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featured lens Dub City Cafe, San Pablo City, Philippines

Dub City Cafe - for people who dare to be... different. The first and only alternative venue in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines. All good music and everything inbetween - The music of Dub City Cafe From Classic Jazz to vintage 70's...

featured lens Ruapehu New Zealand

This lens provides you with an overview of the Ruapehu District in the north island of New Zealand. It is a magical, mysterious, pulsating region with breath-taking natural landscapes and a deep cultural and spiritual heritage. The heart and soul of...

featured lens Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal

Myth major seeks armchair travellers, art lovers, and born-again pagans for a ramble through the ruins of ancient Greece. Odyssey Latest Update: Mycenae Museum Posted 4.25.08 I visited Greece in spring 2005 for the first time, where I have been going...

featured lens Hampton Court Gardens

Hampton Court Palace is a spectacular former royal palace located in SW London, England. It features tours of the medieval kitchens, arranged the way they were during King Henry the VIII’s time in the palace, and the various living quarters of...

featured lens Trek-Philippines!

MABUHAY! Whether you are careering in a bumpy multi-coloured jeepney along chaotic streets, or trotting gently in a horse drawn calesa through historic avenues; scuba diving in some of the world's finest waters or taking on the challenge of a mountai...

featured lens Anacostia River: Washington DC's Other River

The Anacostia River is a tributary of Washington DC's more famous river, the Potomac. After years of neglect, the District government has "discovered" the Anacostia and its waterfront. Get out and enjoy the Anacostia, Washington DC's other...

featured lens Top 10 Places to Visit in Washington DC: A Travel Guide

Check out our top 10 list to find out where in Washington DC you can go horse back riding, rent a paddle boat or see a great blue heron. In the photo is the Jefferson Memorial, which is located in downtown DC on the Potomac River.

featured lens Egypt And The Chaos We Love

Beyond Pyramids and Pharoahs, this lens will show you another side of Egypt through the ramblings of an Egyptian girl that's grown up all over the place and finally moved back. Yes, I'm attempting to make sense of the sheer insanity (in a good way......

featured lens Travel The Crooked Road, Virginia's Music Trail Where You Will Hear Traditional Country, Bluegrass, Old-Time, Gospel and Mountain Music...

Have some fun, make a friend smile and get a chance to win one of five hand made guitars or mandolins.... Go to the "build a lyric" song generator and type in some details about the person you will be sending the song to...it is that easy!!!...

featured lens Travel & Living: Ecuador

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a representative democratic republic in South America bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south and the Pacific Ocean on the west. The country also includes the Galapagos Island (Arc...

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featured lens Chicago Magnified

Beating a path of it's own, Chicago is crammed full of unique experiences and destinations.  Known as the Second City, Chicago is second to none when it comes to cultural venues, festivals, nightlife, diverse cuisine, loyalty to our teams, and p...

featured lens Travel & Living: Venezuela

Venezuela, known since 1999 as the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America. The country comprises a continental mainland and numerous islands in the Caribbean Sea. Possessing shorelines on the Caribbean S...

featured lens Sweet Honeymoons

The Honeymoon. That pot of golden sand at the end of the rainbow. The trip you've planned and looked forward to for months, and after the rigors of planning a wedding, the trip you and you new spouse wholeheartedly deserve. If you plan your honeymoon...

featured lens Holidays in Malta

I am a Dane and in the winter I escape to warmer places from our dark and cold weather. In January 2007 I went to Malta - this lens tells a little about this wonderful place. One of the surprises there was The Popeye Village - The Movie set is still t...

featured lens South Carolina's Historic Georgetown

Rich History & Culture - "Little Charleston" as it is sometimes called is the third oldest city in South Carolina. In fact, some historians claim that a Spanish colony was founded on the Waccamaw Neck in Georgetown County in 1...

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featured lens European Castle Honeymoons!

Did you ever imagine you were a Princess? And that your Knight in Shining Armor would come along, sweep you off your feet, and ride off to his elegant and breathtaking castle deep in the beautiful European Highlands? And that he would take your...

