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Mar20

Bangkok Thailand

Published by in Arts, Asia, Eating, Hiking, Hotels, Photos, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism, Walking

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Bangkok is an urban and cultural place, where all roads meet, an exaggeration of every aspect of life in the kingdom. Although the traffic jam and pollution, the city is the financial center of one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

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Mar20

48 hours in Vancouver, Canada

Published by in Arts, Biking, Canada, Eating, Events, Hiking, Museums, North America, Parks, Restaurants, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Walking

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Vancouver is two cities rolled into one. This Canadian city is absolutely spectacular with its panoramic hiking and bike paths, with pine-tree-lined waterway that connects Vancouver with the Pacific Ocean. The city is one of the world’s most livable place because of expanding restaurants scene, quickly neighborhoods, distinctive shops and lively bars that party all night.

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Mar15

Tiger’s Nest Monastery

Published by in Asia, Bhutan, Climbing, Extreme, Hiking, Monuments, Praying, Relaxing, Travel Stories

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Taktshang, also called the Tiger’s Nest monastery is in the middle of the Bhutanese mountains, several hours outside of Paro (the only city with an airport). Taktshang is the most famous of monasteries in Bhutan. It hangs on a cliff at 3,120 metres (10,200 feet), some 700 meters (2,300 feet) above the bottom of Paro valley. A place of pilgrimage for Buddhists.

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Mar14

Puerto Vallarta – the home of Tequila and Mariachi

Published by in Adventure, Biking, Cruise, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Resorts, Romantic, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Shopping, Snorkeling

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By reputation the second of Mexico‘s beach resorts, Puerto Vallarta is smaller, quieter and younger than Acapulco. It lies in the middle of the 22-kilometers wide Bahia de Banderas (the Bay of Flags), the seventh largest bay in the world, fringed by endless sandy beaches and backed by the jungly slopes of the Sierra Madre. Once but a tiny fishing village, Puerto Vallarta is now a world class resort that has retained all of the quaint charms of the original village yet embodies all of the characteristics you’ve come to expect in a modern resort.

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Mar08

Loreto Bay

Published by in Adventure, Chillin, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, North America, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories

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Loreto Bay is a resort community with total of 6, 000 residences in desert of Baja California. The resort has 240 pretty colorful houses with cupolas; some of them are painted bright blue or yellow, others are pink, beige or green.

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Mar05

Hoover Dam

Published by in Adventure, Extreme, Hiking, History, North America, Photos, Relaxing, United States of America, Walking

hoover dam 2 Hoover Dam, located on the Colorado River, on the borders of Nevada and Arizona, has a length of 1,244 feet and a height of 726 feet. Hoover Dam was for many years the largest dam in the world. It is now one of the most interesting attractions in the west and a major tourist attraction. Hoover Dam is 30 miles from Las Vegas. It is a popular day trip. Close to 1,000,000 visitors a year take the tour and millions more drive across the dam.

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Feb26

La Coluccia, Italy

Published by in Europe, Hiking, Italy, Kayaking, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Sailing, Sightseeings, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories, Villas

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La Coluccia Resort is perfectly sitted just on the delightful sandy beach on the north coast of Sardinia, Italy. The neighbouring seaside resort is Porto Pozzo just on 4km away. As well as there are other resort near by, such as Santa Teresa Gallura, Palau, Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda.

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Feb15

Eagle Nook Resort, Vancouver

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Located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in the heart of one of the most picturesque natural areas of the Pacific Northwest, situated on 70 secluded acres of pristine forest. No roads lead to Eagle Nook Resort. Water taxi transfer departs from Ucluelet, for a 45 minute scenic cruise thought the Broken Groups Islands. The marine wildlife excursion is a truly memorable experience. While coasting by islands with amazing rock outcroppings, gorgeous beaches, tiny inlets and majestic forests, all breathtaking – whether seen on a sunny day, through coastal mists you will be in touch with nature.

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Feb08

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise awaits your arrival

Published by in Adventure, Biking, Canada, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Hotels, Kayaking, North America, Parks, Photos, Rafting, Relaxing, Skiing, UNESCO

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Tucked away within Banff National Park, within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the largest hotels in the Canadian Rockies. Surrounded by snow-frosted Rocky Mountain peaks, secluded next to a legendary lake, showcased by a majestic glacier. This grand resort offers its guests a front-row seat to some of the country’s most spectacular scenery. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is an all-season, recreational paradise that has been attracting guests from around the world since 1890. The hotel has 550 guest rooms including a wide array of luxury suites.

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Jan25

One of the world’s most romantic ski resorts

Published by in Biking, Canada, Hiking, Hotels, North America, Parks, Rafting, Skiing, Spa

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Originally built in 1942, The Post Hotel & Spa in Lake Louise resonates with the spirit of its colorful founder, Sir Norman Watson – and the dedication of its current owners. For more than 25 years, their shared passion has been to welcome guests to this world-class alpine destination. Summer and winter, the Canadian Rockies at their finest. Perched at 1500 meters amidst the natural wonders of Banff National Park you will find this cherished Alpine chalet. The Post Hotel & Spa is just minutes away from the Canada‘s largest ski area and the abundance of snow is just one reason a growing number of European skiers visit the area each winter.

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