Tagged With "Clara Cave"
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March 27, 2018: Atop Jebel Hafeet
DrFumblefinger ascends the windy road up Jebel Hafeet, a famous mountain in the UAE.
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Little Petra: Another chapter in Jordan's history
Siq al-Barid, known as Little Petra, is more recently-discovered than its famous namesake. Join Marilyn Jones on a trip to see it.
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Travel Guide to Southwestern Missouri
We visit some of the attractions of Southwestern Missouri, including Branson and some of the region's lovely natural attractions.
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Montreal explorers find cavern surprise
Two intrepid cavers find a new set of ice-age caverns under the city of Montreal. The city has hopes of it becoming an attraction.
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Mexican surprise: Two huge caverns are one
Divers in Mexico connect the dots and find that two huge cave systems are actually one—and the world's longest at that!
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Europa Nostra shortlists neglected heritage
A heritage federation is asking help in finding saviors for some of Europe's most-endangered sites of interest.
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Central India, Pt.7: Ajanta
This week Professor Abe takes us to the fantastic Buddhist cave monuments cut into the rocks of the Sahyadri hills. The caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
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August 26, 2018: Vietnam - Tam Coc
Grand Escapades visits and shares a great photo collection of the lovely landscapes of Tam Coc.
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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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Olympic National Forest Pt 2: Forks to Aberdeen ,WA
Jonathan L continues his visit to this magnificent forest, including the Hoh Rain Forest.
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10 Water Sports and Their Top 5 Spots
This human-made chaos is everything we want to survive this time and everything we get frustrated with. We as a mortal being are keen to watch movies in which robots are flying and changing the world or meta-humans are saving the planet earth. It indicates our want for something drastic to happen in this world, but what we are not willing to do is to leave our couch and drag ourselves out from the house to make our own life better or to save our own-self. I have always found water to be a...
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Sardinia Holidays: The best areas of Sardinia for the perfect summer
The magical island of Sardinia stands out for its beautiful beaches and impressive landscapes, for its ancestral traditions and its famous horse races, also for the festivities of Sant Efisio (in Cagliari) and we cannot forget the famous “Cavalcata Sarda”. This island, located in insular Italy , give a warm welcome to all visitors who want to discover its magnificent cultural heritage. Sardinia offers a large array of leisure activities such as the opportunity for practising water sports,...
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Art and Survival in the Tassili Plateau
Bob Cranwell explores the heart of the Sahara -- a life filled with hardship, sand dunes and camel. A trip highlighted by the remarkable sights of Tassili n’Ajjer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Giant's Causeway, Ireland
The Giant's Causeway combines spectacular views, geological history and a charming legend.
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Central India, Part 8: Ellora
Professor Abe's informative and educational series on visiting Central India concludes this week with a visit to Ellora, another of Maharashtra's UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Taking a tour to Chichén Itzá
Jonathan L takes us along on a tour of Chichén Itzá, with a bonus swim in an underground lake.
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A visit to the Jack Daniel's distillery: Lynchburg, Tennessee
One of the favorite travel destinations in south-central Tennessee is the Jack Daniel’s distillery situated in the small town of Lynchburg. It’s about an hour and a half drive south of Nashville and an excellent...
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Gallery: Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota
One of the stops I made between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore was at the Jewel Cave National Monument just outside of Custer, South Dakota. This adventure was a real treat to say the least. After descending about 420 feet...
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A journey around Iceland: 3) South Iceland
(Black sand beach in Vik, Iceland) Many think South Iceland offers the island’s most spectacular scenery. It’s hard to argue with this except to say that we found all of Iceland to be filled with...
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 1). Volcanoes Park
(Volcanoes National Park -- plume of volcanic smoke from Halema'uma Crater) There are many places in the world I wish everyone could visit. At the top of this list is Hawaii. It’s a great travel destination and for me retains...
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 2). Hilo & Hamakua Coast
(Sunset over Hilo Bay, Big Island of Hawaii) Hilo is tucked into the northeastern corner of the Big Island, on the slopes of Mauna Loa’s rainy side. And boy can it rain; the region gets up to 200 inches (500 cm) each year though...
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Chinese cave so huge it makes its own weather
Massive beautiful newly explore cave. Click HERE for the link
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Aug 19th, 2014: Limestone Caves, Malta
The Maltese islands are made up of natural limestone and have been called a geological paradise by those with an interest. They are also ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling . There are many inlets, bays and rock formations where...
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Saint-Remy's Fête du Vin
We had the good fortune this summer of having our few days in Saint-Remy-de-Provence coincide with the town's 32nd annual Festival of Wine and Crafts. Not that we're wine experts; we don't know the specialized language and the names of...
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Deep below Spanish town, 14,000-year-old paintings
A cave deep under a building in a Basque resort town is the home of spectacular cave paintings...but they won't be opened to the public.
