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The Beauty Of Paris, France!

Paris the city of light. Welcome here and enjoy a quick trip to Paris through this lens. Even though I was born in Lyon, France as I mentioned in my Lens about Lyon, I have lived in Paris for 5 years during my acting years while attending the Charl...

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Japan Has It All

In April, 2008 I spent two weeks in Japan with my friend Kaori and her two little kids. We stayed with Kaori's parents at their house in Yui, a small town in Shizuoka prefecture. This lens highlights my favorite aspects of this trip, as well as a few...

Featured Lensmaster ~ -Rosemarie-

Swim with dolphins

Are you looking for a great family activity that will get you and your kids closer together? It is one thing to see dolphins in an aquarium, but nothing can beat a up close and personal encounter. Swimming with dolphins will bring joy and peace of m...

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Fishing Trips in the South Island of New Zealand

Imagine travelling through New Zealand's spectacular scenery, stopping to enjoy the challenge of a trophy catch... No wonder fishing is an especially addictive sport in New Zealand. Travellers come from all over the globe to experience the great out...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Adelaide

Disney World Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom is Walt Disney World's newest park and I think it's great! Where else can you see the snowy mountains of the Himalayas AND the African savannahs! It's got a good mix of awesome rides, fantastic shows and unique animal encounters. In th...

Disney World Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios, formerly Disney's MGM Studios, celebrates all thing film! It has an ever-increasing variety of rides and shows for all the family ranging from Playhouse Disney for the tiny tots, to Lights, Motors, Action! for the dads. It...

Disney World Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom is Disney World's flagship park and it is by far the most-visited! It's got all the cheesey Disney you could ask for and a whole heap of awesome rides to go with it. There's a lot of character greetings and opportunities for charact...

Disney World Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon is one of the two water parks at the Walt Disney World Florida resort, the other being Blizzard Beach. Its theme is a tropical paradise which has been destroyed by a typhoon, leaving debris all over the shop and a shrimp boat called "M...

Disney World Epcot

Epcot is, in my opinion, one of the most undervalued theme parks at Walt Disney World Florida. Epcot stands for 'Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow' and it celebrates new technologies as well as the art, architecture and culture of countrie...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Affordablecorfu

Corfu Greece

In this day and age, when prices have risen to stress any budget, the very idea of an affordable holiday in the sunshine at a beachy resort seems sadly out of reach for many. Not anymore with Affordable Corfu Full Service Travel Company! Now, Corfu's...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Aidenw

New Orleans, Louisiana | Crescent City | The Big Easy

The city of New Orleans is located in the state of Louisiana, in the Southern US. This largest city in the state which straddles the Mississippi River has a subtropical climate which means the winter is mild and short. New Orleans is famous for its...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Ak007

Photos of Sedona, Arizona

In my search for the most beautiful place in the USA I put my bets on Sedona and decided to spend a week there. I had driven through there before on my way to the Grand Canyon but didn't have a chance to stop for longer than a moment. My goal was to...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Alcatrazam

Sightseeing Tours Around The World

Welcome to my lens about tours and travel. This page is dedicated to tourist information and vacation destination services. Search over 10,000 sightseeing tours, cruises and activities around the world with Reserve 123. You will find the best activit...

Medieval Times

Find tours and tickets for activities from Medieval Times. Choose from a wide variety of show tickets, international tours, and castle sightseeing excursions. Book tickets online for the Lord of the Rings tour or reserve seats at one of the Medieval...

Statue of Liberty

New York City is home to Ellis Island and one of the most important symbols of our time - the Statue of Liberty. The Statue was presented to the United States by France in 1886 and since then has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the...

San Diego Sightseeing

The beautiful city of San Diego, California is a stunning and exciting place to visit. The seemingly endless blue skies, sandy beaches, and gentle climate continue to attract large numbers of visitors each year. After visiting this wonderful area, yo...

