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Vote for: Which of the world's 5 most impenetrable fortresses would you like to visit?

destinations | May 11th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
masada israel
Masada, Israel
alamut iran
Alamut, Iran
janjira india
Janjira, India
malbork castle poland
Malbork Castle, Poland
palanok castle ukraine
Palanok Castle, Ukraine

Throughout human history, forts castles and redoubts have protected people from siege. Most are overrun, as the tide of technological advancement tends to raise the boats of those who lay siege to castles faster than the boats of those who live in castles. However, these five great strongholds have never been overrun, and are therefore classifiable as impenetrable. Which one would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best landmark in the south pacific?

attractions | Jun 10th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
new parliament house
New Parliament House
devil s marbles
Devil's Marbles
sydney harbour bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
nugget point
Nugget Point
one tree hill
One Tree Hill

Across the South Pacific there are a great many famous places and landmarks. They are all quite picturesque, and worth the time it will take to check them out if you're in the neighborhood. Which of these great landmarks would you most like to see if you were on a fantasy tour around the great spots of the South Pacific?

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Vote for: What is the best archeological site to visit in Israel?

attractions | May 27th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
megiddo
Megiddo
solomon s temple
Solomon's Temple
masada
Masada
caesarea herod s port restored
Caesarea - Herod's Port Restored
mt carmel caves
Mt. Carmel Caves

Israel is a land with a deep and varied history, and is the perfect place to go exploring through the ancient ruins of time. Many of the most memorable scenes from the bible take place in this fabled land, and history is everywhere underfoot. Which of these famous Israeli archeological sites would you be most thrilled to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best urban architecture in Asia (part 3)

architecture | Jun 17th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
sualkuchi silk
Sualkuchi Silk
assam tea
Assam Tea
harajuku
Harajuku
bagerhat
Bagerhat
prince gong s mansion
Prince Gong's Mansion

Asia is one of the best places to check out emerging trends in modern architecture, and trace the development of current design ethics back through various stages of their rudimentary development. All over the continent you can find great examples of architecture from many different time periods. Which of these contemporary architecture sites are your favorite to visit?

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Vote for: Which spaceport would you most like to visit?

spaceport | Apr 28th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
mojave air space port
Mojave Air and Space Port
jiuquan satellite launch center
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
kennedy space center
Kennedy Space Center
cape canaveral
Cape Canaveral
baikonur cosmodrome
Baikonur Cosmodrome

There are only six sites on earth that can claim to be spaceports, having legitimately launched human beings into outer space. Edwards Air force Base is very secure a not a great place for tourism, but the other 5 are all awe-inspiring places to visit. Which one would you like to visit and, perhaps, one day, depart from...?

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Vote for: What is the best modern architectural site to visit in Europe (part 5)

architecture | Jun 1st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
vizcaya bridge
Vizcaya Bridge
la grande arche
La Grande Arche
london city hall
London City Hall
palatul parlamentului
Palatul Parlamentului
leadenhall market
Leadenhall Market

European architecture is easily some of the best in the world. All over Europe, once can find amazing examples of great and astounding architectural innovation. Any trip to Europe must include a little time for passive architectural sight seeing, time to absorb the powerful history of the place. Which of these modern architectural sattractions would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: Which of the world's great industrial attractions would you most like to see?

destinations | May 22nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
sydney harbour bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
bridge river kwai
Bridge over the River Kwai
d f wouda steam pumping station
D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station
wieliczka salt mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine
ironbridge gorge
Ironbridge Gorge

Industrial architecture is a 3D reminder of how much the way we live has changed over the last hundred years or so and reveals the dramatic way industrialised humanity has altered the earth’s landscape.Which of these awesome industrial achievements would you most like to examine up close and personal?

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Vote for: What is the best visitor attraction in the Middle East?

attractions | Jun 12th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
blue mosque
Blue Mosque
topkapi palace ottoman sultans
Topkapi Palace of the Ottoman Sultans
khor virap monastery
Khor Virap Monastery
miniat rk
Miniatürk
gold souk
The Gold Souk

The middle east is full of wonderful attractions and interesting destinations. These are all over the area and cater to all manner of different clients. When visiting the middle east, you should be sure to check out these attractions if they are close to your trip route. Which of these middle eastern attractions would you most like to see? .

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Vote for: What is the best archeological site in the United States?

attractions | May 27th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
mesa verde
Mesa Verde
newark earthworks
Newark Earthworks
cahokia mounds state historic site
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
chaco canyon
Chaco Canyon
great serpent mound
Great Serpent Mound

America is a great country to visit. It has lots of modern sights and attractions, however, it also has a hidden side, a dark face that's usually trampled underfoot, a history built on the eradication of the indigenous culture. Thankfully, there are places all across the continent where that facade is crumbling a little bit, and dark, jagged pieces of the past are poking through. Which one of these American archeological sites do you find the most interesting?

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Vote for: What is the best urban architecture in Asia (part 4)

architecture | Jun 17th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
khao san road
Khao San Road
anand bhavan
Anand Bhavan
bah temple delhi
The Bahá'í temple in Delhi
china central television cctv building
China Central Television (CCTV) Building
kabuki ch
Kabuki-chō

Asia has many shining examples of contemporary architecture for the avid urban tourist to examine and explore. As you poke around Asia looking at museums and galleries and other historical sites, be sure to take the time to explore some of these great modern design artifacts. Which of these great modern Asian architectural expressions would you most like to visit?

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