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Entries from September 2007

Kowloon’s Walled City Park

September 28th, 2007 · Comments Off

Hong Kong is more than just the Shopper’s Paradise, it is also home to a rich and historical culture. One of the historical tourist spots to visit in Hong Kong is Kowloon’s Walled City Park.
History/ Background
Kowloon’s Walled City Park occupies one of the most historical places in the country. Similar to Intramuros, the site was […]

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Traveling through the Canyons of Cafayate, Argentina

September 28th, 2007 · Comments Off

The enormous country of Argentina has amazing geology and landscapes that are worth traveling for. One of the special and little known areas is the Quebrada de Cafayate (Cafayate Canyon). It is located in the northwest corner of the country, a few hours south of Salta or an hour north of Cafayate.
The Quebrada de Cafayate […]

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Baalbek: City of the Sun

September 28th, 2007 · Comments Off

Baalbek is a Lebanese city in the Bekka Valley, which is also known as the Al-Biqa’ region. About 85 kilometres north east of Beirut, the city dates back around 5000 years. Baalbek, like Byblos, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city is quite small and you could easily get a grasp of it by walking […]

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Layover in Tiny Luxembourg if You Want Frites and Beer

September 28th, 2007 · Comments Off

While traveling around Europe, I had to take a flight layover in Luxembourg on my way to another destination. Since I had never been to this tiny country, and didn’t know of anyone who had, I decided to extend the stay one full day and night so that I could check it out.
Luxembourg is nestled […]

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The Most Expensive Dessert in the World

September 27th, 2007 · Comments Off

I was about to check my Yahoo! E-mail when a news bit on their site caught my attention: “Resort charges $14,500 for dessert” and I couldn’t help but say “Whoa!” I knew that unique food and cuisine is an important aspect in any travel, but this one beat all the international restaurants I knew and […]

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Eurostar Ready At St Pancras

September 27th, 2007 · Comments Off

Later this year, November 14th to be exact, the Eurostar will be opening its new St Pancras station in Kings Cross, London. While the opening of a new station may not seem much to shout about, it coincides with the launch of faster rail lines, making Eurostar journeys to mainland Europe about 30 minutes shorter, […]

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Cordoba Typifies Everything You Expect Spain to Be

September 27th, 2007 · Comments Off

Cordoba happens to be one of my favorite places in Spain to visit. It is a beautiful city with heaps of historic architecture and plenty to see. It is what I think most people envision Spain to look like if they haven’t been there — the whitewashed buildings, the clay tile roofs and the olive […]

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Ten Great Adventure Activities in Argentina

September 27th, 2007 · Comments Off

Traveling to a great country such as Argentina that is cheap, safe and beautiful is a great thing. But there is something else that is wonderful about the huge South American, European-influenced country. There are a ton of adventure activities to enjoy while traveling the countryside.
Here are ten great adventure activities for the Patagonia area […]

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