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featured lens TRAVEL & LIVING: PERU

Peru is famous for its Inca ruins, as it was once the capital of the mighty empire and is now the gateway to the mysterious and captivating lost cities, including the unforgettable Machu Picchu. What makes these ruins even more breathtaking is the sc...

featured lens Pisgah National Forest

It is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you my home town Pisgah Forest. One of the main entrances to the Pisgah National Forest is located at the entrance of the charming town of Brevard, North Carolina. I must say I was blessed to have been born...

featured lens Backpacking 101: Travel for the Long Haul

NOTE: This lens was written by my fiancee. So you want to travel the world, eh?  And you want to do it on, say, just a few thousand dollars.  Or maybe just a thousand.  Well, this little lens will at least help you backpack through Euro...

featured lens Discount Travel

Most people love to travel, but can't always afford to do the things that they love. or go to the places that they have dreamed about for years. I'm here to tell you how to get the traveling desires of your heart without hurting your bank accoun...

featured lens Explore China

renmenbi.com is all about China. It is an essential online destination that provides insights on culture, travel, lifestyle, and entertainment.

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featured lens New Zealand - Its quite nice.

Go on, do it! You'll thank me afterwards. I've travelled to many places on this fine earth but I'm yet to visit a place as invigorating and revitalising as New Zealand. Some might say I'm a little biased because this just happens to be my country of b...

featured lens Bahia Honda State Park

  Bahia Honda State Park is located on Bahia Honda Key in Southern Florida. If you like the peace and quite of a nearly deserted tropical island, you will love Bahia Honda. 

featured lens Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is not the tallest, or longest waterfall in the world but it is easily one of the most famous.   Niagara is actually composed of 3 waterfalls, the American Falls, the Bridal veil and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.   Ni...

featured lens Tourist Attractions in Russia

The unprecedented Kremlin, the radiant St Petersburg, many cities and towns with fascinating architecture and histories. A land as diverse as its people – this is Russia. A traveling experience you will never forget, soaked in history and contr...

featured lens Sailing Story on SV Whimoway

A sailing story from Darwin Australia through to Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand so far! Our sailing story aboard SV Whimoway, from the ideas conception in Tasmania, Australia, through to the restoration of our 46ft ferro-cement Ketch in Darwin, Aus...

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featured lens Motorhome Rental

Motorhome rental is one of the most effective and convenient ways to enjoy your travel in the comfort of your own home. You can enjoy the beautiful scenic views and tourist spots together with your family and friends without any worry about the accom...

featured lens Sabah Land Of Beauty, Tourist Destination, Diving Site

Sabah sits at the tip of Borneo, the world's third largest island. Its coastline of 1,440 km (900 miles), washed by the South China Sea on the West and the Sulu Sea and Celebes Sea on the East, that encloses an inland area of of 74,500 sq.km. (29,399...

featured lens Alternative Travel Options

    I have spent the last few months researching travel options for a trip that my sister and I will be taking soon, and I would hate to waste all the great things that I have discovered. The search has not been easy... As young women...

featured lens How To Pack for a Vacation

Tips on How to Pack a Suitcase Do you love to travel but hate to pack? Are you one of those people that puts off packing until the very last minute often staying up past midnight the day before your journey just trying to 'get it all together" o...

featured lens how to save on your next travel trip

This is a lens about how to save on travel. I will try to give you insider tips in different articles that i will include. You can also visit one of my sites in saving money by buying travel or shopping certificates See you soon and GOD BLESS   &nbs...

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featured lens Alaska Cruise

We took our Alaska cruise in the second week of September 2006. It was towards the end of the season and it was beautiful. We were able to get a discount Alaska cruise through a friend who was a travel agent and we got a good deal. There are a couple...

featured lens Egypt Travel Guide

Planning to travel to Egypt? Check out some of the information and tips below to help prepare for a safe and rewarding experience. Besides the basic travel tips, you'll find information on some of the most popular destinations, attractions and activi...

featured lens 10 Places to See in Europe Before You Die

This Lens I made for YOU! The most interesting and beautiful places in Europe: Pictures, Tips, Itineraries and other useful and fun stuff on the BEST places in Europe to visit!

featured lens Puerto de la Cruz | Canary Islands

Puerto de la Cruz, a cosmopolitan, delightful, charming old-colonial town, is located on the north coast of Tenerife, which is often regarded as one of the last remaining paradise islands. Amuse your senses with the incredible views, amiable climate,...

featured lens Top 10 Latest Holiday Reviews from My Review

My Review is a brand new holiday review site. As well as featuring holiday reviews, we also have reviews on bars, restaurants, resorts and things to do once you are there. All our reviews are unedited and give you an honest and unbiased overview...

