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Where on Earth are the World’s Billionaires?

posted in: Featured, World  |  posted by: Jenn on February 24, 2010  |  3 Comments

Let’s face it – most of us wish we had a few more dollars in our pockets and bank accounts than we currently have. Most of us would settle for a six-figure income while others would prefer to be millionaires. Not too many of us set out to become billionaires from the start but we [...]

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Hong Kong – A Culinary Delight

posted in: World Cuisines  |  posted by: Alex Ion on March 20, 2010  |  No Comments

The culinary capital of China, Hong Kong is a meeting place for food styles of all sorts. Between Buddhist cuisine, Beijing masterpiece dishes, Cantonese delicacies, streetside vendors, and local Dai Pai Dong shops, there are enough choices to satisfy even the most adventurous eater.
The locals in Hong Kong eat five times a day: Breakfast, lunch [...]

5 Easy and Effective Tips to Avoid Pickpockets

posted in: Guide  |  posted by: Florin Nedelcu on March 19, 2010  |  No Comments

You find yourself in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, enjoying that short, but hard-earned vacation time. Everything seems perfect, but all a pickpocket needs is one second to turn your sweet dream into a nightmare. Fortunately, most times, pickpocketing can be avoided by employing a few simple yet very effective tactics:
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Five Amazing Bridges in Venice worth Seeing

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Dave Emery on March 18, 2010  |  No Comments

Venice – what a romantic city, what great buildings and lovely canals, what an atmosphere for a tourist searching for an authentic Italian city! There are many world wide famous places in this endangered city, but there is a category that some visitors seem to forget about: the Venice bridges. Here are some of city’s [...]

Spring Vacation in Barcelona

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Alex Ion on March 17, 2010  |  No Comments

Spain is one of the most beautiful destinations to see in all of Europe. Its beauty, climate, and rich cultural history attract millions of visitors every year. Springtime is the best time to visit Spain, because as it gets into summer, the heat can be unbearable, and crowds of people are everywhere.

Barcelona, nestled between the [...]

The Most Beautiful Fountains of Rome

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Florin Nedelcu on March 16, 2010  |  No Comments

Despite its many ancient wonders and unique tourist attractions, no one could imagine Rome without its magnificent fountains. Ever since the time of the Roman Empire, water has been plentiful in Rome, only now it gushes out from 280 artistic masterpieces, each with its own artistic value. It wasn’t easy but we’ve managed to select [...]

Amsterdam’s Hidden Attractions

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Dave Emery on March 15, 2010  |  No Comments

Coffee-shops, lovely canals, boat tours, art museums – it’s impossible to miss all these attractions when you get in Amsterdam. All the city guides and every tourist information office recommends them. But there are some places in  Amsterdam that you might miss while visiting the city, although they can offer you a different perspective over [...]

Naples, the Italian Port City

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Alex Ion on March 13, 2010  |  No Comments

Naples is more and more becoming a hip travel destination for the young and the young at heart. Combining a rich history with a happening, super-cool fashion, cultural, and party scene, Neapolis (the original name of the city) is truly the “new city,” offering an experience of complete newness to everyone who goes to visit. [...]

The Mysterious Kerala Backwaters

posted in: Asia  |  posted by: Florin Nedelcu on March 12, 2010  |  No Comments

Kerala, the small state located on India’s south-western coast, is most famous for its picturesque wetlands – a network of interconnected rivers, canals and lakes known as the Kerala Backwaters. Fresh waters of the rivers mix with the salt water of the Arabian Sea, creating a unique, self-sustaining ecosystem.

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Considered to be the creation of [...]

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