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Zeus, I Presume

Zeus, I Presume
by Lucas Dié on October 19, 2009 in Italy

A visit to Segesta on the Italian island of Sicily.

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La Turbie: A Gem on The French Riviera

La Turbie: A Gem on The French Riviera
by Francois Hagnere on October 16, 2009 in France

From the Roman Empire till today, La Turbie, overlooking the Bay of Monaco, offers unexpected edifices and an unforgettable vista on the Mediterranean.

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The Mysterious Origins of Trulli

The Mysterious Origins of Trulli
by chris73 on August 21, 2009 in Italy

Trulli; a unique type of dwellings located exclusively in Apulia, a southern Italian region. They are a remarkable excample of drywall construction, while their origins remain unknown until today.

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Marseille: Welcome the Gatecrasher

Marseille: Welcome the Gatecrasher
by Chris Lumsdon on July 7, 2009 in France

As the cocktail party continues on sunswept Côte d’Azur, the original French city looks on from Provençe in the West with designs on becoming a gatecrasher. Marseille has much of the familiar leisurely sun worship of its neighbors to the east, yet it boasts an unmistakably rugged, unpredictable charm. Flanked by the Mediterranean, aristocratic Monaco and St-Tropez to the east and Aix-en-Provence to the north, France’s oldest city is surely the country’s most complex, teeming with a more authentic style of life wrapped in cosmopolitan exuberance.

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Best of the Middle East

Best of the Middle East
by alen on May 17, 2009 in Asia & Pacific

Shows best places in the middle east.

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A Walk Through the Monaco Exotic Garden

A Walk Through the Monaco Exotic Garden
by Francois Hagnere on April 30, 2009 in Europe

Can’t wait for the Summer? I take you to an enchanting place to discover giant cacti and succulent plants thriving so well on the French Riviera.

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Wild Flowers of Cyprus

Wild Flowers of Cyprus
by Glynis Smy on April 19, 2009 in Cyprus

A collection of Wild Flowers growing on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

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Village Life: Polemi and Stroumpi, Paphos (Pafos) Cyprus

Village Life: Polemi and Stroumpi, Paphos (Pafos) Cyprus
by Glynis Smy on January 24, 2009 in Cyprus

Village life in Southern Cyprus through the eyes of a British Expat.

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Kibbutz Volunteer 1

Kibbutz Volunteer 1
by Enzo Silvestri on September 25, 2008 in Israel

A memoir of throwing caution to the wind and just doing it.

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10 Spectacular Resorts From Around the Globe

10 Spectacular Resorts From Around the Globe
by Lauren Axelrod on August 7, 2008 in Luxury Travel

Planning a honeymoon or special event? Consider one of these spectacular destinations to relax and take in the sites.

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