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Vote for: Which of the 5 most dangerous golf courses is your favorite?

golf | Apr 29th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
lost city golf course sun city south africa
Lost City Golf Course, Sun City, South Africa.
elephant hills country club victoria falls zimbabwe
Elephant Hills Country Club, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
compton par 3 golf course compton california
Compton Par 3 Golf Course, Compton, California.
machrie hotel golf course islay scotland
Machrie Hotel Golf Course, Islay, Scotland.
singapore island country club singapore
Singapore Island Country Club, Singapore

Golfing can be a fairly sedentary activity. That is, if you don't make a point of seeking out the very nastiest courses in the world. Which of these top five most dangerous courses in the world would you most like to play a round at?

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Vote for: Which of the world's top ten deserts would you most like to visit (part 1)

deserts | May 17th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
sahara desert libya
Sahara Desert, Libya
kalahari desert botswana
Kalahari Desert, Botswana
taklamakan desert china
Taklamakan Desert, China
namib desert namibia
Namib Desert, Namibia
patagonia argentina
Patagonia, Argentina

A desert can be a truly awe inspiring and life altering travel experience - nothing can beat the serenity of a night in the desert under the stars. Get away from it all into a sea of shifting dunes and moon-like rock formations - as well as evidence of long-dead civilisations - perhaps to find aspects of yourself that you didn't know existed? Everybody should experience a desert in this way at least once.

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Vote for: What are the best waterfalls in Europe (part 3)

waterfalls | May 28th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
tjotafossen
Tjotafossen
langfoss
Langfoss
serio waterfall
Serio Waterfall
krimmler waterfalls
Krimmler Waterfalls
v ringsfossen waterfall
Vøringsfossen Waterfall

Waterfalls in Europe are some of the most picturesque pieces of natural scenery. While on tour across the continent, you should be sure to stop by these famous waterfalls and spend a moment dazzled by the overwhelming beauty of them. Which of these great beautiful European waterfalls would you most like to take the time to visit in person?

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Vote for: What is the best theme park in North and Central America (part 1)

attractions | Jun 10th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
walt disney world orlando
Walt Disney World in Orlando
seaworld san diego
SeaWorld San Diego
magic mountain
Magic Mountain
cedar point
Cedar Point
six flags great adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure

North America is the birthplace of the world's greatest theme parks, and is still home to a great many amazing examples of this post modern architectural and engineering art-form. Across the continent there are numerous examples of great theme park construction. Which of these great north and central american theme parks 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 place to visit in Cyprus (part 3)

cyprus | Jul 26th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
pitsilia wine route
Pitsilia Wine Route
nissi beach
Nissi Beach
aphrodites bath
Aphrodites Bath
salamis
Salamis
curium
Curium

Cyprus is located in the Middle East, on an island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey. The terrain consists of a central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast. The people are welcoming and friendly, and look forward to showing you the best of their Island home. Which of these great locations on Cyprus would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the world's best industrial site to visit (part 5)

industrial | Sep 2nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
defence line amsterdam
Defence Line of Amsterdam
mill network kinderdijk elshout
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
blaenavon industrial landscape
Blaenavon Industrial Landscape
sewell mining town
Sewell Mining Town
glenfinnan viaduct
Glenfinnan Viaduct

The world is full of amazing locations at which one may observe the ever increasing desire to industrialize and commodify nature. These amazing sites offer a glimpse into the harsh reality of our undeniable need for ever greater resources to fulfill our expanding needs. Which of these amazing industrial sites would you most like to visit as a reminder of man's unquenchable thirst for greater progress?

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Vote for: Where is the best place to go on a cycling vacation (part 1)

cycling | Sep 29th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
cycling lofoten islands
Cycling on the Lofoten Islands
bike patagonia s lake district
Bike Patagonia's Lake District
cycling chile s lake district
Cycling Chile's Lake District
biking high atlas mountains
Biking in the High Atlas Mountains
cycling loire valley
Cycling the Loire Valley

Riding about on your bike in a foreign land can be an entertaining way to spend your time and really get to see the local countryside. Around the world there are many great vistas opening up to the intrepid cyclist, calling forth the weekend cycling enthusiasts who bike into and out from work every day to put those muscles to good use. Which of these great cycling trips would you most like to take?

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Vote for: What is the best literary location to visit from around the world (part 4)

literary locations | Oct 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
george vulture dickens
The George and Vulture of Dickens
casino royale estoril casino
Casino Royale = Estoril Casino
doon valley lorna doon
Doon Valley (Lorna Doon)
thoreau s walden pond
Thoreau's Walden Pond
captain corelli s island
Captain Corelli's Island

If you are looking to travel to literary locations, be advised that different people have very different reactions. There are some for whom the reality of the place is simply overwhelming, and they find themselves disillusioned, unable to connect to a favorite book they used to love. For others, however, it's a great revelation, bringing them closer to the work in question than ever before. Which of these great literary locations do you think you'd most enjoy finding out the truth about?

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Vote for: What is the world's best tomb or memorial (part 6)

tombs | Nov 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
bodhi tree
The Bodhi Tree
complex koguryo tombs
Complex of Koguryo Tombs
holocaust memorial miami
Holocaust Memorial in Miami
somapura vihara ruins paharpur
Somapura Vihara ruins at Paharpur
sarkhej monuments
The Sarkhej Monuments

Visiting tombs and memorials may seem a little spooky, but it's a great way to learn about the history and culture of a place that you're touring. When visiting tombs and mosques remember to show proper respect to the local customs and traditions, and not offend anyone. Which of these sacred memorial sites would you most like to visit for yourself.

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