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Mémorial De Caen (peace Museum)

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Vote for: What is the world's best tomb or memorial?

tombs | Nov 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
terracotta army
The Terracotta Army
m morial de caen peace museum
Mémorial de Caen (Peace Museum)
normandy american cemetery memorial
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
ancient monuments hue
Ancient Monuments of Hue
hiroshima peace memorial park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

When you're touring about the planet, it's sometimes nice to take a moment to reflect on the impermanence of life, and commune with the dearly departed. There are lots of amazing tombs and monuments to the deceased to be found all around the globe. Which of these amazing memorial locations would you most like to see for yourself some day?

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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: Which great tomb or memorial would you most like to visit (pat 1)

attractions | May 22nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
terracotta army
The Terracotta Army
m morial de caen peace museum
Mémorial de Caen (Peace Museum)
normandy american cemetery memorial
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
ancient monuments hue
Ancient Monuments of Hue
hiroshima peace memorial park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

A tomb or memorial is history solidified. Commemorating important events or people and hopefully offering a window onto a life or event and a place to think and remember. Around the world you can find many sites commemorating tragic and heroic loss of life. Which of these great memorials would you most like to visit and see for yourself?

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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: Which is the greatest museum in the world?

museums | Apr 30th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
louvre museum paris france
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
hermitage museum st petersburg russia
Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
british museum london united kingdom
British Museum, London, United Kingdom
national gallery washington d c united states
National Gallery, Washington D.C., United States
egyptian museum cairo egypt
The Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Museums are the best place to take in the history of a local culture. Which of the world's top museums would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best site to visit in Morocco (part 5)

morocco | Aug 8th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
ben youssef madrasa mosque
Ben Youssef Madrasa and Mosque
koutoubia mosque
Koutoubia Mosque
museum marrakech
The Museum of Marrakech
essaouira museum
Essaouira Museum
almoravid koubba
Almoravid Koubba

Almost 99% of the Moroccan population are Muslims, making it one of the most Muslim countries in the whole world. The people take pride in making manifest that storied Muslim hospitality of old, and look forward to introducing you to their country's greatest jewels. Which of these great Moroccan sites would you most like to visit on your next journey to the region?

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Vote for: What is the world's best military history site to visit (part 2)

attractions | May 25th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
normandy american cemetery memorial
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
krak des chevaliers
Krak des Chevaliers
ypres salient
The Ypres Salient
atlantic wall museum
Atlantic Wall Museum
vimy ridge
Vimy Ridge

Sites of historical military significance allow the visitor to reconnect with a past time when emotions took hold of mankind and spurned him on to terrible things. These sites resonate with history and remind the visitor about the sanctity of human life and the folly of human grandiosity. Which of these sites is the best one for a humbling visit?

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Vote for: What is the best modern architecture to visit in the United States (part 2)

usa | Nov 8th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
woolworth building
Woolworth Building
guggenheim museum building
Guggenheim Museum Building
washington monument
Washington Monument
pentagon
The Pentagon
louisiana superdome
Louisiana Superdome

The architecture in the United States is quite impressive. This modern, forward-thinking country has long been home to many great architects, and a suitable showplace for their finest creations. Across the country stand many towering monuments to the power of creative achievement. Which of these amazing structures would you most like to see with your own eyes?

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Quebec (part 1)

quebec | Jul 7th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
mont tremblant
Mont Tremblant
baie ste catherine
Baie Ste-Catherine
montreal botanic gardens
Montreal Botanic Gardens
parc national du mont m gantic
Parc National du Mont Mégantic
canadian museum civilisation
Canadian Museum of Civilisation

Quebec is Canada's only predominantly French-speaking province. As such, it is the focal point of all francophone culture in the country. If you want to feel like you've been to Europe without leaving ?North America, Quebec is the place you need to be. Which of these great French Canadian attractions would you most like to visit on your next travels to la belle provance?

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Vote for: What is the best sports event to visit (part 40)

sports | Mar 25th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
sydney hobart yacht race
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
470 class world championships
470 Class World Championships
louisville slugger museum induction ceremony
Louisville Slugger Museum Induction Ceremony
lake el salto largemouth bass
Lake El Salto Largemouth Bass
tysfjord fishing
Tysfjord Fishing

The world of sport is a wide world indeed. If you're traveling about for business or pleasure, you might want to take the time to see some of these great sports and racing events and locales. If you are an avid traveler, perhaps you follow a given team or player around the world as they win their way to the top. Which of these great sporting destinations do you like the best?

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