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Travel Stories and News for 7/30/2009

July 30, 2009
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World’s strangest ice cream – Seasonal- msnbc.com
The Japanese are known for their adventurous taste buds, but when it comes to ice cream, even they have their limits.

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/30/2009 Train in Rocky Mountains

July 30, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/30/2009 is of a train in Rocky Mountains and was taken by jurvetson

Photo credit: jurvetson

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Travel Stories and News for 7/29/2009

July 29, 2009
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tripso.com | 7 basic standards of excellence needed to merit 5-Stars
The 5-Star hotel and restaurant standards varies for different people depending on personal requirements and expectations. There’s no question that some part of a 5-Star ranking is subjective. But here’s a summary of a few [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/29/2009 Ribblehead Viaduct

July 29, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/29/2009 is of the Ribblehead Viaduct and was taken by chantrybee

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Located in North Yorkshire, England, Ribblehead Viaduct is a railway viaduct that passes through some of the most spectacular scenery you will find in Europe. The railway goes across the valley of the River Ribble. [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/28/2009

July 28, 2009
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The World’s Most Beautiful Currencies – Slideshows – CNBC.com
The Most Beautiful Bills, Have you ever been in another country and thought,” These folks really have some beautiful money?” Whether it was the colors, the portraits, or the overall design, good looking money is just a [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/28/2009 Antarctica Kayak

July 28, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/28/2009 is of an Antarctica Kayak trip and was taken by 23am.com

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Travel Stories and News for 7/27/2009

July 27, 2009
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Lost cities of the world – Telegraph
Ancient history books are littered with examples of cities that were destroyed, abandoned or swallowed up by the sea. The existence of some have never been proved. The remnants of others can still be visited.

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/27/2009 Columbus Ohio

July 27, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/27/2009 is of Columbus Ohio and was taken by J. Rosario

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Columbus is the capital city of Ohio and has a population in the metro area of approximately 1.8 million people. According to numerous publications, Columbus is one of the best large cities to reside [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/26/2009 Glade Creek West Virginia

July 26, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/26/2009 is of Glade Creek Mill and was taken by Jimmy_Joe

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The Glade Creek Grist Mill is located in Babcock State Park in West Virginia. The park features over 4,000 acres of rugged yet beautiful scenery including a trout stream, mountain vistas and many overlooks for [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/25/2009 Lake Tahoe

July 25, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/25/2009 is of Lake Tahoe and was taken by wili_hybrid

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In the western part of the United States, Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular vacation destinations. It’s located on the border between Nevada and northern California and has everything from ski resorts to casinos. [...]

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Travel Deals of the Week 7/24/2009

July 24, 2009
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Below are some travel deals which came across our desk this week 7/24/2009

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/24/2009 Moraine Lake Canada

July 24, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/24/2009 is of Moraine Lake Canada and was taken by Satoru Kikuchi

Photo credit: Satoru Kikuchi
One of the most beautiful lakes in Canada is Moraine Lake. Close to the city of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake is located in Banff National Park. If you are considering visiting the lake, [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/23/2009

July 23, 2009
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Mammoth Telescope to Be Built in Hawaii | Wired Science | Wired.com
Hawaii beat out Chile to become the site of the Thirty-Meter Telescope, which is scheduled to be completed in 2018.

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/23/2009 Volterra, Italy

July 23, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/23/2009 is of Campagne di Volterra-francesco sgroi81 and was taken by francesco sgroi

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Volterra, Italy is located in the country’s Tuscany region. It has a population of around 12,000 people and has a number of interesting sights including the Piazza dei Priori square, the Santa [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/22/2009

July 22, 2009
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Kissing, chewing — the ‘germiest ‘ tourist attractions – CNN.com
They scream germs: Used gum. A flock of pigeons. A tomb covered with kisses. Dirty pigeons flock to St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy. These bacteria-infested attractions have topped an unusual list compiled by editors at [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/22/2009 Basilica del Pilar

July 22, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/22/2009 is of Basilica del Pilar and was taken by Paulo Brandão

