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3 spectacular places to shop for jewelry

Thursday, July 30, 2009

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You don’t have to be a shopaholic to enjoy a fine piece of jewelry or to spend a bit more than you’re used to on something which really is special.  Now jewelry seems to fit this pattern; even though prices may be a bit spicy they can offer a degree of satisfaction hard to obtained [...]

The Palace of the Parliament in Romania – a megalomaniac wonder

Monday, July 27, 2009

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What most of you know about Romania is proabably related to Dracula, Nadia Comaneci or Nicolae Ceauşescu; and if you happen to know a thing or two about the dictator, then you may have heard as well about The Palace of the Parliament or The People’s House, the way it was named in the communist [...]

Devil’s Tower – USA’s first National Monument

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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It is the first spot to be declared an United States National Monument, this happening on the 24th of September 1906. And it is not hard to understand why president Theodore Roosevelt chose to do this as the 386 meter-tall pillar attracts about 400 000 tourists every year and baffles geologists with its unique way [...]

The Future of Travel

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

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Famous sci-fi novelist, Hugo Award and Nebula winner, Robert Sawyer paid a visit to The Hour to talk a bit about the Future of Travel. Well, you can imagine what went on. Yeah, put a sci-fi writer alone in a bright room with a camera and let him talk about the future and he’ll keep [...]

5 natural wonders in Australia you’ll never forget

Sunday, July 19, 2009

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Whoever visited this country knows that there’s a lot more about Australia than kangaroos, koala bears and forest fires. In fact, a life time might not be enough to discover everything that should be seen on this magical land. However, here are some suggestions for any traveler wo wants to taste a piece of Australia: [...]

Tsingy de Bemaraha – the Madagascar blades

Saturday, July 18, 2009

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When you hear of Madagascar you probably think of an island close to Africa, lemurs and probably of one of the funnist animation flims ever. However, this is far from ending here. Even though not very large, the island of Madagascar has a lot to offer from more points of view; and if you happen [...]

5 less-known waterfalls that would make Niagara blush

Sunday, July 12, 2009

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Let’s admit it: we’re all fascinated by waterfalls and there are few of us who wouldn’t be able to name at least a few of the most famous. Seeing the Niagara falls, which is the ultimate waterfalls star, is definitely on a lot of “to do” lists, but at its height of a little more [...]

Keli Mutu – the mystery of the chameleon lakes

Saturday, July 11, 2009

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As most know, Indonesia gets its regular dose of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as it is one of the most geologically active countries on Earth. However, volcanic activity proved to create not only destruction but also something as mysterious and surreal as the Keli Mutu lakes, which change their bright colors without any explanation, at [...]