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

industrial | Sep 2nd, 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

Industry is how we, as humans, make more marks on the environment around us than any other field of human endeavor. Around the world, you will find many amazing industrial phenomena that illustrate man's undying quest to produce bigger, stronger, faster and better versions of the nascent industry of our forefathers. Which of these amazing industrial locations would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best canyon to visit (part 3)

canyons | Sep 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
kali gandaki gorge
Kali Gandaki Gorge
hollental
Hollental
ard che gorges
Ardèche Gorges
geibikei gorge
Geibikei Gorge
agawa canyon
Agawa Canyon

The world's great canyons hold many wonderful vacation memories just waiting for you to reach out and grab them. These amazing natural creations illustrate the overwhelming beauty of the natural world, and force one into direct confrontation with and contemplation of the very forces of creation. Which of these amazing canyons from around the globe would you most like to see on your next vacation?

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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 canyon to visit (part 4)

canyons | Sep 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
zion canyon
Zion Canyon
osugidani
Osugidani
tiger leaping gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge
cotahuasi canyon
Cotahuasi Canyon
black canyon gunnison
Black Canyon of the Gunnison

The canyons of the world offer something special for every different person who visits them. These deep and twisted scars in the landscape are amazing sights to see, and if you explore them you are sure to quickly find yourself feeling at one with the majesty of nature.Which of the great gorges of the world would you most like to seek out on your next trip, for a little adventuresome exploration?

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Vote for: What is the best extreme environment destination in Europe (part 16)

extreme europe | Jan 9th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
postojna caves
Postojna Caves
trigrad gorge
Trigrad Gorge
kebnekaise
Kebnekaise
gro glockner grossglockner
Großglockner – Grossglockner
baradla cave caves aggtelek
Baradla Cave and the Caves of Aggtelek

Europe is an amazing place to see. The continent has so many different formations and geological attractions that you will likely be overwhelmed by the variety of adventurous things you can do. It's important that you study this list before you go, so you can figure out which extreme environments you want to visit, and what kit you will need to survive there. Which of these environments do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best canyon to visit (part 5)

canyons | Sep 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
takachiho gorge
Takachiho Gorge
oirase gorge
Oirase Gorge
little wildhorse canyon
Little Wildhorse Canyon
katherine gorge
Katherine Gorge
blyde river canyon
Blyde River Canyon

As you travel the vast expanses of this great earth, be sure to take appropriate time to examine the stunning natural wonders that this world presents. Amazing canyons are a fitting example of this natural propensity towards disarming beauty and spectacular splendor. Which of these endearing gorges would you most like to see on your next trip away from home?

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Vote for: What is the best extreme environment destination in Europe (part 19)

extreme europe | Jan 9th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
timanfaya national park
Timanfaya National Park
el golfo
El Golfo
monte corona
Monte Corona
samari gorge
Samariá Gorge
mount parnassus
Mount Parnassus

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 hiking destination in Europe (part 4)

hiking | Sep 24th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
istria peninsula
The Istria Peninsula
mount triglav ascent
Mount Triglav Ascent
gr20 walking trail
GR20 Walking Trail
walk pont st esprit langogne gr4
Walk Pont St. Esprit to Langogne on the GR4
walking cares gorge picos de europa
Walking Cares Gorge and the Picos de Europa

Walking about Europe with a backpack strapped on has long been a rite of passage for a certain segment of middle class american society. Finding oneself in the highways and byways of Europe is easy, and it's simple to get from place to place, surfing on hospitality. Which of these amazing European hiking getaways would you most like to undertake for fun?

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Vote for: Which of the world's greatest canyons would you most like to visit (part 2)

canyons | May 17th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
zambezi gorge livingstone zimbabwe
Zambezi Gorge, Livingstone, Zimbabwe
havasu canyon united states
Havasu Canyon, United States
grand canyon verdon provence cote d azur france
Grand Canyon of the Verdon, Provence-Cote d'Azur, France
canyonlands national park united states
Canyonlands National Park, United States
partnachklamm tyrol austria
Partnachklamm, Tyrol, Austria

Canyons are a great way to see the local environment up close and personal. They provide a brilliant picture of the eternal majesty that is the earth. Although the Grand Canyon is easily the best known canyon in the world, there are many other awaiting the eyes of an eager tourist. Which of these great canyons would you most like to see?

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Vote for: What is the best extreme environment destination in Asia (part 4)

extreme asia | Dec 13th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
nanda devi valley flowers national parks
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
huangshan
Huangshan
kali gandaki gorge
Kali Gandaki Gorge
uvs nuur basin
Uvs Nuur Basin
kamikochi
Kamikochi

Asia is amazing. If you visit the place, you'll know what I mean; the whole place is full of amazing extreme environments and the people who inhabit them with a hearty, vivacious zeal. If you make it to Asia, you're sure to find it fascinating, the places where people will continue to live despite environmental assault. Which of these amazing locations would you most like to see for yourself?

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