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From Machu Pichu to Lima

Did you ever wonder how Machu Picchu was built? Or how such a powerful civilization was created such as the Romans? What about the Great Wall of China? Ancient civilizations such as the Incas are fascinating. Their ability to build such extravagant sites with their hands, literally remains honorable. Our world went from the Inca civilization, a civilization filled with astronomy and math among other things, ...

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Best Places to Nap on the Road

I don't quite understand how one can get tired when traveling but it happens to me, and I'm sure it happens to the most of you. Exploring new sites, walking around cities, visiting museums, hiking a volcano and ok- partying. I guess you can easily get tired from backpacking but let's just say that you can sometimes get creative with finding a place to nap. Especially when someone like me loves to sleep! Par ...

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Happy Friday!

I came across this video this week and really enjoyed it so I thought I should share it with you all. TGIF! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYFSSXhVgSE&feature=player_embedded#at=34] ...

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Best Skating Rinks Around the World

With winter slowly coming to an end, you're probably starting to get impatient for the arrival for spring. National Geographics created a list of the top 5 places to go ice skating in the World. Why not take a quick trip to one of these close travel destinations and enjoy a different kind of travel experience? Rideau Canal in Ottawa Somerset House, London National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C El Zocalo, M ...

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Banff Mountain Festival

The good thing about having friends with similar interest is having the opportunity of discovering new things! I had never previously heard about the Banff Mountain Festival but I'm glad I had the chance of getting to know more of it last Friday. The Banff Mountain Festival is a festival that takes place in Banff (Alberta), Canada every year in October on the first weekend that the ski center opens for the ...

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Collecting Money From Around The World

I'm not into collecting items but there is one thing I naturally began collecting: bills and change from around the World. After every trip, I found myself with money so I started placing them in a bag. It's not much money but it represents places I've visited, from Norway to Thailand to Brazil to Morocco. You must be wondering what I'll be doing with that change? I decided that I'd like to eventually eithe ...

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25 Today & Celebrating It In VEGAS

Today is the big day, for two reasons. One as being it’s the day I leave for VEGAS to party and two being that I am 25 years old!!!!!! EKKK. For over a year now, I have been planning this trip to Vegas for my 25th. I wanted all my close friends to come and celebrate with me, although with jobs and all a few things change. However, with over 10 of us going I am already seeing an epic long weekend. For the pa ...

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Disney Movie Tron Legacy: Filmed in The Ice Hotel “Legacy of The River”

[caption id="attachment_3831" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: wired.com"][/caption]There are many Ice Hotels in the world and many individuals usually only go to visit but never stay the night. Although in resent months, the largest and the first Ice Hotel that is made up of just ice and snow has taken the stand to be extremely unique. Why is this so? Well this Ice Hotel, “Legacy of The ...

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Top 5 Travel Movies

Did you ever watch a movie and thought: I wish I was there or I want to go there? Some movies are famous for their story lines, others for their producers, but some movies are remembered for their beautiful landscape and scenery. Those are the type of movies that stay stuck in my head. Below are my top 5 travel movies. 5. The Beach I was in complete aw when I first saw this movie. The beaches looked so pris ...

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Strange Australian Laws

Whether you're a true blue Aussie or just in town for a visit - there's plenty to love about Australia. However, outside of the beautiful beaches and spectacular scenery, Australia's unique history has left a rather bizarre and strange collection of rules and regulations that govern different regions. In fact, many of these laws are still enforced today. Here are some things to be aware of if you're travell ...

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