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featured lens Songkran or the Thai New Year

Created by All Thailand Experiences Songkran, or the Thai New Year, is still the most important of all the Thai festivals and holidays. My Thai wife and I usually have loads of friends from other countries to our home and we love to have them particip...

featured lens Advice for visitors to Chiang Mai Thailand

created by All Thailand Experiences. and "Welcome to Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai" Magazine. Amidst the rolling foot hills of the Himalayan Mountains some 800 kilometers north of Bangkok is the culturally rich city of Chiang Mai, the lo...

featured lens Top 10 Tiki Bars

A tiki is, by definition, a likeness of a Polynesian god, usually carved in wood or stone.  Polynesia represented mystery and exuded exotic allure to mainstream America in the mid-20th century.  The country was recovering from war and looki...

featured lens The Loi Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai Thailand.

If you like candles placed in colorful paper lanterns, fireworks, beautiful girls in traditional dress, parade floats, lots of food, and parties, do not miss the Loi Krathong festival. Of course, it is much more than this to the Thai people. Read on...

featured lens The Chiang Mai Thailand Flower Festival

Chiang Mai Flower Festival Parade Every year during the first weekend in February is the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. The city is awash with vibrant colors ranging from the electric orange and lilac colors of the bougainvillea to the velvety blossoms...

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Jofelyn

Hi Thanks for accepting my lens! Great to be here!
Hope you liked my lens Conquering The Himalayas On Bike. It was one great adventure.

Posted July 11, 2008
MexicoLarry

Greetings from Mexico! Thanks for adding my lens, and i'm glad to help with info about living and traveling in Mexico (though Mexico is a big country and i don't know about all of it by any means!)

Posted June 19, 2008
LeslieBrenner

Would traveling to Mars count as a travel lens?

Posted May 07, 2008
ArtByLinda

Great group! Thanks for adding my lens on the Oregon Coast! Look forward to checking out all of yours too! Linda

Posted May 06, 2008
Sonia5880

Thanks for all the great resources! I just traveled out of the country for the 1st time believe it or not and since I am a very organized and research oriented person I decided to keep the information I gather and share it with the world. I have just created my first lens ...Best Time to Visit Montego Bay, Jamaica and will be creating more on Jamaica and the best things to do and see there!

Posted May 06, 2008
Jobanjo

Thanks so much for the lovely comment on my lens. This is a great group. I'm looking forward to nosying around! :)

Posted April 16, 2008
likeitgrowsontrees

Awesome group! Check out my Southern California Beaches lens that I created! Thanks so much for inclusion in this group!

Posted March 08, 2008
South-America-Travel

Great lens - great info!

Posted February 09, 2008
RinchenChodron

Yes, thank you for this group on actual travel destinations! See mine on Bhutan.

Posted January 31, 2008
Kerry1

I love to travel
This is a very informative Group.
And Great looking Lens :)
Keep Up The Good Work!!!

Take Care

Posted January 27, 2008
internetry

Hey Paul!

Thanks for letting me in the group and rating my lens about Amsterdam!

Kind regards,

Internetry

Posted January 22, 2008
Travel-Guy

AWSOME TRAVEL GROUP!

Posted January 22, 2008
jtpratt

great lens! I give you 5 stars. Stop by and review my lens as well if you get the chance: Designer Handbag Whores

Posted November 26, 2007
renmenbi

Very nice and educational lens. If you want to learn more about China in all cultural and business aspects, visit my lens renmenbi lens or visit our website at www.renmenbi.com

Posted September 26, 2007
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Great pictures, I loved them.
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Posted September 24, 2007
Loyalis

Thank you for rating my Backpacking 101 lens!

Posted September 22, 2007
CandyTravels

About Cape Town - the "Mother City" of South Africa

Posted September 12, 2007
Tiddledeewinks

I am new to Squidoo and have just made a lens about England. Check it out! Thanks!

Posted September 11, 2007
LisaJesse

Hi! Great group!Can't wait to see more from you.Please visit my Sweet Honeymoons lens. How much do you love me? Hit me back and let me know! Your friend, ~ LISA ~

Posted August 27, 2007
thelocalhb

and for those traveling to Huntington Beach CA, check out this website for the locals scoop on the city: www.thelocalhb.com. It has everything folks might want to know about Huntington Beach.

Posted June 28, 2007
 
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