS ARRIVED! WHO'S EXCITED!?

So after saving some pennies for a bit after NZ, we've come to our next destination! My mom has always wanted to see Tuscany (thanks to Under the Tuscan Sun) and since her traveling prowess isn't the best, I'll be on hand to help out. With the pops at the helm, it's sure to be quite the adventure. So, a week in Tuscany…

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Added by Paul Anthony Rogers on August 17, 2011 at 7:42pm — No Comments

The "Lung" of San José, Costa Rica: La Sabana Park

¨La Sabana¨ well known signature of San Jose´s downtown. This park is the biggest and most important urban park in the country. Covers an area of 72 Ha and has been the recreational and sports space for many Costa Ricans during decades.

Officially name ¨La Sabana Metropolitan Park¨, this place represents the green space of downtown San Jose. It was inaugurated in… Continue

Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 17, 2011 at 6:47pm — No Comments

Honeymooning:

Honeymooning, made even more special with an apartment or villa rental: http://bit.ly/nPMCWE

Added by Dawn M. Barclay on August 17, 2011 at 11:28am — No Comments

Life in a Chateau? Why not give it a try

Loire Valley, France - When you visit the Loire Châteaux, the sights to see are breathtakingly beautiful: royal chambers and canopy beds, ancient furniture and tapestries, fine staircases and period fireplaces, little towers… Does life in a Château tempt you? You can play at being lord and lady of the manor for an evening, a weekend or more. Stay in a hotel, a guest room in a… Continue

Added by Jeffrey Moorhouse on August 17, 2011 at 10:37am — No Comments

Sundarbans National Park The Thrilling Wildlife Destination In East India

The most thrilling and adventurous wildlife destination in East India is Sundarbans. In the year of 1997 this Indian national park was entitled as UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name “Sundarbans” may drive for the tree “Sundari”, which is found here a lot. The marvelous granitic forest, Sundarbans park is situated in the Indian state of West Bangal. It is the largest on its own hunk of tidal halophytic mangrove forest on the earth.

Sundarbans covers the granitic land of 38,500 sq km,… Continue

Added by Global Tourism India on August 17, 2011 at 9:21am — No Comments

Indochina Orbit Travel designs special itinerary in Vietnam

Visit Vietnam to get an experience of a lifetime and discover country's varied climate and landscape range of four seasons from the tear-round tropical temperatures in the lush South to the mountainous North. Along with the beauty of Vietnam you will also find yourself mesmerised with the hospitality of friendly locals and variety of delicious cuisine.

If you choose to opt for a tour to Vietnam with Indochina Orbit Travel, you will also get facilities as per your budget and levels of…

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Added by Daniel Nguyen on August 17, 2011 at 4:30am — No Comments

Vietnam Cat Tien National Park Recognized Global Biosphere Reserve

On 30 June 2011, the United Nations added 18 new sites to its global list of biosphere reserves, bringing the total to 581 in 114 different countries, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported.…

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Added by Active Travel Asia on August 17, 2011 at 3:21am — No Comments

Exciting Adventurous Holidays in Thailand

A fusion of culture, adventure and style, Thailand never disappoints the tourist who wants it all. It is among those few countries that can boast as much natural beauty, inviting culture, preserved history, distinctive cuisine and adventure activities.

Being the most chilled out country, Thailand rewards the tourists with an open mind. Ride an elephant, discover tribal culture, go kayaking or enjoy the tasty Thailand cuisine, no matter what your choice of activities is,…

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Added by Amit K on August 17, 2011 at 1:56am — No Comments

How Will Google Plus and Panda Affect Travel?

How Will Google + and Panda Affect Travel?

Hotelmarketing.com was pretty blunt in saying that Google +, in conjunction with Panda updates, “could be the biggest shift in search since it took off 13 years… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on August 16, 2011 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Arenal/La Fortuna: Costa Rica's Ultimate Destination

In Costa Rica you can find a big number of places to visit, those are usually divided by tourist regions; among the most popular can be found Monteverde, Manuel Antonio and La Fortuna. This time let´s focus on La Fortuna – Arenal area.

The history of the area began around the 1930´s, when the first inhabitants came to these lands. At the beginning this village was part of the district of ¨Los Angeles de San Ramon¨, but after 1950 the locals decided to be part of San Carlos´…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 16, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

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Added by Global Tourism India on August 16, 2011 at 7:50am — No Comments

The 5 Ugliest States in the nation

See my list of the 5 Ugliest States in the Nation.

http://www.examiner.com/international-travel-in-san-francisco/the-5-ugliest-states-the-nation

Feel free to post/share/comment.

Bob

Added by Bob Ecker on August 15, 2011 at 5:29pm — No Comments

Great Wolf Lodge in Texas is environmentally responsible

http://stripedpot.com/2011/08/15/great-wolf-lodge-in-texas-is-environmentally-responsible/ Choose family fun destinatins that you can feel good about visiting.

Added by Beverly Burmeier on August 15, 2011 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Calling fans of “All My Children” to the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY

Turning Stone is the fun place in CNY where one can dine at upscale restaurants, play golf, relax at a spa, see world class entertainment and, of course, be a big winner.http://www.examiner.com/travel-in-syracuse/calling-fans-of-all-my-children-to-the-turning-stone-resort-verona-ny

Added by Sandra & John Scott on August 15, 2011 at 8:24am — No Comments

North Korea Travel: Mass Games in Pyongyang

Part 3 of a four-part series by J. Thalia Cunningham

My visit to North Korea centered around the annual Mass Games in the capital, Pyongyang. The Mass Games, or Arirang, were more amazing than anything I saw in the DPRK, and…

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Added by Tripatini on August 14, 2011 at 1:09pm — 1 Comment