Nashville Vacations

Nashville, otherwise known as Music City, is a place where everyone of all ages will find something to enjoy. From a show at the Grand Ole Opry to a delightful dinner cruise aboard the General Jackson to wonderful historical tours of area, it is a ci...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Aleksandra1

West Edmonton Mall

West edmonton mall..not just another shopping centre! I have lived nearby and watched it grow for years...I have also held over half a dozen jobs within it...find out more about WEM!

Featured Lensmaster ~ Alex-and-Ra

Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts & Spas

Experience world-class service and warm hospitality when you discover any one of our seven luxury resorts in Mexico, each overlooking a breathtaking expanse of shoreline, beach and sea. Luxurious comfort, incredible cuisine, state-of-the-art spa and...

Mexico Travel Tips - Vacationing in Style

Mexico is one of the most popular vacation destinations, and with good reason. Not only are there stunning beaches and luxury resorts in Mexico, there is also culture, nightlife and nature to explore. Whether you are visiting for your honeymoon, or j...

Featured Lensmaster ~ AlexandraHubbard

My Cancun Honeymoon

My husband and I got married in June 2008. we went to the Yucatan peninsula for our honeymoon. We didn't have a whole lot of money for our honeymoon and we were more interested in being independent and exploring on our own than in hanging out in the...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Alexh51

Travel Deals

This lens will list all the great travel deals that I come up with.

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Pictures from Paris, France

This Lens is dedicated to one of the most romantic cities of the World: Paris the metropole of Love

New York Posters and Souvenirs

This Lens is focussed on one of the most exciting metropoles of the world: the City of New York. One of the most filmed and visited City of the US. We offer here selected imaging, posters and other high quality souvenirs.

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Money Belt for Travel Safety and Security

If you are like a lot of folks who get enjoyment from traveling, then you might already recognize that on occasion your wallet or purse may not be the best place to keep your money and credit cards. Because this is the first object that a thief will...

Featured Lensmaster ~ AllDisney

Ultimate Disney World Savings Guide

Ever seen that mouse there? His name is Mickey and he's one of the most easily recognized faces on the planet...by far. I remember the first time I saw him up close. I couldn't have been more than 6 or 7, and my grandma had somehow managed to save...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Amsae64

Enjoy the sun in Egypt

Capital of Egypt is Cairo city. The most important cities is: Alexandria and Port Said, Suez, Ismailia, Tanta, Damietta, Aswan, Luxor, Assiut, Zagazig, Sohag and Fayoum and El-Arish, Sharm el-Sheikh and Marsa Matrouh, Minia and Beni Suef Monoufia an...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Amyji

Bangkok by Boat

In the days before Bangkok got paved over with concrete, it was known as the "Venice of the East" because of its vast network of canals or klongs throughout, and the mighty Chao Phraya River snaked through the city. Boats and barges were common trans...

Featured Lensmaster ~ AndyPo

The Apes of Gibraltar

Gibraltar is the home of the "Barbary Ape", a kind of macaque monkey, but without a tail. It is a highly controversial place and has been a British territory since 1704 much to Spain annoyance, as it has a rather strategic location at the only entran...

Komodo Dragons of Indonesia

Komodo National Park is a fascinating place, with barren, desolate features and the rare, slow lumbering giant lizards that most people go there to see. These endangered animals live on a small group of islands between Sumbawa and Flores in the Indon...

Marrakech Morocco

Marrakech is an interesting city, so close to Europe and yet so different in many ways. The contrast is particularly evident in the Medina, the old walled city, where motorbikes, donkeys and carts and cars jostle for right of way on the narrow dirty...

The Rain Forests of Borneo

Borneo, in Southeast Asia, is a beautiful country with unique wildlife. It is home to the illusive orangutan, proboscis monkey, Bornean clouded leopard and many other endangered species. It is a wonderful destination for more adventurous travelers, b...

