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Modern Wonders

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Vote for: Which wonder of the modern world would you most like to visit?

wonders | May 10th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
channel tunnel
Channel Tunnel
cn tower
CN Tower
empire state building
Empire State Building
itaipu dam
Itaipu Dam
panama canal
Panama Canal

These modern world wonders stretch the very limits of human engineering ingenuity. Which one would you most like to visit?

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Which one is the best of these New wonders of the world?

Vote for: Which one of these New wonders of the World do you like best?

giza pyramid complex | May 17th, 2010 | by Richard Frost
giza pyramid complex
Giza Pyramid Complex
colosseum
Colosseum
machu picchu
Machu Picchu
taj mahal
Taj Mahal
chichen itza
Chichen Itza

New Seven Wonders of the World was a project that attempted to update the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World concept with a modern list of wonders. A popularity poll was led by Canadian-Swiss Bernard Weber. Here are the 5 we liked best.

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Vote for: What is the best canyon to visit (part 2)

canyons | Sep 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
zambezi gorge
Zambezi Gorge
havasu canyon
Havasu Canyon
grand canyon verdon
Grand Canyon of the Verdon
canyonlands national park
Canyonlands National Park
partnachklamm
Partnachklamm

The world's great canyons and gorges provide a wonderful place for travelers to see the natural features of the earth in their most resplendent. These amazing geological formations make the surrounding geography special and sanctified. You can find your soul hidden in the cracks of a great canyon.which of these amazing canyons from around the world would you most like to see?

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Vote for: What is the best modern architectural site to visit in the USA (part 4)

architecture | May 31st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
brooklyn bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
boston public library
Boston Public Library
crown hall
Crown Hall
flatiron building
Flatiron Building
lake point tower
Lake Point Tower

America is home to some of the most majestic and inspiring architectural wonders ever created by man. The rich urban tapestry of America is bejeweled with many extraordinary examples of cleverly crafted architecture. Many of these modern wonders are easily accessible for tourists and the general public alike. Which of them would you most lie to visit?

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Vote for: Which of the five deepest caves in the world is the best for a tourist visit?

caves | Apr 25th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
crows cave georgia
The Crows' Cave in Georgia
gouffre mirolda cave france
Gouffre Mirolda cave in France
vogelshacht lamprechtsofen cave austria
Vogelshacht and Lamprechtsofen cave in Austria
torca del cerro del cuevon cave spain
Torca del Cerro del Cuevon cave in Spain
cehi 2 cave slovenia
Cehi 2 cave in Slovenia

Deep caves are one natural wonder worth traveling to see. There are deep caves all over Europe. Which of these super-deep fissures would you most like to explore?

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Vote for: What is the best place to go for a stargazing vacation (part 2)

stargazing | Jun 3rd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
uluru night
Uluru at Night
night sky lake tekapo
The night sky over Lake Tekapo
mauna kea stargazing hawaii
Mauna Kea: Stargazing in Hawaii
sky arkaroola wilderness sanctuary
Sky over Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
night skies kimberley
Night skies over the Kimberley

Stargazing while traveling is a good way to fight homesickness. The stars are so very far away that they make our simple travels here on the earth seem sedentary in comparison. It is always a comfort to look up to a starry sky from a far-off, desolate location, and remember that all your loved ones safe at home are able to look up and see the very same stars. Which of these stargazing vacation spots would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: Which of the world's greatest mountains would you most like to visit (part 1)

mountains | May 17th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
torres del paine chile
Torres del Paine, Chile
mount everest nepal
Mount Everest, Nepal
mount fuji japan
Mount Fuji, Japan
grand tetons united states
Grand Tetons, United States
kilimanjaro tanzania
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Since the dawn of time, mountains have been inspiring man to reach and build towards the heavens. Many primitive cultures worshiped these giant geological formations as deities in their own right, and built ancient temple to mimic the shape of them. While on vacation, you should take some time to take in (and maybe climb) on of these amazing mountains.

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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 modern architectural site to visit in the USA (part 5)

architecture | May 31st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
johnson s glass house
Johnson's Glass House
seagram building
Seagram Building
wingspread
Wingspread
space needle
Space Needle
daily news building
Daily News Building

Architecture is one of America's innate talents. Across the union, one can find many stunning examples of modern multi-story construction for commercial, public, residential and industrial purpose. Many of these amazing buildings are open for public examination. Which one are you most likely to make the effort to visit on your next voyage to the USA?

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Vote for: Which abandoned pyramid site is the most fun to visit?

pyramids | Apr 25th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
pyramids giza egypt
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
gebel barkal nubia
Gebel Barkal, Nubia
tomb cestius rome italy
Tomb of Cestius, Rome, Italy
ryugyong hotel pyongyang north korea
Ryugyong Hotel, Pyongyang, North Korea
great pyramid cholula mexico
Great Pyramid at Cholula, Mexico

Pyramids are a fascinating man-made wonder that never fail to impress even the most seasoned adventure traveler. Which of these impressive, if abandoned, monuments to human ingenuity is the best site to visit for a fun trip?

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