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Underground City Of DERINKUYU

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Underground City Of DERINKUYU Derinkuyu Underground City is located in the homonymous Derinkuyu district in Nevsehir Province, Turkey. It is on the road between Nevsehir and Nigde, at a distance of 29 km from Nevsehir. It was opened for visitors as of 1969 and to date, only ten percent of the underground city is accessible for tourists. [...]

Top 10 Incredible Travel Wonders

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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While dozens of architectural feats and natural phenomenon have made it onto lists of world wonders, not all exist today. The ones that do exist, however, often grab and hold the attention of tourists from around the world. The fact that many of these man-made and natural wonders still exist in any form makes each one [...]

Gouliang Tunnel

Monday, June 29, 2009

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Set in the Huanan Province of China, the Guoliang Tunnel has been a source of interest and controversy for many years. Up until 1972, the only access to the secluded Guoliang Village was a tiny walking path that had been carved out of the side of the mountain. Desperate for freedom, anxious villagers decided that [...]

Top 10 Most Dangerous Roads of the World

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

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The Death Road (Bolivia) The North Yungas Road , also known as The Death Road, is a 61 to 69 km road leading from La Paz to Coroico (Bolivia’s capital, to the Amazon region) in the Yungas region of Bolivia. It is legendary for its extreme danger: in 1995 the Inter-American Development Bank christened it [...]

The Best Planned Cities Around the World

Friday, June 5, 2009

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Here are some of the best planned cities around the world for sheer tourist enjoyment. Gothenburg The second city of Sweden, behind the capital Stockholm, has a metropolitan population just over 900,000 and a design that is almost completely Dutch in nature. Built by Dutch city architects in the 17th century in the mold of Amsterdam, Gothenburg’s [...]

Top 10 Hot Indian Ocean Destinations

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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The Indian Ocean is known for being the home of some of the world’s most exotic vacation destinations. There’s plenty to do and plenty to see, whether you’re looking to explore a bustling city or relax on a secluded island. Once known for being amongst the busiest ocean trade routes in the world, the Indian Ocean [...]

The Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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No one list has been established as countries from around the world disagree as to which seven of the thousands of incredible natural wonders around the globe should be included on the list. Not long ago, CNN created their own list and here are the sites they included: 7. Grand Canyon (United States) The Grand Canyon is [...]

Top 10 Scariest Travel Destinations in the World

Saturday, May 23, 2009

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While some people think all things supernatural are unreal, others truly believe in the existence of ghosts, haunted buildings, and simply creepy existences. All around the world you’ll find creepy places littered with deserted buildings and haunted memories – and you don’t have to wait until Halloween to hunt them down. Here are some of our [...]

Three Most Futuristic Cities

Thursday, May 21, 2009

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There are only two ways of looking at the future; bright and spectacular or gloomy and horrible. Most of us would prefer a spectacular image, straight out of a sci-fi movie. Thankfully, even today some cities are working hard towards that great future and definitely deserve our commendations. The top three cities that make the [...]

The 5 Most Alluring Lighthouses in the US

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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While not all are in operation today, the coasts of North America are home to some of the most incredible lighthouses in existence. A beacon of safety for sailors all over the world, few recognize the important role lighthouses have played in the development of ocean travel over the years. Some of the most popular and [...]