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Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia
Written by Peter, Australia, October 2010
Cappadocia is one of those places you're unlikely to ever forget. The countryside is dotted with pinnacles (that look like castle turrets or giant mushrooms) that are soft on the inside, and have ...
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Iceland's Natural Wonders
Written by Katie H, February 2013
While Iceland ‘s
culture, food, music, art, and nightlife are all great reasons to visit
the small island country, it’s the natural wonders here that really set
the destination apart from all ...
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Iceland Blue Ice Tour
Written by KatieontheMap, USA, January 2013
When visiting Iceland, there are many “must do” activities: explore Þingvellir National Park, hike a glacier, catch the Northern Lights, marvel at the waterfalls, learn to pronounce the names of ...
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Inside Innsbruck
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, September 2011
Innsbruck is arguably one of the most beautiful towns in Austria, situated as it is against the sheer cliffs of the Alps that rise from its northern edge. The town is a famous center for winter ...
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Ireland in Winter
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, January 2013
As the days get shorter and the weather colder, Ireland might
not seem like the most appealing place to spend the winter, but fewer
crowds and cheaper prices make it a perfect time to explore.
...
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Isle of Wight
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, January 2013
A popular UK holiday destination, the Isle of Wight lies around 6 miles off the south coast of England and is reachable by ferry from the southern ports of Lymington, Southampton
and ...
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Italy for Adventure Travelers
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
For as much as Italy travel guides focus on the cities, there’s quite a bit of Italy that’s ideal for a variety of outdoor activities, no matter what the season.Fair weather visitors can enjoy ...
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Loch Lomond
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, July 2011
After a few days trudging the streets and hills of dark, glowering Glasgow, I decided I needed to get into the countryside. Consulting a map and a train timetable, I decided that Loch Lomond would ...
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Meteora Rock-Tower Monasteries
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
One of the absolutely spectacular adventures in pursuing Greece’s
vast and historical landmarks, the monasteries atop the rock-towers of
Meteora is sure to impress. Located in Thessaly in central ...
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Monte Amiata in Tuscany
Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013
For all its famous beaches, Roman ruins, and Medieval villages, Italy
is also quite a mountainous country. The whole northern border of the
country is in The Alps, stretching east into The ...
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Monte Forato: the Devil’s Mountain
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2012
At the top of Monte Forato in the Apuan Alps is a strange hole. On clear
days you can see it from all around the mountainous Garfagnana district
and the Versilia, an area of the Tuscan coast. ...
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Monte Palace Tropical Garden on Madeira
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, May 2012
Some places are just magical and this is one of them. Overlooking the Atlantic and the city of Funchal in the Islands of Portugal ,
the Monte Palace and its Tropical Garden are a must-see. This is ...
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Munich Zoo
Written by JC, Germany, June 2012
On the banks of the River Isar, south of central Munich , is the city’s zoo: the Tierpark Hellabrunn .
Just over a hundred years old, it was the most progressive zoo in the
world when it first ...
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Muskauer Park
Written by JC, Germany, November 2011
Around two hours’ drive from Berlin and less from Dresden, Bad Muskau, or Muskauer Park, lies on the Neisse River and thus right on the Polish border of Germany. While it’s a pleasant enough town, ...
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National Parks in Croatia
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
Whether you’re looking to hike, mountain bike or scuba dive, Croatia’s eight National parks offer an ever-changing landscape that will satisfy the most ardent explorers. From thundering waterfalls to ...
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