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Giant Things

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Vote for: Which of these world's largest things is the best to visit (part 2)

attractions | Jun 8th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
world s expensive hotel burj al arab hotel
World’s Most Expensive Hotel Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai
world s largest complex inter change houston texas
World’s Largest Complex Inter-Change – Houston, Texas
world s biggest excavator built krupp germany
World’s Biggest Excavator Built by KRUPP of Germany
world s highest statue christ redeemer statue rio
World’s Highest Statue Christ The Redeemer Statue – RIO D.J. Brazil
world s largest office complex chicago merchandise mart
World’s Largest Office Complex Chicago Merchandise Mart, Illinois, USA

The world contains lots of grossly over-sized engineering and architectural projects, the product of unrestrained growth and the inevitable human drive to forever create newer and better things. As you travel around the world, which of these great monuments to human endeavor and our mastery over the natural world do you consider to be most worth taking the time to visit?

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Vote for: Which endangered food would you travel just to try?

food | May 11th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
sea turtle
Sea Turtle
chinese giant salamander
Chinese Giant Salamander
ortolan bunting
Ortolan Bunting
golden headed langur
Golden headed Langur
manatee
Manatee

One of the perks of world-wide travel is the chance to experience tastes and flavors that will soon be unavailable to anyone as the species that produce them become extinct. Which of these rare and delicious animals would you most like to taste before they disappear forever from the annals of gastronomy?

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Vote for: Which of the world's five most horrifying bugs is the best to see live in the wild?

eco-tourism | Jun 6th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
japanese giant hornet vespa mandarinia japonica
Japanese Giant Hornet (vespa mandarinia japonica)
bullet ant paraponera clavata
Bullet Ant (Paraponera clavata)
africanized honey bee apis mellifera scutellata
Africanized Honey Bee (Apis mellifera scutellata)
army soldier ant eciton burchellii
Army or Soldier Ant (Eciton burchellii)
bot fly family oestridae genus species varies
Bot Fly (family oestridae, genus and species varies)

The world is full of amazing things. Every continent plays host to thousands of different life forms, from the mundane to the highly weird. One of the wonders of travel is seeing mythical monstrous insects existing unmolested in their natural habitats. When overseas or on the road it's important to keep one's eyes open for etymological curiosities. Which of these terrifying bugs would you go questing after in the name of righteous holiday adventure?

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Vote for: What is the best attraction in Africa?

attractions | Jun 10th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
ballooning sossusvlei
Ballooning in Sossusvlei
soekershof
Soekershof
national zoological gardens south africa
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
makasutu cultural forest
Makasutu Cultural Forest
katchikali crocodile park
Katchikali Crocodile Park

Africa is a beautiful and diverse continent with all sort of great attractions for the active tourist. Across the continent are many different nature reserves and awesome geological features. Which of these great African destinations would you most like to visit if you were to undertake a cross-Africa expedition exploring native wildlife and indigenous culture?

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Vote for: What is the best thing to do in New Zealand?

new zealand | Jun 23rd, 2010 | by Richard Frost
white water rafting
White-water rafting
fishing
Fishing
caving
Caving
hiking
Hiking
wine tasting
Wine Tasting

New Zealand is a paradise like none other and probably the least explored exotic places places. The kiwis as there are known as are always seen as laid back people and with so astounding scenic beauty they probably would be taking time to adore the beauty all around you.

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Vote for: Which place would to love to visit in Brazil?

things to do | Jun 28th, 2010 | by Richard Frost
amazonia national park
Amazonia National Park
iguassu falls iguacu falls
Iguassu Falls or Iguacu Falls
rio de janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
brasilia
Brasilia
sao luis
Sao Luis


Brazil is one of the most happening places in earth. Happening not in the sense of global attraction but it is a place where time is never is impasse and the word standstill is confined only to the dictionary. So which place would you like to visit in this hot and happening country.

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Vote for: What is the world's best fishing vacation (part 6)

fishing | Nov 11th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
fishing port elizabeth
Fishing in Port Elizabeth
catching sailfish fly manda bay kenya
Catching a Sailfish on fly at Manda Bay in Kenya
giant tarpon costa rica silver king lodge
Giant Tarpon in Costa Rica at Silver King Lodge
dorado fishing argentina
Dorado Fishing in Argentina
deep water fishing oahu
Deep water fishing Oahu

Fishing is a great way to burn off some steam. Getting out on the water, casting your line out and reeling in a giant fish is one of life's simple pleasures. If you're going to be traveling around, you should try to find good fishing spots to try out. Which of these great fishing trips would you most like to try out for yourself next time you're on a tour?

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Vote for: What is the best extreme environment destination in Europe (part 9)

extreme europe | Jan 6th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
peak speedwell cave system
Peak-Speedwell Cave System
krkono e mountains
Krkonoše Mountains
surtshellir lava tube
Surtshellir Lava Tube
giant chasm cabrespine
Giant Chasm of Cabrespine
vintgar gorge sum waterfall
Vintgar Gorge and Sum Waterfall

Touring the European continent affords one many opportunities to experience extreme environments. From deserts and mountains to caves and volcanoes, there are so many awesome sites to see that you would be hard pressed to fit them all into one lifetime, even if you lived there. Which of these amazing sites would you most like to see before you die?

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Vote for: What is the best extreme environment destination in Europe (part 10)

extreme europe | Jan 6th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
dachstein giant ice cave
Dachstein Giant Ice Cave
moravian karst
Moravian Karst
gola di gorroppu
Gola di Gorroppu
mt athos
Mt. Athos
eyjafjallaj kull
Eyjafjallajökull

Visiting extreme environments in Europe is a good way to ensure that your next vacation includes a hearty dose of adventure. These amazing locations scattered across the region will provide you with all sorts of amazing vistas and picturesque memories for your family future together. Which of these great extreme environments would you most like to see with your family?

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Vote for: What is the best sports event to visit (part 13)

sports | Mar 10th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
fishing port elizabeth
Fishing in Port Elizabeth
catching sailfish fly manda bay kenya
Catching Sailfish on fly at Manda Bay in Kenya
giant tarpon costa rica silver king lodge
Giant Tarpon in Costa Rica at Silver King Lodge
dorado fishing argentina
Dorado Fishing in Argentina
japanese baseball
Japanese Baseball

I love to get out and get my sport on. there are few pleasures as amazing as that one feels when one is involved in a passionate participation with team players. These great sports from around the world provide the chance to partake in all manner of fun outside activity. It will keep you fit and make your mom proud. What's not to love? Which of these great sports destinations allures you the most?

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