Visiting China’s Grand Canyon; Huangshan, Yellow Mountain

by Cheryl Malloy on November 24, 2009 in Asia & Pacific
Visiting China’s Grand Canyon; Huangshan, Yellow Mountain

Huangshan, also known as Yellow Mountain, is a spectacular part of China located in the Anhui Province and not too far from Shanghai. If you are visiting China, and particularly the Shanghai area it is a great day trip.

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The Lovers of The Isle of Demons

by Patrick Bernauw on November 24, 2009 in Newfoundland
The Lovers of The Isle of Demons

Located at the savage northern extremity of Newfoundland, Isle of Demons was reputedly inhabited by wild beasts, mythological creatures and evil spirits. The first to give a detailed description of it was a French Franciscan friar, André Thevet. Sailors had told him tales of how they had heard there "a great clamor of men’s voices, confused and inarticulate"…

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Travel Tips: What to Avoid in Puerto Rico

by DavidT on November 24, 2009 in Puerto Rico
Travel Tips: What to Avoid in Puerto Rico

This article highlights some of the dangers associated with travel to Puerto Rico. Tourists can use these tips to avoid potentially problematic situations.

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Tourist Activities in New York City

by DavidT on November 24, 2009 in New York
Tourist Activities in New York City

This article provides information on a few of the most popular tourist activities in New York City.

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Top Seafood Restaurants in Port Aransas Area Near Corpus Christi, Texas

by Sheri Fresonke Harper on November 23, 2009 in Texas
Top Seafood Restaurants in Port Aransas Area Near Corpus Christi, Texas

If you’re going south for the winter and plan to stay in the Corpus Christi or Port Aransas area, one of these seafood restaurants is bound to please.

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The Yearly Onion Market in Bern

by Lucas Dié on November 22, 2009 in Germany
The Yearly Onion Market in Bern

Always on the fourth Monday in November, the city centre of Bern is awash with onions. The yearly onion market has a long tradition, going back to the feast of St. Martin, when the cities of Southern Germany all had large markets, pageants, and communal dinners to mark summer passing into autumn.

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The Emblematic Monastery of Batalha

by Francois Hagnere on November 22, 2009 in Portugal
The Emblematic Monastery of Batalha

The name of Batalha itself is highly symbolic. The profusely ornate monastery is a landmark in Portuguese history. The pantheon of Portugal also offers spectacular florid traceries.

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The Filoli Mansion Will Open to The Public and Host “Holiday Traditions”

by Wayne and Judy Bayliff on November 22, 2009 in California
The Filoli Mansion Will Open to The Public and Host “Holiday Traditions”

Each holiday season the famous Filoli Estate and Gardens presents a spectacular holiday display with a series of events designed for family enjoyment.

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The English Village Churches Series No.2 Clifton Hampden in Oxfordshire

by Charles Moorhen on November 21, 2009 in United Kingdom
The English Village Churches Series  No.2  Clifton Hampden in Oxfordshire

A series of illustrated articles highlighting many interesting and historic village churches found throughout England.

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