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Visit Florida

travel — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:06:11 +0000

Florida, with a total area of approximately 58,000 square miles is the twenty second (22) largest state in the nation, however it's population which is in excess of 17,000,000 makes it the nation's fourth (4th) largest state population wise. It has over 1,800 miles of coastline with over 1,200 ...

Scotland History and Tourism - Edinburgh Travel

travel — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:05:05 +0000

Scotland's geography has been integral to its political, social, economic and cultural development, discover more about the physical make-up of the country, together with some facts and figures about its people.

What makes Scotland so distinctive? There are some things that are uniquely Sc...

The Day the Sun Came Out!

travel — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:03:13 +0000

The day the sun came out was like heaven. I enjoyed the first Californian sun up here in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The air was refreshing and turned out to change my whole attitude.

The sun is out and all is well! At least that's how I feel today. It's amazing what a little sun can do ...

It’s Almost Here!! Spring Break Vacation Time is Right Around the Corner!

travel — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:04:13 +0000

The time is almost here when you take that last exam, pack your bags, and head on spring break for the time of your life. Although it's still a couple months away, you should already be planning your trip, which of the top destinations you are heading to, and learning as much as you can so you a...

Lovely Laos

travel — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:01:05 +0000

I have been in Laos less than 24 hours and already i am in love with this place...It truly is, as my guidebook said, "a breath of fresh air". Perhaps it is just escaping the madness and mayhem that is Bangkok but I think regardless of where I've come from I'd find this place magical...

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Tips For A Vacation That Is More Fun And Less Expensive

travel — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:03:00 +0000

Just about everyone loves to travel, and travel is one of the most intriguing and fun activities one can engage in. Travel provides the remarkable ability to see the world from a whole new perspective, and I for one believe that if people traveled more outside their country there would be far les...

Discover The Pasadena City College Flea Market And Swap Meet

travel — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:05:09 +0000

On the first Sunday of every month, Pasadena City College hosts a flea market and swap meet, from 8:00am to 3:00pm. This flea market is located on the Pasadena City College campus, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA. 91106, (626) 585-7906, on parking lots 1-4 along the south side. and the west s...

Maine in Winter

travel — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:02:02 +0000

For anyone who likes snow and winter weather, the state of Maine provides a perfect vacation spot, especially northern areas like Aroostook County with towns like Caribou, Limestone, and Presque Isle hidden beyond large cities and heavily populated areas. A visit in winter results in a different ...

Fliying to Barcelona Airport Please Get Me Out of Here

travel — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:05:07 +0000

There is only one airport in Barcelona city, commonly known by the locals as "L'Aeroport del Prat".

Barcelona Airport is located 12 kilometres south-east of Barcelona city centre and 3km from Barcelona's harbour (one of the most important in the Mediterranean Sea).

There are a few...

Surf Spots Guide

travel — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:01:04 +0000

The wind comes brushing through the hair, the surfs are up and you are at the verge of the never-ending expense of the pacific. The great American dream is incomplete probably without the great exploits of the sea. The sea never needs the coast guard to be glorified in the USA; it is in fact the ...

Destinations in Southern Germany The Romantic Road

travel — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:05:04 +0000

The Romantic Road follows an old trade route and leads from the city of W

#1 in Series If You’re Going to Malta, Be Sure to See…. Maqluba

travel — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:07:04 +0000

Maqluba is a sink hole just at the edge of the village of Qrendi, in the southeast part of the island. If a sinkhole sounds like a strange place to visit, it is. But it's a pleasant green oasis in the yellow sandstone desert of the rest of the island, and Maqluba has a story that's worth the tr...

Manitoba The Eastern Prairie

travel — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:07:00 +0000

Manitoba is one of Canada's provinces. It is the fifth Canadian province created by the government in 1870. Manitoba's population is around 1,176,132. To the west of Manitoba is saskenwan and to the east is the province of Ontario. It is considered a Prairie Provinces. It also is the most easte...

Looking For A Winter Break

travel — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:07:06 +0000

Want to escape the winter chill, but find beach holidays boring? Why not try a sightseeing holiday in the west of Ireland.

Many visitors see Ireland as a leafy green island, full of pubs, clubs and thatched cottages. And to be honest- they're not far wrong. The more west you travel, the mo...

Haunted Baltimore Prowling for Phantasms in Fell’s Point and Beyond

travel — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:04:09 +0000

A man moves into a house on Lancaster Street, Baltimore. One day, he decides to take down the previous owner's kitchen curtains. He takes out a wobbly stool and steps up to remove them. Suddenly, he looses his balance and begins to fall. Then, a hand presses against his back, steadying him...