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Travel Photo of the Day Ventano de Diablo

October 4, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/4/2009 is of Mirador del Ventano del Diablo in Spain and was taken by Reinante El Pintor de Fuego

Photo credit: Reinante El Pintor de Fuego
The Ventano de Diablo is a natural formation located the Spanish municipality of Villalba de la Sierra, which is in turn situated in [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/6/2009 Albarracin Spain

September 6, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/6/2009 is of Albarracin Spain and was taken by Reinante El Pintor de Fuego

Photo credit: Reinante El Pintor de Fuego
Albarracin is a Spanish town located in the province of Teruel. While only about 1,100 people call Albarracin home, the town has become an immensely popular tourist destination [...]

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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 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 6/6/2009 Majorca Island

June 6, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/6/2009 is of Majorca Island and was taken by Lanci Daniele

Photo credit: Lanci Daniele
Majorca Island is known for being the biggest island of Spain. Known for its breathtaking scenery, Majorca Island is a popular tourist destination — especially for vacationers coming from countries such as Ireland and [...]

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Barcelona’s Magic Fountain of Montjuic

February 16, 2009

The Magic Fountain of Montjuic is a bit of a misnomer because any magic the fountain might have is due to the engineering prowess of Carles Buigas. Built for the 1929 World Fair, The Magic Fountain of Montjuic was brought from concept to finish in less than a year through the efforts of more than 3,000 workers. 80 years later, the fountain’s “magic” attracts more than 2.5 million visitors who flock to see the water and light show choreographed to music that plays over loudspeakers.

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Best International Parties

February 6, 2009

Maybe you’ve already been to all the big parties in the US. Or maybe you just want to see how your neighbors in the Global Village celebrate. But in case you were wondering, there’s a whole world of parties out there.
Carnival- Rio de Janeiro
Although Carnival is celebrated in towns and villages throughout Brazil and other [...]

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