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Kennedy Space Center
Number of Comments » 0The Kennedy Space Center is a part of NASA and allows the general public to visit and view space ships and other NASA related goodies and informational tour guides. The Kennedy Space center is great for people of all ages so makes a perfect choice for a family holiday. There are also lots of events [...]
Aurora Borealis in Canada
Number of Comments » 0Special tour guides are now available in Canada that take you to the best spots to see the Aurora Borealis (the northern lights). Although famously green, red dominant aurora borealis also occurs in some areas and sometimes a mixture of the two can occur in places like Alaska.
The Aurora Borealis was named after the Roman [...]
Experience Australian Wildlife
Number of Comments » 0Visit Australia and learn about aboriginal culture and Australian wildlife in an Australian Wild life park or go on one of the many exciting Australian Walkabout journey’s on offer today. An Australian walkabout was created as a holiday venture based on the Aboriginal rite of passage where Aborigines would undertake a journey in the Australian [...]
Hong Kong in China
Number of Comments » 0Hong Kong is the pronunciation obtained form the Cantonese writing of Fragrant Port. Hong Kong was indeed originally a harbor town but the name fragrant is a mystery. It was been supposed it could either mean the fresh pearl river waters that run into the harbor or it could even be reference to the multitude [...]
Kyoto in Japan
Number of Comments » 0No visit to japan is complete without ensuring you see the once Imperial Capital City Kyoto. Kyoto has seen many earthquakes, fires and wars throughout it’s 11 century stand as the Imperial Capital but was spared the onslaught of World War 2 firebombing. Today it has 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines which attracts tourists [...]
Shopping in Tokyo
Number of Comments » 0You haven’t had the pleasure of high class shopping until you have shopped ’til you dropped in Tokyo Japan. Tokyo boasts everything from high end department clothing stores, gaming stores, tea houses, electronic shops and jewelery stores especially in the district of Ginza. However, you can also find great deals in one of the many [...]
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Number of Comments » 0The leaning tower of Pisa, situated in Pisa, Italy naturally, is actually a free standing bell tower of the cathedral in Pisa. It is the third oldest structure of the cathedral square built in 1173. It began leaning soon after construction thanks to a poorly constructed foundation and a little help from some lose substrate. [...]
Canoe in L’Ardeche
Number of Comments » 0Visit the south of france during the summer months to take advantage of the higher water levels and canoe down L’Ardeche. This idylic river can be travelled straight from ruoms to souze passing straight through the gigantic national reserve area and through the Pont D’Arc a stunning cliff face which the river passes straight through. [...]
The Gothic Cathedral
Number of Comments » 1Situated in the middle of the barri gotic (gothic district) in Barcelona, Spain stands an ominous and impressive example of gothic architecture known as The Cathedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia or La Seu for short.
It was built as a roman cathedral between 1046 and 1058 and a second chapel was built later [...]
The Roman Colosseum
Number of Comments » 0The roman colosseum in Rome, Italy is one of the most exciting places to visit whether you are a history enthusiast or not. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre this giant sized stadium housed soem of the most brutal battles for blood sport in history. It is not only an astouding historical building over brimming [...]