Archive for February, 2009
Lush green heaven of Sundarbans: Mythical home of the Royal Bengal Tiger!
posted in Asia . posted by Alex Ion on February 28, 2009 . 3 Comments
Lurking in the shadows, swimming from the depths of murky waters and stalking its prey as the largest and arguably the most fascinating solitary hunter on the planet, the Royal Bengal Tiger claims this lush green and wet terrain as its home turf. It’s a land of mythical proportions, a beautiful jungle (in Bengali).
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Tristan da Cunha – The Island at World’s End
posted in Strange . posted by Florin Nedelcu on February 27, 2009 . 2 Comments
Tristan da Cunha is not the kind of island you would want to spend an exotic vacation on. There are no sandy beaches or luxurious resorts where people treat you like royalty, but it is the perfect destination to get away from it all. Located 2333 km away from the nearest inhabited piece of land, … More
The 9 Best Airport Hotels in the World
posted in FCS, Guide . posted by Jenn on February 26, 2009 . 8 Comments
What’s worse than being stuck in an airport for hours on end? Getting an airport hotel room only to find you might have been better off spending the evening on the floor of the airport itself!
We’re not sure what it is about airport hotels that leaves most travelers feeling just a little bit bitter. Could … More
Can Macau Culture Survive the Casinos?
posted in Video . posted by Jenn on February 26, 2009 . 3 Comments
Macau has a deep history and culture displayed in their small art galleries, local dance performances, and their combination of Portugese and Cantonese cuisine. But, with the influx of mega casinos, like The Venetian, flocking to Macau, can the culture survive?
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Nine (More) Amazing Train Rides in the World
posted in Destinations, FCS . posted by Alex Ion on February 25, 2009 . 22 Comments
Whenever you make a list with the ‘best’ it is both subjective and sometimes there is just not enough space for all the good stuff in the world. And in the case of those spellbinding train journeys that you loved so much, that could not be truer. So here are 9 more great train journeys … More
Win a Trip to Australia or New Zealand!
posted in Fun . posted by Jenn on February 25, 2009 . 4 Comments
Prices today are unpredictable and reports show that very few people are willing to book a vacation in advance this year because they fear they may lose their job before the trip and not be able to get a refund on airfare. If you’re anything like the millions who have been sweating the economy over … More





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