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Pilgrimage Site Roundup
Questions and AnswersVote for: What is the best pilgrimage site to visit (part 1)
pilgrimage sites | Jul 5th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Jagannatha |

| Cathedral of St. Mary of Zion |

| Sri Harmandir Sahib |

| Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe |

| Shatrunjaya Hill |
Pilgrimage sites offer many advantages as destinations for global travelers. They are sites that are familiar with housing and feeding many guests, so your stay there should be well hospitable. In addition, pilgrimage sites tend to be centers of great learning and urban advancement, with many great sites to see. Which of these great pilgrimage sites would you most like to visit?
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Vote for: What is the best pilgrimage site to visit (part 2)
pilgrimage sites | Jul 5th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
A trip to a great world pilgrimage site is a great chance to see something of people's fundamental belief systems. It can teach you about the very foundations of civilized culture and the ever-confounding game we call society.These sites are all full of wonderful art and magical energy. Which of them do you consider most worthy of a dedicated pilgrimage?
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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Vietnam (part 1)
vietnam | Jul 11th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
Vietnam was once the name associated with a horrible bloody savage conflict and the resulting lost of innumerable lives. However, in the modern world, Vietnam is a thriving south east Asian economy and a beautiful and much loved country full of happy and hospitable locals. Where in this tropical wonderland would you most like to visit on your next trip?
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Vote for: What is the best site to visit in Morocco (part 1)
morocco | Aug 8th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
Morocco has made improvements in human rights under King Mohammed VI and its press is moderately free, but the government occasionally takes action against journalists who report on three broad subjects considered to be taboo: the monarchy, Islam, and the status of Western Sahara. Despite the continuing reforms, ultimate authority remains in the hands of the monarch. Which of his great sites would you most like to visit?
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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Ecuador (part 2)
ecuador | Aug 10th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
When Quito withdrew from the territories in 1830, the country became the "Republic of the Equator." Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999. Although Ecuador marked 25 years of civilian governance in 2004, the period has been marred by political instability. These days it is safe to visit with many sights to see. Which one would you most like to take in for yourself?
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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Jamaica (part 1)
jamaica | Aug 4th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
Jamaica was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1494 - was settled by the Spanish early in the 16th century. The native Taino Indians, who had inhabited Jamaica for centuries, were gradually exterminated and replaced by African slaves. These days it's a popular tourist destination and a bustling hive of activity to enjoy. Which site in Jamaica would you most like to visit?
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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Vietnam (part 2)
vietnam | Jul 11th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
Vietnam is no longer the site of serious jungle warfare. Rather, the country has developed, since the cease of American hostilities there, towards something of a western democratic ideal, with capitalist businesses flourishing and the local population healthy and well fed. Which of these idyllic locations in Vietnam would you most like to visit on your next trip there?
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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Honduras (part 2)
honduras | Jul 19th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
Once part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982.The country is full of amazing sites that are definitely worth your time to visit. Which of these great sites would you most like to see in person?
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Vote for: What is the best site to visit in Morocco (part 2)
morocco | Aug 8th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
Morocco's internationalized city of Tangier and most Spanish possessions were turned over to the new country in 1956. Morocco virtually annexed Western Sahara during the late 1970s, but final resolution on the status of the territory remains unresolved. Gradual political reforms in the 1990s resulted in the establishment of a bicameral legislature, which first met in 1997. These days the country is still ruled by a king. Which of hist wonderful possessions would you most like to visit?
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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Thailand (part 1)
thailand | Aug 2nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Temple of the Golden Buddha |

| Vimanmek Mansion Museum |

| Rajadamnern Stadium |

| Koh Bangu and the Similan Islands |

| The Eastern and Oriental Express |
A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US treaty ally following the conflict. These days it's a lovely place to visit. Which site in Thailand would you most like to see for yourself?
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