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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 area’s [...]

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

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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

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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 scenery [...]

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 this [...]

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

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

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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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Travel Photo of the Day 6/24/2009 Flowers in Death Valley

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/24/2009 is of Flowers in Death Valley and was taken by ChuckThePhotographer

Photo credit: ChuckThePhotographer

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/23/2009 Montreux, Switzerland

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/23/2009 is Montreux, Switzerland and was taken by Pear Biter

Photo credit: Pear Biter
Located at the foot of the Swiss Alps and next to Lake Geneva is the city of Montreux, Switzerland. This city has a population of about 24,000 people and its elevation is approximately 1,300 feet. [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/22/2009 Pembroke Castle

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/22/2009 is of Pembroke Castle and was taken by Athena’s Pix

Photo credit: Athena’s Pix
Next to the Cleddau River is the Pembroke Castle. This classic castle was home to Strongbow and Henry VII. In fact, Henry VII was born in the Pembroke Castle. This castle is located in [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/21/2009 Artic Sea near Greenland

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/21/2009 is of the Artic Sea near Greenland was taken by wili_hybrid

Photo credit: wili_hybrid
Greenland has a lot of land that hasn’t seen many human visitors. This area is an example. Located in the Arctic Sea on the eastern part of Greenland is this icy lagoon. In the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/20/2009 Portuguese Sunset

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/20/2009 is Portuguese Sunset of mill-Fr Antunes888 and was taken by Fr Antunes

Photo credit: Fr Antunes

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/19/2009 Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/19/2009 is of Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

Photo credit: Wolfgang Staudt
This photo shows Bryce Canyon National Park. Settled by Mormons more than 150 years ago, the Bryce Canyon National Park isn’t actually a canyon at all — rather it [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/18/2009 Governor Dodge State Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/18/2009 is of Governor Dodge State Park and was taken by BaylorBear78

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Governor Dodge State Park is near the city of Dodgeville, Wisconsin. The state park is named after Henry Dodge, who is known for being the first governor of Wisconsin. The trees in Governor Dodge [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/17/2009 Montana de Oro State Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/17/2009 is of Montana de Oro State Park was taken by docentjoyce

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California has many beautiful state parks including Montaña de Oro. One of the prettiest flowers seen in this state park is the California poppy, which is especially prevalent on Bluff Trail. The California poppy [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/16/2009 Dead Horse State Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/16/2009 Dead Horse State Park and was taken by mandj98

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Adjacent to the Canyonlands National Park is the Dead Horse Point State Park in Utah. You can see rustic colors and look down to the Colorado River. In this picture, you can see where the Colorado [...]

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