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Vietnam History Museum

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Vietnam (part 2)

vietnam | Jul 11th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
mekong delta
Mekong Delta
sapa town
Sapa Town
islands ha long bay
Islands of Ha Long Bay
vietnam history museum
Vietnam History Museum
mui ne beach
Mui Ne Beach

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 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 (part 11)

european military history | Dec 4th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
staigue fort
Staigue Fort
baba vida castle
Baba Vida Castle
grenoble bastille
Grenoble Bastille
garibaldi s house museum
Garibaldi's House Museum
malta national war museum
Malta National War Museum

Europe is a wonderful place to visit, and it's always a great idea to take your family where they can see the products of history. These sites are all over the palace in Europe, as the continent has been steeped in so much violence and military mayhem over the ages. Which of these amazing European historical military sites would you most like to see for yourself?

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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 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 world's best tomb or memorial (part 3)

tombs | Nov 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
vietnam veterans memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
yad vashem holocaust memorial
Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
wat phra kaew the temple emerald buddha
Wat Phra Kaew (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
imperial tombs ming qing dynasties
Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
soltaniyeh
Soltaniyeh

Venerating the dead is an important part of the grieving process. Whenever a civilization looses a great leader or the greater part of a generation, there is a tendency to sculpt some sort of public memorial space dedicated to the fallen heroes. When you travel the world, these locations can provide welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of regular tourist centers. Which of these great tombs and monuments do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best military history site to visit in Europe (part 2)

european military history | Dec 1st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
ypres salient
The Ypres Salient
atlantic wall museum
Atlantic Wall Museum
vimy ridge
Vimy Ridge
d day beaches
The D-Day Beaches
battle waterloo battlefield
Battle of Waterloo Battlefield

The military history of the European continent is long and storied, and if you visit the place there are lots of different locations where you can view that history for yourself. Many great conflicts have played themselves out in the European countryside, and many locations remain disfigured by the conflicts to this day. Which of these great European military history destinations would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best site to visit in Mauritius (Part 2)

mauritius | Jul 27th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
rodrigues
Rodrigues
cap malheureux beach
Cap Malheureux Beach
port louis central market
Port Louis Central Market
la vanille reserve des mascareigne
La Vanille Reserve des Mascareigne
mauritius natural history museum
Mauritius Natural History Museum

Mauritius remained a strategically important British naval base, and later an air station, playing an important role during World War II for anti-submarine and convoy operations, as well as the collection of signals intelligence. Although the country is now a peaceful nation, there remains discontent among creole populations. Which of their island's scenic attractions would to you most desire to see?

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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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Which is the best Dinosaur museum in the world?

Vote for: Which is the best Dinosaur museum in the world?

wyoming dinosaur center | May 10th, 2010 | by Richard Frost
wyoming dinosaur center
Wyoming Dinosaur Center
rocky mountain dinosaur resource center
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
dinosaur national monument
Dinosaur National Monument
dinosaur journey
Dinosaur Journey
peabody museum natural history
Peabody Museum of Natural History

The Dinosaurs might have extinct, but they continue to fascinate the people all over the world.USA has some most famous Dinosaurs museum in the world that preserve the fossils for public show.

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