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Visiting the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge in California spans the opening of the San Francisco Bay out onto the Pacific Ocean connecting San Francisco’s peninsula to Marin County. Completed in 1937 the bridge was the longest suspension bridge at the time and has become an iconic symbol of San Francisco. If you’re visiting the San Francisco area [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Vasco de Gama Bridge

The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/29/2009 is of Merging in the mist-F H Mira154 and was taken by F H Mira

Photo credit: F H Mira
The Vasco de Gama Bridge is located near Lisbon, Portugal, spanning the Tagus River. The bridge is the longest bridge in Europe and the ninth largest bridge in [...]

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Longest Suspension Bridges Outside the USA

When it comes to bridges, the most famous tend to be suspension bridges. The Golden Gate Bridge and the Brooklyn bridge are both suspension bridges. While most Americans are familiar with at least a few of the greatest bridges in the United States, we tend to be far less knowledgeable of the great bridges in [...]

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Getting On Top of Sydney Harbour Bridge

One of the most iconic symbols of Australia, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is not only a functional traffic and pedestrian bridge crossing one of the world’s most beautiful harbors – it’s also becoming a classic tourist experience for visitors who want to get a different view of Sydney by getting right to the top of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/13/2009 Rialto bridge in Venice

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/13/2009 is of Rialto bridge in Venice, Italy-llamnudds940 and was taken by llamnudds

Photo credit: llamnudds
When you think of bridges in the city of Venice, the one you probably think of is Rialto Bridge. This bridge is the both the most famous and the oldest. It spans Venice’s [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/8/2009 Portland

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/8/2009 is of Portland and was taken by StuSeeger

Photo credit: StuSeeger
The city of Portland is one of the most picturesque areas in the United States. The Williamette River flows next to downtown Portland and the Steel Bridge spans the length of the river. The Steel Bridge has [...]

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Historic Landmarks in San Francisco

San Francisco has remarkably survived through the earliest American inhabitants, Spanish settlements, the gold rush, and some devastating earthquakes and came out on the other side with some of the best tourist destinations in the United States. There are literally hundreds of historical landmarks, national, state and local in San Francisco that can keep a [...]

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Romantic Destinations in San Francisco

Whether it’s the history, the charm or the beautiful views, San Francisco is a romantic city, sure to sweep anyone off their feet, that is if you know where to go. Below is a guide listing some of the most romantic destinations in San Francisco. From a quick bite to eat at a fresh marketplace [...]

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Sunset over Megami Bridge in Nagasaki Japan Travel Photo of the Day 4/3/2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/3/2009 is of the Sunset over Megami Bridge in Nagasaki Japan and was taken by PermanentTraveller

Photo credit: PermanentTraveller
The Megami Bridge is a cable-stayed structure in Nagasaki, Japan that was completed in 2006. More than 1,500 feet in length, the Megami Bridge has thousands of vehicles cross over [...]

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