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Top Ten Things to See and Do in Bali

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 4:51 am

Swimming Pool at Intercontinental Hotel Resort Bali

Bali is an island in Indonesia, east of Java and west of Lombok. Indonesia has a small minority of Hindus and most of them live in Bali – with the remainder following Islam. Bali has the most tourists in all of Indonesia and it is famous for its’ beautiful dancing, sculpture, paintings, leather and metal work and music. Here are some top attractions to see while you’re there: 1. Kecak and Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple The temple is at the end of a cliff at Uluwatu, next to the Monkey Forest, so you can combine the two attractions for…

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The Top Things to See and Do in New York

Saturday, March 27th, 2010 at 1:10 am

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New York People either love it or hate it. Either way, it is one place that everyone should visit at least once in their lives. It’s a non-stop party. The night lights are amazing. Everywhere you look is familiar because you have seen it in a film or a picture – so you feel at home immediately. The noise is incessant – car horns blaring, NYPD blue car sirens, people shouting. Smells pervade the air – street vendors selling bagels and coffee. Depending on what time of year you visit, the heat is phenomenal or the cold is painful. In…

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Disneyland Hong Kong – Things to See & Do at Disneyland Hong Kong

Saturday, March 20th, 2010 at 7:32 am

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Disneyland Hong Kong is the fifth and smallest of Disney’s parks. It opened in 2005 and is in Penny’s Bay on Lantau Island, 20 minutes from Hong Kong International Airport and is a 30-minute MTR (Mass Transit Railway) ride from Central, Hong Kong. During its’ construction, Disney ensured that the park features Chinese culture and customs. The park also conforms to the ideals of Feng Shui, the Chinese art of placement to enable the best energy flows. For example, a walkway near the main entrance had a bend put into it so that good energy wouldn’t flow into the South…

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What Will I See in the Smithsonian Institute?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 9:03 am

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What is the Smithsonian Institute? Although the Smithsonian is quintessentially American, the benefactor of this Institution never visited the States. In his will, a British Scientist called James Smithson (1765 – 1829) left his estate to his nephew, Henry James Hungerford. Smithson stipulated that if Hungerford died without heirs, the estate was to go to the Government of the USA for “the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men”. Hungerford died in 1835, with no heirs and the Smithson bequest was announced in Congress by President Andrew Jackson. It amounted to $500,000 which is around $10, 200,000 today. Eight years…

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Everything You Need to Know about Niagara Falls

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 8:37 am

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Niagara Falls are enormously famous for many reasons but how much do you really know about them? What is (or are) Niagara Falls? They are huge waterfalls on the Niagara River. They are situated between Ontario in Canada and New York and straddle the Canadian / U.S.A. international border. The falls are made up of two major sections which are separated by Goat Island. The two sections are: Horseshoe Falls: the larger part of the falls. The main part of this is on the Canadian side. The drop on these is around 173 feet. American Falls: on the American side. …

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Cruise Alaska for the Trip of a Lifetime – All About Cruising Alaska

Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 8:31 am

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Alaska has many beautiful glaciers, mountains and bays teeming with wildlife. It is one of the most popular places for cruising as there is so much to see. Where is Alaska? Imagine the continent of North America. Alaska – the 49th and largest state of the United States – is in the northwest corner of North America. It has Canada to the east and the Arctic Ocean to the north. To the west and south of Alaska, lies the Pacific Ocean. Russia is across the Bering Strait, further to the west. Although Alaska is the largest of the States of…

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Tips to Make Flying Enoyable and Comfortable

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 11:21 am

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Traveling overseas is an exciting experience. You are usually full of wonder at what you are going to see and do. In fact we are planning our return trip to the US and Europe and as an added bonus we are looking at flying around the UK to take in the sights and sounds across England, Edinborough and even going to Northern Ireland to check out the Irish pubs. We have just started to research flights to Belfast from London as well as accommodation in Northern Ireland in general as we have never been there before. So the first part…

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Disney World Extra Magic Hours for January – February – March 2010

Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 9:05 am

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I don’t think that anything compares to taking the family to Disney World for a vacation. Its heaps of fun and there is so much to see and do for everyone from the very young to the young at heart. And it doesn’t matter whether you are a daredevil looking for thrills and spills or you just want a leisurely experience, there are activities and entertainment to suit. Every day is a happy day at Disney World, and if you are staying at the resort you can take advantage of the early hours. So what does this mean to you. Well every…

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What You Will See At The Colosseum In Rome

Saturday, November 28th, 2009 at 8:44 am

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Did you know that the iconic Colosseum (sometimes spelled Coliseum) in Rome is now officially one of the ‘new’ Seven Wonders of the World’? The campaign for ‘new’ wonders was the brainchild of a Swiss businessman called Bernard Weber. He wanted people to vote for the wonders…“So everybody can decide what the new seven wonders should be and not some government, not some individuals, not some institutions.” The Seven are not ranked and they were voted for by over 100 million people! Here’s why the Colosseum is so popular. It’s an elliptical (almost oval) shaped Amphitheater which was built sometime…

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