Photo credit: Paulo Brandão
In English, this Roman Catholic church is known as the Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar. It’s located in Zaragoza, Spain and is famous for being the first church in history to [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/21/2009

July 21, 2009
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Adventure Travel – National Geographic Adventure Magazine
The free kayak tours launch from Canarsie Pier, which you can get to by public transit on the L subway with a free transfer to the B42 bus. The “pier” is more like a parking lot out on the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/21/2009 Leopard in the Masai Mara

July 21, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/21/2009 is of a leopard in the Masai Mara and was taken by Mara 1

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Southwest Kenya is home to the Masai Mara — a giant park reserve. The name is the combination of the native people of the area (Maasai) and a local river [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/20/2009

July 20, 2009
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Unusual Buildings in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is known for being home to some fairly unusual people; it’s also built upon the back of Hollywood, a very unusual industry. So it goes without saying that Los Angeles has a few unusual buildings. Here are a few [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/20/2009 Krakatoa Volcano Indonesia

July 20, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/20/2009 is of Krakatoa Volcano Indonesia and was taken by flydime

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Located in the Sunda Straight between the islands of Sumatra and Java, Krakatoa is a volcanic island. It last erupted in 1883. The eruption was one of the most violent and dramatic in recent history, [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/19/2009 Manda Island

July 19, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/19/2009 is of sunset-in-manda-beach-un punto in movimento53 and was taken by un punto in movimento

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Manda Island has a number of ports and is located in the African country of Kenya. The ports were vital in the 9th century, as the trade of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/18/2009

July 18, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/18/2009 is of Fog in a Pyrenean Forest-AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker71 and was taken by AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker

Photo credit: AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/17/2009 Antarctica Sailing Trip

July 17, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/17/2009 is of Antarctica Sailing Trip and was taken by 23am.com

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If you want a true adventure, consider an Antarctic sailing trip. The Spirit of Sydney leaves Ushuaia, Argentina for a 26-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. The yacht holds just 6 or 7 guests, so [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/16/2009 Torres del Paine National Park

July 16, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/16/2009 is of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile and was taken by reurinkjan

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This Chilean National Park features mountains, glaciers, lakers and rivers. Located in Southern Chile, the highlight of the park is the Cordillera del Paine mountain group, which is a popular destination [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/15/2009 Tuscany

July 15, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/15/2009 is of Tuscany and was taken by francesco sgroi

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The Tuscany region in Italy is known for its amazing landscapes and breathtaking scenery. The regional capital is Florence. Barbiallo, Tuscany is a romantic area where tourists can rent villas and other homes. Often the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/14/2009 Happy Bastille Day

July 14, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/14/2009 is of Paris and the Eiffel Tower and was taken by maveric2003

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Bastille Day is a national holiday in France celebrated on July 14th each year. It commemorates the storming of Bastille in 1789. The storming of the prison is recognized as a national symbol [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/13/200913 Positano Italy

July 13, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/13/2009 is of Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy and was taken by Allerina & Glen MacLarty

Photo credit: Allerina & Glen MacLarty
Positano is popular tourist destination on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. It’s a romantic location built vertically in the face of a cliff. Known for its pastel-colored houses, [...]

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Travel Photo 7/12/2009 Galicia Spain

July 12, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/12/2009 is of Galicia Spain and was taken by Paulo Brandão

Photo credit: Paulo Brandão
Galicia is located in northwest Spain, bordering both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabric Sea. Tourist come to Galicia to enjoy the amazing landscapes and wilderness. The inlets along the coast are popular for [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/11/2009 Shark Beach Catalina Island

July 11, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/11/2009 is of Shark Beach Catalina Island and was taken by jarvisphoto6

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Catalina Island is a popular destination for many activities, including shark diving. Blue sharks (known as Makos) are common in the waters near Catalina Island. You may also see Horn sharks, as well as [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/10/2009

July 10, 2009
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New Sites Added to UNESCO World Heritage List – Intelligent Travel Blog
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee added 13 new sites to its World Heritage List last week, bringing the total of protected sites to 890 properties. The list, which encourages countries to preserve important cultural [...]

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