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Vote for: What is the best thing to see in Antarctica (part 2)

antarctica | Jul 12th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
half moon island
Half Moon Island
lambert glacier
Lambert Glacier
amundsen glacier
Amundsen Glacier
heard mcdonald islands
Heard and McDonald Islands
sailing southern ocean tall ship
Sailing the Southern Ocean on a Tall Ship

Antarctica is the southernmost continent, covering a vast array of land at the bottom of the globe, surrounding the south pole. It's mostly pretty barren, with only the occasional research station as far as the eye can see. However, all that wilderness is fertile ground for the exploring tourist. Which of these great Antarctic sites would you most like to visit?

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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 is the best place to visit in Nepal?

nepal | Jul 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
mount everest
Mount Everest
sun kosi
Sun Kosi
annapurna region
Annapurna Region
dudh khosi
Dudh Khosi
mansalu walking circuit
Mansalu Walking Circuit

Nepal is located in Southern Asia, between China and India. The terrain is what's know as "Tarai" or flat river plain of the Ganges in south, central hill region, rugged Himalayas in north. It is a wonderful country filled with awesome sites and amazing people. Which of these great Nepalese destinations would you most likely travel to for a picturesque visit?

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Vote for: Which of the world's top ten deserts would you most like to visit (part 2)

deserts | May 17th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
antarctica
Antarctica
anti atlas morocco
Anti Atlas, Morocco
colorado plateau united states
Colorado Plateau, United States
erg chebbi sand dunes morocco
Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes, Morocco
arabian desert egypt
Arabian Desert, Egypt

Technically a desert is a region that receives less than 25cm of rain per year on average and so we’re not just talking sand. Only 15% of the world’s desert surface is pure sand and most if it is in the Sahara and the Arabian desert. As for the rest: there are rocks, gravel, pebbles and in Antarctica it’s all ice, as far as the eye can see.

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

nepal | Jul 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
jomson trek
The Jomson Trek
annapurna sanctuary trek
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
upper dolpo trek
Upper Dolpo Trek
kingdom mustang
The Kingdom of Mustang
kali gandaki gorge
Kali Gandaki Gorge

Nepal is a wonderful, mountainous country, and most of its tourist traffic is people heading there to see mount everest, the largest mountain in the world. However, Nepal has many other great and spectacular natural wonders to recommend it, as well as a warm and friendly population who would love to show you more of their beautiful country. Which Nepalese attraction would you most like to see for yourself?

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Vote for: What is the best waterfall in Asia (part 1)

waterfalls | May 27th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
jog falls
Jog Falls
cauvery falls
Cauvery Falls
waterfalls nikko
Waterfalls of Nikko
nachi falls
Nachi Falls
akame 48 falls
Akame 48 Falls

Waterfalls are all beautiful and offer a picturesque destination anywhere in the world. Asia has many particularly nice waterfalls that are good for a hike and a box lunch. While some are quite a way from the major roads, they are all worth a quick visit and an appreciative look. Which of these Asian waterfalls is your favorite?

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Nepal (part 3)

nepal | Jul 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
golden gateway bhaktapur
The Golden Gateway of Bhaktapur
karnali river
Karnali River
lo manthang
Lo Manthang
royal chitwan national park
Royal Chitwan National Park
mera peak trek
Mera Peak Trek

In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multi-party democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. An insurgency led by Maoist extremists broke out in 1996. Now, however, the country is safe and has many beautiful sites for you to visit. Which one is at the top of your list?

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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 place to visit in Nepal (part 4)

nepal | Jul 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
lumbini birthplace lord buddha
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha
tusha hiti royal bath
The Tusha Hiti (Royal Bath)
tamur river
Tamur River
nepal royal palace museum
Nepal Royal Palace Museum
boudhanath stupa
Boudhanath Stupa

The Constituent Assembly elected the country's first president in July. The Maoists, who received a plurality of votes in the Constituent Assembly election, formed a coalition government in August 2008, but resigned in May 2009 after the president overruled a decision to fire the chief of the army staff.Now the country is safe and open for visitors. Which Nepalese destination do you most want to visit?

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Vote for: What are the best waterfalls in Europe (part 1)

waterfalls | May 28th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
ramnefjellsfossen
Ramnefjellsfossen
mardalsfossen
Mardalsfossen
gavarnie
Gavarnie
vintgar gorge sum waterfall
Vintgar Gorge and Sum Waterfall
kjelfossen
Kjelfossen

Waterfalls are a great natural wonder to take in any time you're traveling around Europe. Who can dispute the natural beauty of these boundary places where earth, air and water come together in magnificent, beautiful harmony. Which of these great European natural waterfall sites would you most like to visit?

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