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Re: Wonders of the Modern World
The London Crossrail picture looked amazing, but I wasn't sure just what the project is, so I looked it up on Wikipedia. It's really amazing, it's a railroad project that goes 89 miles from west of London through the city and out the other end to the south. In the center of London it's got 13 miles of the tunnel in the picture! You can see more in Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossrail
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Re: Traveling for Local Food
To be honest, Varsity ain't what it was when I was in college...there's better places around. Some good stuff on Marietta St. near the convention center, and lots of good places in Decatur area (we're near there). That's the kind of stuff I'm looking for to make up our road trip.
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Re: London- multiple questions
I can only help with one of the questions...but GarryRF, one of the TG Gurus, lives in Liverpool and can certainly help with that part. For Stonehenge without a car, there are really two main options. There are a number of tour operators who run coach tours from London to the site; or you can take a train from London to Salisbury and take a bus from the station to the Stonehenge visitor center. The visitor center is new since I was there; it's about 10 minutes by shuttle from the stones...
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Re: How loooong does it take to get to your airport?
Originally Posted by PHeymont You just have to conclude that all this planning is done by people who have chauffeurs or helicopters to get them to the plane on time... Or progress is blocked by some politician or lobbyist... ;-) I did just get a chance to read the blog you linked. While I agree that public transportation is much more available in Europe, and perhaps Asia, however with the few examples he sites, there really are few cities that have that 15-20 minute from "airport to...
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5 Top Destinations to Check Out When Visiting Sydney
Sydney is the oldest and biggest city of Australia. It lies in between the intermingling of land and sea. In 1788, commander of the First Fleet Captain Arthur Phillip established the first British colony in Sydney Cove of Australia. Tourists can no visit Sydney's fabled history in the narrow cobbled laneways and historic buildings surrounding the area. After booking your flight and choosing the best hotel such as Four Seasons and Holiday Inn accommodation , it is time to explore the various...
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Unmissable Sights in Budapest
We often travel to other countries, other cities, but not always for sightseeing. Conference, meeting, maybe for some service. These trips sometimes takes several days, but we can also decide to connect the pleasant to the useful and look around the city. Here is a brief introduction for those, whose destination is Budapest. What is a must see, from the Hungarian capital. I recommend this article, which contains more than 100 sights, for those who want to spend more days in Budapest, or want...
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Historical temples of Rajasthan that bless you with the spiritual ecstasy
Rajasthan has a special place in the history of India. Splendid forts, royal palaces, Rajputana legends, and even the temples in Rajasthan lure the history lovers to the royal state. The historical temples in Rajasthan deserve a special mention when planning a holiday in India. The masterpieces of extravagant architecture and many legends of mythology are certainly interesting to explore. Blessed with healing powers to divine aura, historical tells to legends, take a tour to best temples.
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Memorable Tours To Beautiful Places In Tibet Through Online Travel Agency
Traveling to different destinations around the world be a great passion for many enthusiasts. There are many people that like travel on regular intervals. The interests of the passionate travelers may vary. Some enthusiasts would be interested to be closer to nature; some people might be interested to understand different cultures in different parts of the world; some people might be interested in historical monuments and some enthusiasts travelers would be interested to enjoy adventurous...
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Check out the Unmissable things to do in Indonesia
Located on both sides of the equator surrounded by waters of Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean, Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17000 islands. The South Asian country is counted as one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is home to beaches, volcanoes, hundreds of ethnic groups, wildlife-thriving jungles, all of which look painted by the very Gods. From ancient Hindu temples, adventure sports, relaxing Balinese massage to a number of wonderful experiences, every moment spend...
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Not-so-famous museums with great exhibits
Since we're off from school for spring break, we've had time to catch up on a few exhibits at local museums...but not the big and famous, such as the Met or MoMA. Here are a few of interest, and one we haven't been to yet, but will! Neue Galerie has an exhibit with a dual purpose: reproducing the infamous Nazi exhibit "Degenerate Art" of 1937, and commenting on its effects, both then and now. Also at the Galerie, which focuses on German and Austrian art of the last century, is an exhibition...
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Vacation to Liberia! Guide Book for You
When people have to look out for different places for moving around they would not consider a few less popular places like Liberia. But if you want to explore this place then you should first take up the research as to which are the best restaurants here, which are the best museums and kids play area and so on. If you can find out the information on all these things then you will be in the position to know as to whether this place is suitable for you and your family or not. When its...
