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Excursions in Luxor

one ruler named Mentuhotep, meaning Montu is satisfied, took the prenomen of Nebhepetre, and it is he who is credited with once again reuniting all Egypt under one ruler, and beginning the 11th Dynasty, what Egyptologists call the Middle Kingdom. Nebhepetre ruled for 51 years, and built the temple at Deir el-Bahri that most likely served as the inspiration for the later and larger temple built next to it by Hatshepsut in the 18th Dynasty.

Once again Thebes declined politically, as Amenemhat I of

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At the Center of Israel

Tel Aviv is often the place where the reporters camp out in the Middle East. While it has been a region ravaged by bombs and trouble, it is often a great place to begin from when reporters are trying to tell a story. It is a place where many on scene reporters have cultivated contacts and learned the basics of language so they can go forth and hire a crew and get the story they need. This type of energy makes Tel Aviv feel as though it is a more progressive state, one where the truth lurks just

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Son Tra Peninsula, a special gift to Danang

Son Tra Peninsula, about10km from the center of Da Nang City to the North-east, is a special gift of the god to Danang. It is an ideal place for tourists in Vietnam travel to the city, to get away for the day and enjoy the real feeling of a different Vietnam.

It is 693m high above sea level; Son Tra Peninsula is 10km from the center of Da Nang City to the North-east. Son Tra Mountain can be seen from every place of the city. Son Tra looks like a mushroom of which cap is Son Tra Mountain and stalk

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The colorful state of India; Rajasthan is an incredible state and royal land. State has tales and history all deprived form royals of Rajasthan. Their presence, culture tradition has made the state a heritage one and panoramic. Millions of international/domestic travelers, ways to Rajasthan for heritage tour in North East India. All international travelers coming to India, surely wants to make their trip into land of Rajasthan.

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Travelers get escaped into the gasping beauty of Rajasthan and endors

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Beauty of Hanoi through the paintings

Hanoi beautiful! Beautiful trees on each, the street, beautiful roof over a space of a simple wind, clouds, falling leaves fluttering sound, footsteps on the path away matches ulcers ... Ha Noi, very ancient, but poetic truth.


Hanoi is always a source of endless inspiration in the art. There were so many songs praising Hanoi, how many poems that celebrate the land thousands of years of cultural character. And we also see a very close Hanoi in the paintings were painted with whole heart and passi

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Top Tips for Kid-friendly Travel

By Shannon Farley

Traveling with kids. For the seasoned traveler, it’s no big deal, they say. A bit more luggage and stuff to carry. For first-timers they tend to fall into two camps – optimistic or terrified.KID-03-300x200.jpg?width=300

My sister is probably the most efficient family traveler I know. She has her work cut out for her with 2-year-old and 4-year-old girls. Like a well-oiled machine, she’s ready for every contingency as if preparing for a survival operation. Sticky hands or nowhere to wash before eating? She pu

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The Good Life in Costa Rica

By Shannon Farley

Dreamy, breezy, sun soaked days. Should I lie in the sun on my terracotta tiled terrace, or splash about in my private pool? Or maybe I’ll go for a swim in the sea in an azure blue cove edging a blindingly white sand beach. Later, I’ll take a siesta on my cushy white sofa, terrace doors thrown open to the ocean breezes, until the temptation of chilled fresh fruit cocktails and a private chef-prepared gourmet dinner calls me to see the blazing sunset.

SUENOS-01-300x200.jpg?width=300Welcome to the good life at C

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The Mac Cuu Family Tombs are elaborately decorated with lions, dragons and phoenixes. If tourists in Vietnam travel want to discover the history of Ha Tien, Kien Giang province, visiting the Tombs is a right choice.

The Mac Cuu Family Tombs are found near the town of Ha Tien, Kien Giang province. This family played a prominent role in the history of Ha Tien. During the time that the town was still part of Cambodia, Mac Cuu was the Khmer appointed to be the governor of this land. Faced by attacks

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Enjoy Solemn Atmosphere in Chau Thoi Mountain Pagoda

Chau Thoi Mountain Pagoda owns a landscape beauty and has a quiet solemn atmosphere, which attracts tourists in Vietnam travel. It was founded by the Buddhist monk Khanh Long in the 17th century.

Chau Thoi Mountain Pagoda is located in Binh An Commune, Thuan An District, Binh Duong Province. According to the history of the Nguyen Dynasty, Chau Thoi Mountain Pagoda was founded by the Buddhist monk Khanh Long in the 17th century.

 

Enjoy Solemn Atmosphere in Chau Thoi Mountain Pagoda

Chau Thoi Mountain Pagoda

 

   The present building was constructed in

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Banteay Srey, Angkor's 'Women's Temple'

"This Camdodian temple, in the Angkor region, is undoubtedly a woman.

One begins to realize it even before finding out the translation of its name: Banteay Srey means "refuge of women," and it was built for them.

Banteay Srey - woman temple in Angkor Cambodia

It is small and elegant, like a genuine woman.

Banteay Srey - woman temple in Angkor Cambodia

Banteay Srey - woman temple in Angkor Cambodia

Every line is well-balanced, every angle is magnetic like a genuine woman.

