August 2013 Blog Posts (207)

Un compromiso con la biodiversidad

biodiversidad en costa rica A principios del mes de agosto, Costa Rica presentó un análisis acerca de la situación actual de la biodiversidad en su territorio. En él se incluyen los recursos genéticos que se emplean en la agricultura para producir alimentos y materias primas. Se comenzó así la actualización de la Estrategia Nacional de Biodiversidad 2014-2020…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 26, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

Gay-Friendly Vacation Cottage Rentals in Vaqueros (Outside Salta), Argentina

Village Center, Vaqueros, Salta, Argentina



Located in the foothills of the Andes at 4000'above sea level, Vaqueros is a small country village at the northern edge of the city of Salta, Argentina. With a…

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Added by Roy Heale on August 26, 2013 at 11:13am — No Comments

African oil palm research may ease destruction of rainforests

As you head south along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica from Jaco down past Quepos/Manuel Antonio toward…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 26, 2013 at 10:36am — No Comments

Magic Kingdom Orlando

Magic Kingdom Orlando is one of the four theme parks constructed at Walt Disney's World Resort, and it made open to public on Oct 1st of 1971. With the Magic Kingdom theme park, most of the kids' fairy tale dreams have come true. With the classy attractions, magical fire crackers, musical events, and the all loved Disney characters, Magic Kingdom has been a wonderful park for children of all…

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Added by Globe Hunters on August 26, 2013 at 10:15am — No Comments

Five New York Boroughs

New York City is among the largest cities in the world. This is due to the presence of boroughs. The boroughs had their own system of government and maintained separate identities. However, they form part of New York City. The five New York boroughs include:

Bronx - It ranks as the second smallest borough. There is less population here compared to that of…

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Added by Globe Hunters on August 26, 2013 at 10:14am — No Comments

World Most and Least Expensive Cities

You might be out there thinking of traveling to a destination that you have never been before. But at the same time you are very cautious to make sure that you want to save your wallet. On the other hand you might be thinking of going to the most expensive city in the world. A place where you will spend your money and actually feel that you are in a luxurious place. Here is a list of the…

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Added by Globe Hunters on August 26, 2013 at 10:13am — No Comments

Making Travel Photos Useful

I'm in the middle of a job that I have a love-hate feeling about - filing the photographs I've shot over the past few months. I spent a lot of time travelling this year, and my purchase of a little Fujifilm S1800 point-and-shoot camera back in mid-May has probably increased my always-prolific shooting a…

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Added by Murray Lundberg on August 26, 2013 at 8:32am — No Comments

“Legendary” mountain passes of Vietnamese backpackers

Being beautiful but dangerous, Pha Din mountain pass or O Quy Ho pass are legendary passes for Vietnamese backpackers.

Ma Pi Leng Pass (in Ha Giang)



This is a road curving round Ma Pi Leng mountain top that is 2,000 meters in height. The road is 20 kilometers in length. The pass connects Meo Vac commune and Dong Van commune. This mountain pass is famous for winding roads that are like snakes.



The road crossing Ma Pi Leng…

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Added by Mary on August 26, 2013 at 12:50am — No Comments

Discovering Doi Cave in Dong Nai

The distinction was given to a cave in Tan Phu District after scientists from the Vietnam Institute of Tropical Biology and the Berlin Caving Club spent two months surveying 11 lava caves in the province.



One of the entrances to Doi Cave in Dong Nai Province – Photo: Doan Xa

The arc-shaped cave, named Doi (Bat) by locals, is 534…

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Added by Mary on August 26, 2013 at 12:45am — No Comments

Great Travel, Great Writers: Steinbeck & Naipaul, Not a Miller Moment

 

   

Travel writing not only has the potential to compete with novels on literary merit, but to excel.  After all, it’s potentially got everything: exotic locations, true adventure, multiple story lines, peak emotion, honest reflection, and poetic…

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Added by Earl Hardie Karges on August 25, 2013 at 10:07am — No Comments

The Wine Artist: Collaborative Cooking & Wine Pairing

“How much onion?”  “It says about half.”  “A half, a whole; onions are good for you.  Let’s use the whole onion.”  “It says a teaspoon of paprika.”  “This looks like about a teaspoon.”  And so it went.  One of us chopped, one sautéed, another mixed.  All the tools were there, all the ingredients ready to go.  And so we created.  The Wine Council made the perfect dishes to pair with some outstanding wines from the La Rochelle and Steven Kent Wineries.   Three hours, six dishes, six wines.  A…

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Added by Karsten Boone on August 24, 2013 at 12:03pm — No Comments

Japanese Etiquette for Travelers: Ganbatte!



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Added by Ed Wetschler on August 24, 2013 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Huong Hai Sealife Cruise Halong - Opening Promotion

On occasion of launching a new 5 star cruise, Huong Hai Sealife Cruise, we would like to offer you a promotion of 50% discount for booking 2 day 1 night trip from May 15th, 2013 to July 30th, 2013

Whether you are looking for an enchanting destination, an idyllic hideaway to spend your vacation on an intimate getaway location, our cruise promises to be your…

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Added by canwegattogether on August 23, 2013 at 10:16pm — No Comments

Manuel Antonio, Crown Jewel of Costa Rica's Central Pacific

The Central Pacific region of Costa Rica is one of my favorite places in the country. Glittering jade and turquoise on the Pacific Ocean,…

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Added by Shannon Farley on August 23, 2013 at 3:56pm — 2 Comments

Incredible Orlando

Orlando - a city whose title is synonymous with fun and adventure could be the ultimate destination in case you are planning a vacation trip.

In recent occasions Orlando has established itself as a serious and engaging tourist destination. Allow us to have a look at why Orlando is all the time on the wish to visit wish record for tourists from everywhere…

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Added by Globe Hunters on August 23, 2013 at 11:37am — No Comments

China's Hidden Caves of Wonder

Buddhist cave art was first developed in China during the Northern Wei Dynasty around 400 A.D. The thousands of caves held temples and intricately detailed statues of Buddha and his disciples that ranged in size from the length of a finger to the size of four story building. The carving frenzy continued until the Song Dynasties hundreds of years later. Once a place for…

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Added by The China Guide on August 23, 2013 at 11:06am — No Comments

Fun in Bangkok

The “city of angels”, Bangkok, is the capital and most heavily populated city of Thailand. It is giving shelter to more than 14 million people. Bangkok is one of the top tourist destinations around the globe. It is not only famous for its dynamic nightlife, but also for its historical tourist destinations.

 

The city is considered as heaven…

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Added by Globe Hunters on August 23, 2013 at 10:43am — No Comments

Nightlife in Bangkok

It is truly said by someone that your trip to Bangkok is not complete without experience the nightlife in the city. After the busy life during the day, city comes alive again in the night. Bangkok nightlife offers the best experience for tourists as well as locals that they cannot afford to miss. This is the major reason why …

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Added by Globe Hunters on August 23, 2013 at 10:41am — No Comments

Costa Rica's best honeymoon spots plus travel ideas.

Costa Rica is one of the world's top destinations for newlyweds to honeymoon. The Central Costa Rica honeymoon American nation ranks third in the…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 23, 2013 at 10:41am — No Comments

Explore the Magic of Chao Praya Express Boats in Bangkok

The express boats run over the Chao Praya River which is a main river in Thailand that flows via Bangkok to Thailand. Without getting stuck in traffic, you can easily get around the city with Chao Praya boats and enjoy the fantastic view of the city from the river.

 

The journey starts from Sathorn Pier and proceed towards…

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Added by Globe Hunters on August 23, 2013 at 10:08am — No Comments

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