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Must See Tourist Attractions When You Are On A Trip To Tibet
Tibet is much more than Everest base camp , all you need to do is brace yourself for some adventure and take the ride across this amazing roof of the world. Here is a list that you may like to go through, in this write-up we are taking up the attractions on a regional basis: 1. Lhasa Tourist Sites: The capital of this place, it is one of the most spectacular sites with a snow plateau at its base and best sunrises on the top. It is the city of sunlight as it enjoys longest sunrises than any...
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Uber has built partnership with the GM’s Maven- a car sharing service
General Motors has become the short-term car leasing partner for the Uber drivers. General Motors is the investor for the Uber’s competitor in the ride-hailing services, Lyft. Uber and Maven, a 10-month old car sharing division within the GM has built the partnership and announced the new pilot program in San Francisco, which will allow the Uber drivers to rent the car on the weekly basis for the work as well as the personal use. As per the 90-day test, drivers will rent their cars for $179...
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How to get around Las Vegas
If you are preparing a trip to the city of sin, you may already have wondered how transportation works in Las Vegas. Something that is not always taken into account the first time you visit Las Vegas is the great distance between hotels. And it is that, although it seems that everything is very close, the reality is far from that. The Strip is 7 kilometers away, and although we simply want to go from one hotel to another, we will have to walk, go through bridges, go up and down escalators...
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How to get to the theme parks of Orlando
The first part of your plan for your vacation in Orlando that will occupy your mind is transportation. How to get to Disney, how to get to Universal Studios or any other park within the incredible world of existing parks in Orlando, is what we will explain in this article. Orlando, the city of fun Florida is one of the most complete states in the USA. No, it is not a cliché to say that there are few things you cannot find in Florida if you come looking for relaxation, beach tourism and fun...
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7 Best Hotels and Guest Houses in Rishikesh
Rishikesh is among the most sought-after spiritual destinations in India witnessing a vast amount of tourist traffic every single day. Scores of people within and without the country travel to this holy place seeking spiritual cleansing and enlightenment. The region offers a peaceful yet vibrant ambiance to all who arrive for a visit. Book cheap flights to India this vacation and come explore this stunning place. If you’re worried about where to stay, Rishikesh offers scores of awesome...
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The Best Livable Nature Cities In The U.S.
Best U.S. Cities For Nature Lovers By Kirstin Chock Science has proven that the elements of nature improve our mental and physical health. Research studies found that nature has many benefits like improving your mood, improving your breathing, and improving your cardiovascular system. The unfortunate thing is that there are hardly any nature locations that are not in the middle of nowhere or that are not on the outskirts of civilization. However, there are a few places in the U.S. that are...
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How can Selected Accommodation Improve Vacation ?
While most people put so much effort in picking out a country to travel to, as well as, in picking out sights to tour, they often overlook selecting a proper accommodation. Little do they know that a properly selected accommodation has a lot of potential to improve a vacation on several levels. 1. It Can Give You a Taste of the Authentic Culture Depending on where you choose to stay, you can end up with an increased dosage of culture, or a rather bland experience. Here’s where a very common...
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Five Things To Do At Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is located in the Northern area of Thailand capital city, Bangkok. It takes 1-hour journey by plane from Bangkok to Chiang Mai or about 8 hours by bus. The government intentionally prepares Chiang Mai for tourism purpose. The city is well arranged, and it has some artificial rivers. Many trees are planted along the road. Chiang Mai certainly has many interesting tourism objects to visit such as elephant training camp, orchid park, Thai silk, waterfalls and many more. Elephant Camp...
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Top Cities to consider when living in Philippines
The Philippines has 7,107 islands, the country is rich in biodiversity and has a multicultural community. The number itself says how hard it is to pick the location and to build a home. Most of us consider living in the city maximizing opportunities both career and leisure . On the boost developments around the metro, people choose to settle to a place where they can live the best lives. With that, here are the top cities you can consider to live: Paranaque offers urban living with less...
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Pleasures of a South African Safari Experience
South Africa delights in its differing qualities: a spot where untamed wildlife meets extravagant pleasure and a 'Rainbow Nation' of many cultures reveal a dazzling mixture of invitations. From a well-placed South African safari and amazing shorelines to shining seaside urban communities and world-class vineyards, South African safaris truly have it all. Traveling to South Africa offers a wealth of safari experiences, from lavish subtropical shoreline timberlands to the fantastic separation...
