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Cape Verde Roundup

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Cape Verde?

cape verde | Jul 29th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
santa maria
Santa Maria
boa vista
Boa Vista
sal
Sal
sao vincente
Sao Vincente
migrante guest house
Migrante Guest House

The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; Cape Verde subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important coaling and resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Following independence in 1975, and a tentative interest in unification with Guinea-Bissau, a one-party system was established and maintained until multi-party elections were held in 1990. These days the islands are peaceful and great for a visit. Which site on Cape Verde would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best site to see in Costa Rica (part 1)

costa rica | Jul 13th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
arenal
Arenal
monteverde reserve
Monteverde Reserve
area de conservaci n guanacaste
Area de Conservación Guanacaste
macaws corcvado
The Macaws of Corcvado
palo verde national park
Palo Verde National Park

Costa Rica is a great destination for the worldly tourist. Nestled in the heart of south america, this peace-loving country hasn't had a military since 1943. The name of the place means "rich Coast" in Spanish, and reflects the incredible diversity of plants and animals to be found in this tropical wonderland. Which site in Costa Rica would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best place in the world to windsurf (part 3)

wind surfing | Sep 11th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
boa vista
Boa Vista
cape town
Cape Town
gwithian towans
Gwithian Towans
grenada
Grenada
alacati bay
Alacati Bay

Many different beaches around the world now provide the minimum level of services required to sustain a happy and healthy windsurfing culture. The pastimes attracts those who are looking for a deeper type of adventure recreation that allows them to travel to different exotic locales where they can work on their technique. Which of these wonderful windsurfing destinations would you like to make your own?

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Cyprus (part 2)

cyprus | Jul 26th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
manijin island akamas peninsular
Manijin Island and the Akamas Peninsular
wrecks zenobia citti di alesandri
The wrecks of the Zenobia and Citti Di Alesandri
cape gkreko national forest park
Cape Gkreko National Forest Park
troodos mountain villages
Troodos Mountain Villages
lara bay beach
Lara Bay Beach

The entire island entered the EU on 1 May 2004, although the EU acquis - the body of common rights and obligations - applies only to the areas under the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot Government, and is suspended in the areas administered by Turkish Cypriots. However, individual Turkish Cypriots able to document their eligibility for Republic of Cyprus citizenship legally enjoy the same rights accorded to other citizens of European Union states. Which site in Cyprus would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best site to visit on the north island of New Zealand (part 2)

new zealand north island | Jul 22nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
mount beach bay plenty
Mount Beach, Bay of Plenty
northland
Northland
cape kidnappers
Cape Kidnappers
ninety mile beach cape reinga
Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga
bay islands
Bay of Islands

A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872 ended with the defeat of the native peoples. The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars. New Zealand's full participation in a number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s. In recent years, the government has sought to address longstanding Maori grievances. Which of these great New Zealand sites would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best site to visit on the north island of New Zealand (part 4)

new zealand north island | Jul 22nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
able tasman coast track
Able Tasman Coast Track
east cape road
East Cape Road
te papa tongarewa
Te Papa Tongarewa
golden shears
Golden Shears
poor knights
Poor Knights

With the popularity of the New Zealand themed television hit "Flight of the Conchords," many fans have been asking themselves if New Zealand is really as amazingly beautiful as it is portrayed in the television show. They also wonder if the people who inhabit this remote island are as friendly as the characters in the television serial. Which of these great sites on the northern island of New Zealand would you most like to visit on a Flight of the Conchords tribute tour?

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Vote for: What is the best site to visit on the north island of New Zealand (part 5)

new zealand north island | Jul 22nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
waitangi treaty grounds
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
mount maunganui s ocean beach
Mount Maunganui's Ocean Beach
wanganui river
The Wanganui River
waiheke island s onetangi bay
Waiheke Island's Onetangi Bay
cape kidnappers golf course
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course

The in addition to the major North Island and South Island, the territory of New Zealand includes many other island groups, namely the Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands, Bounty Islands, Campbell Island, Chatham Islands, and Kermadec Islands. All of these islands have beautiful sites to share with you, but none as many as the South Island. Which site on the northern isle would you most like to see?

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Vote for: What is the best waterfall in Asia (part 2)

waterfalls | May 27th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
shiretoko national park
Shiretoko National Park
detian falls
Detian Falls
dragon s mouth
Dragon's Mouth
huangguoshu waterfall
Huangguoshu Waterfall
waterfalls sounkyo gorge
Waterfalls of Sounkyo Gorge

Across Asia there are many splendid and amazing waterfalls. While some are nestled deep in the back reaches of secluded national parks, others are easily accessible by foot, bike or automobile. They are all magnificent and worthy of a moment's appreciation. Which of these great Asian waterfalls would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best thing to do in the Philippines (part 3)

phillippines | Jun 22nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
swim whale sharks donsol
Swim with Whale Sharks off Donsol
codillera rice terraces
Codillera Rice Terraces
ati atihan festival
The Ati-Atihan Festival
roluos group
Roluos Group
chocolate hills
The Chocolate Hills

In 1942 the Philippines fell under Japanese occupation as part of World War II, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control of their island. On July 4, 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence. A 20-year rule by Ferdinand Marcos ended in 1986, and currently the country offers many wonderful attractions. Which one would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best thing to see in Vanuatu?

vanuatu | Jul 9th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
yasur
Yasur
million dollar point
Million Dollar Point
ss president coolidge
The SS President Coolidge
ambrym
Ambrym
pentecost island
Pentecost Island

Vanuatu is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia. Vanuatu is slightly larger than Connecticut, with 2,528 Kilometers of coastline. The islands in the group are mostly mountainous islands of volcanic origin, with narrow coastal plains. Which of these sites in Vanuatu would you most like to visit?

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