Category Archives: Destinations

Best African Safaris – The 4 Top Safari Choices

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When considering the best African safaris one has to make a decision about exactly what it is they want to see and visit. Remember, this is a big continent with many countries and a somewhat volatile political landscape. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the more popular African safari trips you could consider including fauna, flora and landscape attractions. African Lion Safari When it comes to Africa’s fauna, the lion stands head and shoulders as the most sought after … Continue reading →

Getting around the Islands Of The Philippines

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The Philippines, a country that is comprised of over 7,100 islands, so traveling between points becomes a relevant factor when going to the different locations within the archipelago. There are various means of transport options available to help you get to where you need to go and some of these are common and others unique only to the Philippines. By Air The main international gateways to the Philippine Islands are Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Laoag and Subic, and all international … Continue reading →

The City Named After Charles Darwin

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The Northern Territories is fortunate in having a famous city as its capital. Darwin Australia sits at the tip of the country, the most populous city in the state with an estimated population of over 109,000. It has a tropical climate with a dry and a wet season, and has to endure thunderstorms and cyclones. The worst recorded cyclone occurred in 1974 when Cyclone Tracy hit, destroying many buildings and killing fifty people. The city was re-constructed with stronger building … Continue reading →

Visiting the Great Castles Of England

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Going to the far reaches of the globe is exciting and a lot of fun if you know where you really want to go and have made your mind up, but what if you have run out thoughts where you want to spend your vacation. A simple yet interesting vacation idea is to take your next holiday to the visit the great castles of England. While it seems like quite a boring way to spend a vacation but in fact … Continue reading →

Travel to Oregon

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Oregon is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, California, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada. It is well known for its tall, dense forests and its accessible, scenic Pacific coastline. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon’s northern and eastern boundaries respectively. Salem is the state’s third most populous city and the state capital, with Portland the most populous. Just twenty miles east of the city of Portland, Oregon, lie the 189,200 acres of designated wilderness known as the Mount Hood … Continue reading →

Travel to Utah

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Utah is a popular tourist destination and was host to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Temple Square in Salt Lake City, the ski resorts in the Wasatch Range, the five national parks in the south, such as Arches, Zion and Bryce Canyon, and the Sundance Film Festival are among the most visited areas or events. Utah is one of the Four Corners states, and is bordered by: Idaho and Wyoming in the north, by Colorado in the east, at a single … Continue reading →

Ocracoke Island Vacation

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Accessible by only ferry, private boat, or by air, Ocracoke Island seems to make time stand still on it’s 16 mile island. What really makes this island special is that over three quarters of it is protected Cape Hatteras National Seashore property. Within Ocracoke Island North Carolina, there are many different houses, schools, parks, and numerous boat ramps and places for beach access. The community is very friendly here, making it a perfect beach vacation spot for the entire family. … Continue reading →

African Lion Safari – Are The African Lion’s Days Numbered?

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The African lion may represent strength and dominance but the big cat has not been doing so well lately. Amazingly, a creature who oozes indestructibility has been fighting a big battle for survival against human progress and it’s number have been on a gradual slide in recent years. Some have even suggested extinction but this may still be premature thinking. There is some good work going on at the moment in several areas to make sure the king of the … Continue reading →

Travel to North Carolina

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Charlotte is North Carolina’s largest city, and continues to experience rapid growth, in large part due to the banking & finance industry. Charlotte is now the second largest banking center in the United States (after New York), and is home to Bank of America and Wachovia. Cultural Attractions in Charlotte include the Afro-American Cultural Center, Discovery Place, Spirit Square, the soon to be built NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, The Mint Museums, … Continue reading →

Travel to Mississippi

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Mississippi is bordered on the north by the state of Tennessee; on the east by Alabama, on the south by Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico; and on the west by Louisiana and Arkansas (across the Mississippi River). Since being legalized in 1990, casino gambling along the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast has led to economic gains for the state. However, an estimated $500,000 per day in tax revenue was lost following Hurricane Katrina’s severe damage to several coastal … Continue reading →