There are plenty of attractions that you must see when traveling. You can’t go to Paris for the first time without seeing the Eiffel Tower, and few people want to come home from Yellowstone without photos of Old Faithful. But for every tourist destination that’s come by its iconic reputation honestly, there’s a crappy tourist…
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By: Gary Chandler. The Amazon basin is a marvel of the world and the imagination, an ecosystem of unrivalled size and diversity, and a place of near mythical status among travellers. The Amazon River has more water than the next eight largest rivers combined, and is twice the area of India, and the basin spans eight…
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A trip to Amsterdam need not squeeze on the wallet; the city is full of fantastic things to do free of charge. From whiling away time in a secret garden and wandering boat-speckled canals to exploring Amsterdam’s trendiest district, Telegraph Travel’s Amsterdam expert, Rodney Bolt gives his top recommendations for a thrifty day out in the…
The world is filled with mind-blowing man made wonders out there. Over the thousands of years of human history, we’ve produced some pretty amazing stuff, even if, sadly, not all of it has lastest until today. With many breathtaking and incredible historical sites built by ancient civilizations, it’s sometimes hard to narrow down the best. Think of…
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Planning ahead for big holiday events is very important, and New Year’s Eve is right there at the top of the list. This year, if you’re looking for a unique experience outside of the theme parks, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is the place to be. But you’ll have to hurry, because party bookings are now available! …
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Just because the summer is halfway over doesn’t mean it’s too late for a life-changing summer vacation. Here are 10 great trips that are best booked in July. There’s no need to shelve that summer vacation you wanted to take but never got around to planning: the last two weeks of August may be the…
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Visit Orlando has compiled a list of the most unusual, and sometimes unknown, activities for travelers to enjoy while visiting the destination’s most popular theme parks. 1. Get a Haircut at Disney Travelers can visit Magic Kingdom’s Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street, USA for a new look. Welcoming all ages, the shop offers a…
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Italy’s major cities, of course, are only the start. The country has a plethora of historic “second” cities and large towns that are crammed with culture, as well as the gastronomic and other pleasures common to almost any Italian destination. Our recommendations among these many towns are: 1. Bergamo Largely ignored by travellers in favour…
INDIA “There are some parts of the world that, once visited, get into your heart and won’t go. For me, India is such a place. – Keith Bellows, the late editor-in-chief of National Geographic Traveller” Much has changed since India achieved independence seventy years ago; the economic revolution has introduced new wealth into booming cities, while technology continues…
Europe is one of the best places to go for a solo trip — the flight isn’t too long, there’s great tourist infrastructure, and the people are friendly. Here, 14 cities that are easily navigated alone. Prague by: Ricaño K When I was a teenager, my family went on one of those bus tours of…
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