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Vote for: What is the world's best military history site to visit (part 1)

attractions | May 25th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
great wall china
Great Wall of China
alhambra
Alhambra
hadrian s wall
Hadrian's Wall
m morial de caen peace museum
Mémorial de Caen (Peace Museum)
flanders fields museum
In Flanders Fields Museum

Military conflict around the world and over the ages has left thousands of monuments to man's hubris and inhumanity scattered across the face of the globe. By visiting these sacred sites, we can reconnect with the follies of ages past, and attempt to change our behavior towards the peaceful and joyous in the future. Which of these sites makes for the best visit?

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Vote for: What is the best military history site to visit in Europe?

european military history | Dec 1st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
alhambra
Alhambra
hadrian s wall
Hadrian's Wall
m morial de caen peace museum
Mémorial de Caen (Peace Museum)
flanders fields museum
In Flanders Fields Museum
normandy american cemetery memorial
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial

Europe is a large continent, and it has been the scene of many different armed conflicts. The wars of Europe have left many scars, on both it's people and its environment, and a pilgrimage to great European military historical sites is bound to open that history up for your examination. Which of these memorable European military locations would you most like to visit?

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

european military history | Dec 1st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
menin gate
Menin Gate
ancient city derbent
Ancient City of Derbent
battlefield bannockburn
Battlefield of Bannockburn
merville battery museum
The Merville Battery and Museum
flanders hill 60
Flanders: Hill 60

The military history of Europe is long and storied. You can find the remnants of battles both recent and ancient scattered from one end of the continent to the other. These sites allow for a great place to spend an afternoon in quiet reflection of the sacrifice of those who went before us. Which of these great military historical sites in Europe would you most willingly travel to see?

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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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Which is the best place to visit in Hanoi, Vietnam?

Vote for: Which is the best place to visit in Hanoi, Vietnam?

museum of ethnology | May 24th, 2010 | by Richard Frost
ho chi minh mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
museum ethnology
Museum of Ethnology
temple literature
Temple of Literature
water puppet theatre
Water Puppet Theatre
ngoc son temple
Ngoc Son Temple

Hanoi has been inhabited since at least 3000 BC. Following the end of the war, Hanoi became the capital of Vietnam when North and South Vietnam were reunited.

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Vote for: What is the best art collection to visit in North and Central America (part 4)

art collections | Oct 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
phillips collection
Phillips Collection
corcoran gallery art
Corcoran Gallery of Art
dallas museum art
Dallas Museum of Art
jack s blanton museum art
Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art
fogg art museum
Fogg Art Museum

Visiting great art collections is a wonderful way to spend a family afternoon in an unknown city. Walking among important pieces of art can be an inspiration for all members of your party. When you're out in a new city, be sure to try to find the best local galleries. Which of these amazing North and Central American collections do you have to see for yourself?

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

architecture | Jun 17th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
kansai airport terminal
Kansai Airport Terminal
museum fruit
Museum of Fruit
chhatrapati shivaji terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
gandhi labor institute
Gandhi Labor Institute
tokyo city hall
Tokyo City Hall

There are many great architectural sites all of the continent of Asia. Everywhere one goes, there are stunning examples of architecture both traditional and contemporary. Many of these sites are open for public exploration and tourist merrymaking. Which of these great Asian architectural treasures would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best military history site to visit in Europe (part 4)

european military history | Dec 1st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
beaumont hamel
Beaumont Hamel
checkpoint charlie
Checkpoint Charlie
ranville war cemetery
Ranville War Cemetery
location battle agincourt
Location of the Battle of Agincourt
bayeux military museum
The Bayeux Military Museum

Military history is fascinating. It's a record of the blood, sweat and tears of every preceding generation. On the battlefield is where history is most egregiously made. When you're traveling in Europe, you'll find that there are many great historic military sites available for you to visit. Which of these memorial sites would you most like to see with your own eyes?

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Finland (part 4)

finland | Jul 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
tarvaspaa gallen kallela museum
Tarvaspaa (Gallen-Kallela Museum)
ateneum art museum
The Ateneum Art Museum
sara hild n art museum
Sara Hildén Art Museum
kastelholm castle
Kastelholm Castle
porvoo
Porvoo

Finland is a beautiful and down-to-earth country located in Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia. The terrain is mostly low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills. The people are warm and inviting. Which of these great Finnish sites would you most like to see in person?

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Which is the best thing to do in Amsterdam?

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

canal cruise | May 24th, 2010 | by Richard Frost
canal cruise
Take a Canal Cruise
visit amsterdam s best museums
Visit Amsterdam's Best Museums
experience caf culture
Experience the Café Culture
walk city
Walk All Around the City
city bike
See the City by Bike

Amsterdam may be relatively small for a European capital city, but it's bursting with history, world-class attractions and plenty ways for visitors of any age to get to know its charms and people.

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