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Top 5 Best Places to Visit in Italy
Italy, also known as the Italian Republic, is a European country. The country is spread over an area of 301,340 square kilometers. Italy shares a border with a number of countries, France, Switzerland, and Austria to name a few. Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is a beautiful city to visit and is on our list as well. When it comes to climate, Italy, being a European country, has a pleasant climate throughout the year. The winters are cold and you would enjoy being there at that time.
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7 Truly Amazing Places You Need To Visit In Rishikesh Tour
Rishikesh is the last stage of river Ganga on hills. Rishikesh being amusing in nature and having Hindu sacred reputation, it is the center of a number of tourists and pilgrims every year. So this year if you are looking for a place for your weekend plans, Rishikesh is the utmost place for it. Rishikesh lying on the top list of Uttrakhand tour package is one of the most amazing places you should certainly not omit from your list of the jaunt. While the places to visit in Rishikesh are...
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The Top Five Hottest Reasons For Visiting Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow Scotland should be put on your list of things to do shortly. From culture to architecture, music, pubs, clubs and breathtaking loch-side adventures just 40 minutes from the city Centre...read on to uncover the renaissance that is unravelling in this vibrant city! Hot Reason Number 1 - Arts Culture and Festivals The art and cultural collections in the city have international reach, and the town proudly boasts Robert Burns, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and a couple of Turner prize...
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Discover the best places in Casablanca
Casablanca is the city that best represents the modern nation in Morocco. It is a popular city in Morocco where businesses prosper. It is the city where individuals come to seek their fortune. Casablanca is a city where the money is being made. Despite being as famous as a financial hub in Morocco, Casablanca is not the tourist's favorite spot. Why? There is a misconception that Casablanca does not have anything special for the tourists. In simple words, it is always in the shadow of other...
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Stinky Seniors - This One's for You
Since this article appears in the AARP Travel Center, I have to assume it's the over-50s that are the target audience. So here it is, 10 Ways to Get Kicked Off a Flight .
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10 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in Dubai
1 Burj Khalifa Dubai's landmark building is the Burj Khalifa, which at 829.8 meters is the tallest building in the world and the most famous of the city's points of interest. For most visitors, a trip to the observation deck on the 124th floor here is a must-do while in the city. The views across the city skyline from this bird's-eye perspective are simply staggering. The slick observation deck experience includes a multimedia presentation on both Dubai and the building of the Burj Khalifa...
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INDIA IS THE HUB FOR TURISIM
India is one of the well known visitor goal in Asia. Limited by the Himalayan ranges in the north and encompassed, on three sides by water (Arabian ocean, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean), India offers a wide exhibit of spots to see and activities. The charming backwaters, slope stations and scenes make India a lovely nation. Recorded landmarks, strongholds and so on add to the greatness of the nation. They pull in visitors from everywhere throughout the world. The travel industry is the...
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21 Best Museums in America
Kennedy Space Center - Orlando Kennedy Space Center Orlando Kennedy Space Center Orlando (KSC) also known as the NASA Launch Operations Center. The KSC has been the primary launch center for NASA since 1968. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex open everyday at 9 am. Kennedy Space Center Tickets started from USD 57 Museum Of Modern Art - MoMA Museum-of-Modern-Art-NYC MoMA is art museum in New York City. It contains world's greatest collection of modern and contemporary art, almost 200,000...
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Top 5 Family Holiday Destinations in India
Choosing the best destination for a family vacation in India, as with other topics, is not an easy task, thanks to the diversity and multitude of options available to the most demanding travelers. There are beaches, wonderful examples of architecture, adventure, culture and fun experiences for a full sense of family in India. Best holiday destinations for families Plan your trip, considering the weather and other conditions. We make sure you have a great time! See this if you travel in...
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Puerto Rico in My Lens by Jonathan L
Jonathan Lessuck, a regular contributor to TravelGumbo and a frequent visitor to Puerto Rico is having a solo exhibit of his photo work at the Puerto Rican Heritage Gallery of the New York Public Library. The exhibit, which opens Friday, November 16, runs through November 30 at the Bronx Library Center.
