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Nordfjord in Norway

Nordfjord in Norway

Nordfjord is situated in the northern part of Sogn og Fjordane county in Western Norway.......[Read More]
Costa Rica Resort Vacations

Costa Rica Resort Vacations

Costa Rica has many natural resourcesCosta Rica Countryside image by oddzen89 from Fotolia.comCosta Rica has become a tourists destination for those interested in outdoor and eco-friendly vacations. Visitors to Costa Rica enjoy scuba diving, sport-fishing, snorkeling, and sailing. The.........[Read More]
The Changing of the Guard in Oslo

The Changing of the Guard in Oslo

The Changing of the Guard in Oslo is a daily event taking place at 13:30 (1:30 pm) at the Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway.......[Read More]
Annual Festivals and Events in Lima, Peru

Annual Festivals and Events in Lima, Peru

A list of all of the major annually recurring festivals and events in Lima and the wider Lima Metropolitan Area (including Callao).......[Read More]
Norway's Customs Regulations for Gift Givers

Norway's Customs Regulations for Gift Givers

Sending a gift into Norway? For gifts with value greater than 25,000 NOK or equivalent, you must complete a simple import/export form.......[Read More]
Mendoza, Argentina: Rio Mendoza

Mendoza, Argentina: Rio Mendoza

Mendoza, the capital of Mendoza province lies at the base of the Andes, closer to Santiago, Chile than Buenos Aires. It's a clean, well laid-out city, with parks and tree-lined streets and parks, the center of commerce and tourism for the area. It's also prime wine country, and an all-seas......[Read More]
Monuments in Panama

Monuments in Panama

Panama's flagpanama image by NL shop from Fotolia.comThe weather is tropical and the atmosphere is casual, which is what entices many tourists to Central America's southernmost country. But Panama is known for more than just its sunny, relaxing days and evenings. On your visit to Panama,.........[Read More]
Mendoza, Argentina: Tallest Mountain in South America

Mendoza, Argentina: Tallest Mountain in South America

Mendoza, the capital of Mendoza province lies at the base of the Andes, closer to Santiago, Chile than Buenos Aires. It's a clean, well laid-out city, with parks and tree-lined streets and parks, the center of commerce and tourism for the area. It's also prime wine country, and an all-seas......[Read More]
10 Free Things to Do in Stockholm

10 Free Things to Do in Stockholm

Free things in Stockholm are not hard to find. Stockholm's free things to do range from outdoor activities to annual events and free sights. Learn about the best free things in Stockholm here.......[Read More]
The Best Museums in Arequipa, Peru

The Best Museums in Arequipa, Peru

There are plenty of museums to discover in Arequipa, covering everything from archaeology to religious treasures and contemporary art.......[Read More]
Visit Argentina's House of Independence in Tucuman

Visit Argentina's House of Independence in Tucuman

The Declaration of Independence from Spain, Acta de la DeclaraciĆ³n de la Independencia Argentina, was formulated and signed in this colonial house in Tucuman, one of Argentina's oldest cities, ion July 9, 1816. Today the home is revered as an historical site, and preserved as a museum and focal......[Read More]
Hotels in La Colonia Tovar, Venezuela

Hotels in La Colonia Tovar, Venezuela

Although they aren't close to each other on the map, there's still a "Little Germany" in Venezuela.Jeffrey Coolidge/Photodisc/Getty ImagesThe village of Colonia Tovar in Venezuela is unique in that, although it is located in the hills of South America, it has a noticeable German.........[Read More]
Where is Zealand? What is Zealand?

Where is Zealand? What is Zealand?

What is Zealand? Where is Zealand? This helpful travel article shows Denmark travelers where Zealand is, and what Zealand is offering visitors and tourists in Denmark.......[Read More]
Survivor All-Stars Episode 1 - They're Back!

Survivor All-Stars Episode 1 - They're Back!

Survivor All-Stars Episode 1 brings back four sole Survivors and14 popular contestants from previous Survivor series for another chance to outwit, outplay, and outlast all othersand win a million dollars.......[Read More]
Bottle Tree - Brachychiton sterculia

Bottle Tree - Brachychiton sterculia

South America has a tremendously varied, vibrant and unusual number of plants and trees. These flora have adapted to their environment, tropical or Andean, and present us with a colorful surprise, from a tiny fragiel orchid to a huge nut tree.......[Read More]
Major Water Features of Brazil

Major Water Features of Brazil

Brazil is home to some of the world's largest water featuresbrazil flag button image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.comOf all the Latin American countries, Brazil is by far the largest and covers almost half of the entire South American continent. With such an expansive area covering so much.........[Read More]
How High is Cusco, Peru?

How High is Cusco, Peru?

Cusco is located at an elevation of 11,152 feet (3,399 meters) above sea level, so you need to acclimatize when you arrive.......[Read More]
Peru in March

Peru in March

Find out what's happening in Peru in March, including Semana Santa festivities and a couple of wine harvest festivals.......[Read More]
Manaus is on the Rio Negro

Manaus is on the Rio Negro

On the Rio Negro in the Amazonas state of Brazil, Manaus is a commercial and tourist center for activity on the Amazon river. Visitors come here on their river cruises, as a staging spot for jungle lodge experiences, to see the famous Wedding of the Waters where the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet......[Read More]
Penguins and Whalebone

Penguins and Whalebone

Cruise ships traversing the Antartic water passages often visit Deception Island in the South Shetland Island chain. The island was formed by a volcanic crater, and when part of the crater collapsed, seawater rushed in the caldera and created one of the largest natural harbors in the world. Enjoy th......[Read More]