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My 7 Super Shots

My 7 Super Shots

Recently I was nominated by my friends Traveling Canucks to participate in HostelBookers My 7 Super Shots. Just like with my recent posts Best of Globotreks’ Travel 2011 and My Travel Adventures from A to Z, here I’ll showcase some of the best and favorite moments.  But this time, it’ll be with pictures.  Here are my [...]

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Being Prepared For Backpacking Around The States

Being Prepared For Backpacking Around The States

This is a guest post by Felicity Hannah. Thousands of people go backpacking across America every year to learn about the rich history and heritage and immerse themselves in the culture as they travel from one city or state to the next. Here are a few helpful hints and tips for anyone keen on going [...]

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Smokey Mountains Whitewater Rafting, Pigeon River, Tennessee

Weekly Snapshot: Whitewater Rafting At The Smokies

  Pigeon River – Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee During my visit to Tennessee I had the chance to experience more than its famous country music and its hillbilly culture; I got to experience its wild oudoors known as the Great Smoky Mountains. The Great Smoky Mountains are a mountain range rising along the Tennessee–North Carolina border [...]

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Weekly Snapshot: Bow Bridge

Weekly Snapshot: Bow Bridge

The Bow Bridge – Central Park, New York City The Bow Bridge is one of the most famous bridges along Central Park.  It is usually related to “lovers” in New York City, both in real life and reel life. This Classical Greek refined bridge of the mid 19th century is located mid-park at 74th Street, [...]

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Photo Essay: Life in New York

Photo Essay: Life in New York

It’s been 4 years since I moved to New York City.  The living experience has been a visual and sensorial overload that has kept me entertained and curious to experience even more. New York has presented me with many interesting sights during my daily life that have inspired me to snap a shot, even with [...]

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Grand Central Terminal, New York City

Weekly Snapshot: Grand Central Terminal Statues

Grand Central Terminal – Midtown, New York Since it’s construction in 1871, much of the Grand Central Terminal Beaux-Arts facade in New York City is decorated with famous art statues and brilliant bronze and gold accents. Outside the station, the clock in front of the Grand Central Terminal facade facing 42nd Street contains the world’s [...]

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5 Urban Things To Experience In Boston

5 Urban Things To Experience In Boston

Boston, the unofficial capital of New England, is a city with a prominent American colonial history.  Along with its numerous historical landmarks and museums, Boston is home to a wide variety of restaurants, stores, and public parks – with the Charles River Esplanade being one of the best parks in the city.  Of great importance [...]

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Hawaii: Beyond the Stereotype

Hawaii: Beyond the Stereotype

This is a guest post by Nazeli K. Kyuregyan Heavenly beaches and orchid leis, aloha-shirted tourists and film-star mansions, handsome surfers and hula dancers are just a few of the most common Hawaiian stereotypes. But, as with most stereotypes, they only depict a tiny part of the truth. Some essential Hawaiian vocabulary will help you [...]

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A Guide To The City Of Las Vegas

A Guide To The City Of Las Vegas

This is a guest post by Iain Miller. Are you planning a trip to Las Vegas and wondering what it’s like? Las Vegas is an adult playground with 24-hour gambling, fabulous restaurants, many shops, fabulous shows, lots of attractions, and very interesting architecture. It’s a lot of fun and can be overwhelming. If you’re not [...]

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7 Additional Buildings You Should See When in New York City

7 Additional Buildings You Should See When in New York City

New York City’s skyline is one of the most famous and is well recognized around the world.  But, what makes it so special?  I might say that its height complexity and the variety of architectural styles play a big role in its uniqueness.  As a continuation to the pervious 7 buildings you should see when [...]

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