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Explore the fascinating Murudeshwar
Murudeshwar is a small town in Karnataka, known for its beach destination and pilgrimage center. The beach waves are very less and are always calm. Safe and good to be with young kids as the beach is not so deep. It’s a very big and relaxing destination. The Murudeshwara temple is also located adjacent to the beach. The Shiva statue on it evoke a sense of eminence .You can spend almost half a day in the beach and temple. The right time to visit Murudeshwar beach is from the October to May.
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9 BEST RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI FOR TOURISM
Complimenting Dubai’s luxury hotels square measure its top-notch restaurants that cater to any or all sorts of tastes. the worldwide town is stuffed with many authentic Thai, Indian, Italian, French, Japanese, Asian, and Chinese restaurants. Dubai touristry is booming with guests from all corners of the world, therefore, you may be spoilt for selection whereas selecting a building for that excellent dinner date or celebration along with your close to and pricey ones. the town isn't simply a...
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The Next Big Thing in Travel Guide From UK To Accra
This small city of Ghana by the sea is so high on vibrancy, historical site, super rich culture, unique dance, and natural beauty that tourist from all across the globe flock to Accra. The amazing city endeavor plenty of things to do, attraction and amazing wildlife, because of this tourists can’t refrain themselves from visiting Accra. The busy modern city welcomes you to enjoy delicious smell of food coming from streets and the glorious beach waits to cool you down. You can explore...
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Find Personal Tutors For Your Weak Subjects
Prior contracting a private mentor was an expensive issue, be that as it may, today, private coaching London administrations are accessible much better than anyone might have expected. Today, understudies quick to look for the administrations of private coaches have obviously better alternatives than before on extensive variety of subjects according to their necessities. F ind a math tuto r includes pro educators going to at the home of the student. With the prevalence of web and rapid...
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Best Places In Lahore
1. Badshahi Mosque Also known as Imperial Mosque was created between the epoch of 1971-1973 is a good place to visit from historical perspective and for family picnic. 2. Wazir khan Mosque Lahore Well-known as a “Mole on the cheek of Lahore” this beautiful mosque covered with decorated tiles is a worth visiting place to see Indo-Islamic architecture. 3. Data Durbar Complex Being one of the ancient Muslim shrine it is located near Bhatti gate in Lahore and welcomes all Muslims and non-Muslims...
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Base Tendriling Travel Expenses
As business travel costs nose upward, organizations are understanding that better cost-administration strategies can have any kind of effect The US. corporate travel costs soared to more than $143 billion of every 1994, as per American Express's latest study on business travel the executives. Private-area bosses spend an expected $2,484 per representative on travel and diversion, a 17 percent expansion in the course of recent years.Visit Sklite.co.uk . Corporate T&E costs, presently the...
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10 Things to Consider When Planning a Family Trip
There are many things to consider when planning a family trip, from choosing the right destination to budgeting and packing. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your next family vacation. 1. Mode of Transportation Transport depends upon your spending plan and the place you wish to opt for your kids for the family getaway vacation. 2. Weather Check what the weather is supposed to be like before you decide on a destination for sure. You might want to go when the weather is most...
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Exploring Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
In the heart of Jodhpur, where the desert landscape meets ecological preservation, lies the enchanting Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park. Covering 72 hectares of rugged terrain, this park is a testament to the harmonious coexistence of nature and human effort. Join us on a journey through its unique layout, the best times to visit, a range of immersive activities, essential tips, and convenient ways to reach this ecological haven. Layout of the Desert Rock Park: Unveiling Nature's Canvas Stretching...
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Not a Paperless (Travel) Society yet
Yesterday, I spent an hour sitting in a rental car at the Atlanta airport car rental center, unable to leave the airport and unable to return to the rental counter to solve the problem I was facing. The problem? The rental agent had forgotten to include the actual rental contract in the handful of papers I got, and I didn't notice that as the agent directed me to follow the signs and leave. On the far side of the garage, at an exit booth, I was told I couldn't leave. Or go back to the right...
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Adventure Atlanta: Stories of Exploration and Discovery
Have you ever traveled? Many people need to learn how to express their travel experience through writing. Travel writing is a skill when a writer expresses his feelings about their travels very interestingly to grab readers' attention and compel them to dive deep into their imaginations as if they were there themselves. What makes a writer a good writer at this? Good writers make their stories so adventurous that people read them so excitedly. When we read an adventurous travel story, it...