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October 14, 2016: Venetian Lion Head Fountain, Crete
Ian Cook shares wonderful photos of a beautiful and historic fountain in a small village on the island of Crete.
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China's newest attraction: Underground nuclear caves
A huge cave and factory complex built by China as a stronghold against the Soviet Union is now a tourism attraction.
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Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff National Park (Where Gumbo Was #178)
Gumbo was visiting the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the original site around which Canada's first National Park -- Banff National Park -- was created.
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Niagara Falls: Pretty much the complete guide
Yes there will be a lot of people when visit Niagara Falls, but it is still worth the trip. Jonathan L gives his impressions and advice
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France opens new replica of Lascaux Cave
France's latest attraction is a complete reproduction of one of its oldest: the famed Lascaux Cave with its prehistoric paintings.
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Indian Hill and the Cave of the Blue Sun
Tim Newcomb follows old legends and old tracks through the California desert in search of petroglyphs that are over 4000 years old.
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Aug. 12, 2016: Lamprecht's Cave, Austria
Ian Cook shares a visit to Lamprecht's Cave, Austria. It is a river-formed cave and one of the deepest caves in the world.
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Unspoiled Natural Beauty in Croatian National Parks
Alisa Mura shares her favorite National Parks to be found in her homeland of Croatia. For a small country, these parks offer amazing beauty and diversity of sights and experiences.
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Discover the Canary Island of La Gomera
Ian Cook shares a visit to the Canary Island of La Gomera. While one of the smaller Canary Islands, it is a natural paradise and a wonderful vacation destination.
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What You Must Get out of Your Private Tour
Today, more and more people are going for private tours. You choose to check out a location on a private tour and you can anticipate just the best, thus there is so much to acquire. If you are still questioning what is so excellent about the private Day Trips From Split , here are a few of the important things you must get out of the plan to produce long lasting memories of your chosen location. Individualized schedule - There is absolutely nothing as fantastic as remaining in a position to...
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Fundacion Cesar Manrique, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain.
Ian Cook shares a visit to the unusual home of a Spanish artist and visionary.
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Mona Lisa voted most disappointing
Two thousand EasyJet passengers rate the winners and losers (at least of their affections)
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May 6, 2019: Yoshimi Hyakuana, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Travel Rob visits unique antient tombs in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
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Why I loved backpacking through Tenerife
Nick shares his personal experiences backpacking on Tenerife, and why this is a great travel destination.
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Luray Caverns, Virginia
George G visits a busy, and impressive, Luray Caverns and adds info on other attractions in the area.
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Real New York City: Marble Hill and Inwood
Jonathan L shares more of his Real New York series, this time exploring a fascinating part of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
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Glens Falls - A Great Place to Spend a Day in the Adirondacks
Jonathan L spent a rainy mountain day visiting Glens Falls NY
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 1: Matyas Church, Budapest
Budapest’s Matyas Church has several names, but is mostly known from its naming for both King Mathias and the saint he was named for. Built starting in 1015, it was extensively rebuilt in the 15th and 19th centuries. Located at Budapest’s...
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A visit to Great Basin National Park
In the United States, a country with dozens of great national parks, it makes sense that there would be some “orphan” parks that are only rarely visited. Such is the case with Great Basin National Park in Nevada. Great...
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Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument
Sometimes when I reflect on my travels, trends stand out that I might otherwise never have noticed. For example, I’d not have thought myself unusually interested in volcanoes or lava, but in the past few years I’ve visited a...
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Romania-top 10 destinations of 2014
Hi guys, hey travellers, i just saw an article about the Top 10 Destinations of 2014 and i was surprised to see that Romania is number 3 on this top. Isn't this just wonderful? I live in Romania and It cheers me up just to see my country in any top,...
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Rome roadwork turns up new history
Photo: Archaeological Superintendency Rome Pipeline excavations in Rome's Via Alfonso Lamora last week turned up an unexpected prize: a nearly complete 2000-year-old room with its plaster and frescoes intact. At first, when workers removed...
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Explore Richness of Krakow
Krakow is the one of the oldest and travellers’ favorite place in Poland. Built on the cave of the dragon, Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. Located in the south of the country, is the capital and seat of the royalty. The architecture of the city reminds the big time of Krakow when amber trail passed through it and the merchants would visit the city to develop it at the same time. Let’s us discuss on what to do in Krakow! Krakow is world famous for polish culture and...
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5 Adventure Sports You Must Try in Hawaii
Like to get your adrenaline pumping? Check out Paul Wilson's suggestions for your next Hawaii adventure.
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August 12, 2018: Surviving disaster on Martinique
George G shares an unusual tale of survival, gleaned during a visit to French Caribbean island of Martinique.