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Travel Photo of the Day 6/4/2009 Peruvian Andes

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/4/2009 is of Peruvian Andes and was taken by giovanni paccaloni

Photo credit: giovanni paccaloni
This picture is of the Andes in the country of Peru. In the picture, you can see green vegetation, white snow and red mineral ores. The Andes stretch for more than 4,200 miles and [...]

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Travel Tip: Machu Picchu Without the Inca Trail

It’s a common traveler’s plight, but rarely do you hear about it: Peru’s famous Inca Trail fills up fast. It can be a sad disappointment, after months or even years of anticipation, but many Machu Picchu pilgrims face this problem every year. If this happens to you, or if you worry that it will, take [...]

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Angel Falls

Looking for a thrill? How about a visit to the world’s highest freefalling freshwater waterfall? Angel Falls located in Canaima National Park in Bolivar State Venezuela is 3,212 total feet and features an uninterrupted drop of 2,648 feet. The height is so great that winds turn it to mist before it even comes close to [...]

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