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

July 22, 2009

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

July 21, 2009

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

Photo credit: Mara 1
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 Photo of the Day 7/20/2009 Krakatoa Volcano Indonesia

July 20, 2009

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

Photo credit: flydime
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

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

Photo credit: un punto in movimento
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

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

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

Photo credit: 23am.com
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

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

Photo credit: reurinkjan
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

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

Photo credit: francesco sgroi
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

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

Photo credit: maveric2003
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

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

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

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

Photo credit: jarvisphoto6
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 Photo of the Day 7/10/2009 Shark Fin Bay Hawaii

July 10, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/10/2009 is of Shark fin bay – Lanai, Hawaii and was taken by the_tahoe_guy

Photo credit: the_tahoe_guy
Shark Fin Bay gets its name because of the rock formation that can be seen above the surface in the shape of a shark fin. Located in Lanai, Hawaii, the area is [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/9/2009 Whale Shark in the Maldives

July 9, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/9/2009 is of Whale shark in the Maldives and was taken by TANAKA Juuyoh

Photo credit: TANAKA Juuyoh
Divers from around the world come to Maldives to get a glimpse of the sharks. Over 25 types of sharks can be found in the Maldives, including the whale shark, tiger [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/8/2009 Shark on the Great Barrier Reef

July 8, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/8/2009 is of Shark on the Great Barrier Reef Australia and was taken by In Veritas Lux

Photo credit: In Veritas Lux
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world — so large that it can be seen from space. Stretching over 3,000 kilometers [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/7/2009 Black Tip Shark in French Polynesia

July 7, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/7/2009 is of A black tip shark and was taken by NileGuide.com

Photo credit: NileGuide.com
Fakarava is an atoll located in French Polynesia. It has a wide and deep lagoon that is rich with marine life, including sharks. The island itself has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/6/2009 Great White Shark in South Africa

July 6, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/6/2009 is of a Great White Shark in South Africa and was taken by danflo

Photo credit: danflo
For those traveling to South Africa, don’t miss the Great White Shark diving. At Shark Alley, near the Gansbaai fishing village, you can experience quite an adventure that includes cage diving [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/5/2009 Mont St Michel

July 5, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/5/2009 is of Mont St Michel and was taken by Tc7

Photo credit: Tc7
Mont St Michel is a rocky island off the north coast of Normandy, France. On the island, you will find the medieval Benedictine Abbey and a steepled church. The island is connected to mainland France [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/5/2009 Saar River France

July 5, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/18/2009 is of Saar River France and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

Photo credit: Wolfgang Staudt

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/4/2009 Lincoln Memorial

July 4, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/4/2009 is of the Lincoln Memorial and was taken by chadh

Photo credit: chadh
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the many monuments located in the National Mall in Washington, DC. Designed by Henry Bacon, the memorial stands almost 100 feet high, while the statue of Lincoln himself is [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/3/2009 Tour de France

July 3, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/3/2009 is of the Tour de France and was taken by J.C. Rojas

Photo credit: J.C. Rojas
Tour de France is the annual bicycle race through France that finishes in Paris. It is the most prestigious and oldest bike race in the world. Covering more than 3,500 kilometers (2,200 [...]

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Photo of the Day 7/2/2009 Shola Grasslands

July 2, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/2/2009 is of Shola Grasslands and was taken by wildxplorer

Photo credit: wildxplorer
Kudremukh National Park is a wildlife sanctuary located in the Western Ghats of India. The Western Ghats is one of the 34 hot spots for bio-diversity conservation in the world. The wet climate of the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/1/2009 Dubia in the Fog

July 1, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/1/2009 is of Dubia in the Fog and was taken by 7_70

Photo credit: 7_70
The Burj Dubai is the tallest structure built by man in the earth’s history. This picture was taken from more than 2,625 feet off the ground. The cost to build the Burj Dubai is [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/30/2009 Castle of Monfort

June 30, 2009

he Travel Photo of the Day for 6/30/2009 is of the Castle of Monfort was taken by dynamosquito

Photo credit: dynamosquito
Castle of Monfort is located in France and was built during the middle age wars between the English and the French. During that time, this castle was destroyed and rebuilt many times. The green [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/29/2009 Beach at Maldive Islands

June 29, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/2/2009 is of the Maldive Islands was taken by muha

Photo credit: muha…
The Maldive Islands are home to some of the most amazing beaches on the globe, as this picture proves. Many of their beaches have white sand, mesmerizing blue water and endless crystal clear sky. The Maldive [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/28/2009 Etretat France

June 28, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/28/2009 is of Etretat France and was taken by sanderovski & linda

Photo credit: sanderovski & linda
Etretat, a commune in the northern section of France, is best known for its breathtaking cliffs. Many beach resorts are located around these cliffs, however the year-round population of this area of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/27/2009 Forth Road Bridge Scotland

June 27, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/27/2009 is of Forth Road Bridge Scotland and was taken by law_keven

Photo credit: law_keven

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/26/2009 Railay Beach Thailand

June 26, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/26/2009 is of Railay Beach Thailand and was taken by flydime

Photo credit: flydime
In Thailand between the cities of Ao Nang and Krabi is Railay Beach. This beautiful beach can only be gotten to by boat, however that doesn’t stop many locals and tourists from relaxing on [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/25/2009 Longhorn Cavern

June 25, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/25/2009 is of longhorn cavern and was taken by eschipul

Photo credit: eschipul
Longhorn Cavern State Park is located near the Texan city of Marble Falls. The land for this state park was acquired in 1932 and was opened to tourists in 1938. Within the state park is a [...]

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