Banteay Srey - woman temple in Angkor Cambodia

Banteay Srey - woman temple in Angkor Cambodia

It is neat and clean like a genuine woman.

Banteay Srey - woman temple in Angkor Cambodia

Banteay Srey - woman temple in Angkor Cambodia

It has smooth and soft skin, like every woman has.

Though everything is made of stone, one can believe, that it is a soft spon

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CHEAPFLIGHTS MEDIA BECOMES MOMONDO GROUP

REFLECTS FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL GROWTH &

MOMONDO BRAND BUILDING

 

Board strengthened with appointment of momondo founder Thorvald Stigsen

Corporate rebrand will see Company continue to grow both brands online.

Group unveils new sites: Cheapflights.co.za and Momondo.ro

Cheapflights Media Ltd is adopting the name of its Danish travel search site subsidiary, momondo, as the Company’s new corporate identity. This decision reflects the company’s long-term strategy to further develop its geographical presen

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Primitive beauty of Minh Hoa Forest

We followed Dinh Hong Nham, a famous forester, and spent several days going through thick forests and crossing over streams to discover the beauty and mystery of caves hidden in deep forests in Minh Hoa District, Quang Binh Province according to Vietnam travel news. During our trip, we had to climb over many rocks and go through deep valleys under the canopy of a primitive forest. The forest was wet with dew and the rotten leaves made moss grow on rough rocky blocks. It was so dangerous that if

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The management of Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA) has launched a Gorilla tracking promotion to coincide with Uganda’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations to enable potential visitors enjoy the same gorilla experience at subsidized rates.

A statement from the acting Executive Director, promotional prices will apply for visitors wishing to track gorillas within the months of November 2012, April 2013 and May 2013.Foreign Non Residents will pay US $ 350 for a permit, Foreign Residents US$300 a
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Dalaman, Turkey

I love to travel as much as possible, and I always travel by cruise. However, I heard very good things about Dalaman, Turkey. It’s a quiet, peaceful town in southwest Turkey and has beautiful weather. I’d also heard great things about a fantastic 5-star hotel called hotel Grand Azur; however I still love my cruises so I didn't know what to do. I can only get the time off work once a year to take myself and my wife away on vacation.

So after hours of research I discovered that we could spend a wee

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10 California Outdoor Destinations Not To Miss

To be a native Californian, one grows up with an appreciation for outdoor spaces. Where else can you surf and ski in the same day or climb a waterfall and be in the desert in a matter of hours. California, “The Golden State”  that brings us Hollywood, Cable cars reaching for the stars, up San Francisco hills, fine wine, technology that charges the world, also gives us some of the greatest outdoor spaces that rival any destination on the planet. In California you’re never far from nature. Waterfa

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Hurghada Holidays and vacation

Once a small fishing village, this is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Egypt. And with good reason. You can’t beat this area for sunshine, sand and atmosphere. Enjoy it from the comfort of our family holiday villas in Hurghada, or treat yourself to one of our all inclusive hotels. In Hurghada town, among the mosques, bazaars and narrow streets, you’ll discover a glimpse of authentic Egypt.

You’ll find an amazing range of hotels in Hurghada, Egypt. All of our low cost or luxury

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Hotels in Hurghada

Hurghada is one of the most attractive destinations in Egypt. It is a place full of surprises and rich cultural and historical heritage. Pretty much as all the country of Egypt. Visiting Hurghada will bring you an unforgettable vacation. It is a place which is full of tourists coming to spend a great holiday. There are many resorts that will fit your budget, no matter if you are looking for a luxury holiday or you are traveling on a budget. The history of this destination is something you should

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Enjoy Lobsters When Visiting Halong Bay

When you are on your favourite Vietnam Tours and you think you have marvelled enough on the beauty of Halong Bay, then you have only satisfied one of your senses. Of course the landscape, the emerald sea, the more or less 2000 limestone karst and the beautiful junk boat cruises leave nothing but beautiful visual memories. World travellers say that if you want classical music and refined culture you go to Prague, but if you want amazing wonders of nature you go to Halong Bay. This was a fact reco
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Location: Alexandre Yersin Memorial Sites includes 3 places:

- Doctor Yersin’s library in Nha Trang Pasteur Institute, Khanh Hoa Province.- Linh Son Pagoda, Suoi Cat Commune, Dien Khanh District, Khanh Hoa Province (the former workroom of the doctor in Suoi Dau).
- Alexandre Yersin’s Grave in Suoi Cat Commune, Dien Khanh District, Khanh Hoa Province.

Characteristic: Alexandre Yersin Memorial Sites was built to commemorate Alexandre Yersin who devoted 50 years of his life to work in Pasteur Institu

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Du Hang Pagoda has the ancient style and originated since Tien Le dynasty, come here tourists in Vietnam travel will have a chance to contemplate many valuable Buddha statues, horizontal lacquered board, parallel sentences bearing the art style of the Nguyen dynasty.

Lying on Ho Nam Ward- Le Chan District, 2km southwest of City center, Du Hang Pagoda's nom de plume is Phuc Lam Tu, which used to be ancient pagoda and on the big scale in Hai Phong. 

 


Pagoda has the ancient style and originated since

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