Namibia. Big Cat Safari

Namibia is off the beaten track for the average beach/safari tourist. The desert, sand dunes and wildlife make it one of the best places in Africa to visit. This article is about where to go and the things to see in this wonderful safari destination...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Arora

Bed and Breakfast New Delhi

Delhi Bed and Breakfast is a guest house for tourists to New Delhi, India. Shown on the left is the photo of Lotus Temple of Delhi, within easy reach of Inn at Delhi.

Manipal Tourism

Manipal is a University town located on the rocky plateau off the Malabar Coast of south west India, about 8 km from the Arabian Sea. From its location on a plateau, it commands a stunning view of the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats ran...

Featured Lensmaster ~ ArtByLinda

Visit the Oregon Coast

How does walking on the beach, surfing, sailing, hunting for seashells, whale watching, fishing, shopping, finding glass floats, glass blowing, kite flying, horseback riding, geocaching, lighthouse exploring, hiking, jogging, or just sitting on the b...

Oregon Lighthouses

Lighthouses along the Oregon Coast. There is something so beautiful about a lighthouse. I am not even sure what it is. Could it be the history behind them? Or the way they stand out solid and true on the rocky shoreline? A Beacon of Light, of hop...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Axlarry

Algarve : Heaven on Earth

Infinite blue sea, sandy coast, miles of dunes, beautiful rocky cliff, sunny weather all-year long, combined with Torta de Laranja, a glass of vinho verde, and a feeling of a day-gone-peacefully-by...

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The Beautiful West Lake of Hangzhou

If you want to visit China, West Lake in Hangzhou is a place you would not want to miss. There is a Chinese saying that goes, "Above there is heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou." This is not an exaggeration; Hangzhou is as beautiful as heave...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Bella_Stella

Greek Gods

The ancient Greek gods were twelve. Their father was Zeus and they all lived on mountain Olympus. Sometimes fair, sometimes bad and vendictive the Greek gods were admired and loved by ancient Greeks who made sacrifices for them and feared them. The a...

Churches in Athens

Athens is full of interesting and beautiful at the same time churches, most of them orthodox but others as well. A stroll around the center of Athens is enough to make your acquaintance with some of them.

Tourist Sights in Athens

Athens is a city full of tourist attractions! The Acropolis, the Parthenon, Plaka the old neighborhood, Syntagma square are all locations visited by hundreds of tourists every day. The archaeological sites are those with the most traffic since they a...

Rhodes Greece

Rhodes is a beautiful Greek island which is crowded by tourists during the summer and other seasons as well. Rhodes is famous for its long sandy beaches, its old medieval town with the castle of the knights taking you back to a different era, the ric...

Santorini Beaches

Monolithos, Kamari, Perissa, Perivolos, Vlychada and the red, black and white beaches are all great, all found in Santorini island and all ideal for a swim and a tan! Santorini is more famous for its magical sunsets and luxurious hotels, its cave ho...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Bgamall

Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park

Mt Lassen National Park is a fascinating place. It is perhaps the lonliest national park, but it is one of the most underrated. Mt Lassen is the southernmost Cascade Range volcano. The elevation is 10,459 ft which is similar to Mt St Helens prior to...

Featured Lensmaster ~ BigJim

Green Lodging - EcoTourism

Green Logding Programs have become poular in several states in the US in the last few years. This site will spotlight the states with Green Lodging Programs and provide links for more information as well as links to the state certified hotels. From...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Brookelorren

Belfair, Washington

If you are interested in visiting the Puget Sound area, you might want to take a visit to Belfair, Washington. There are parks, trees, and a wetlands preserve. I lived in Belfair for 18 years, and I still have family there, so I usually visit for a w...

Featured Lensmaster ~ BuildABetterMouseTrip

Hertigruten / Norwegian Coastal Voyage Arctic to Antarctic Cruise

Walt Disney World - Disney's Magical Express Free Airport Shuttle Bus

Healthy Counter-service food at Walt Disney World

Tips and recommendations for people who want food that is better tasting and better for you than burgers from the quick service restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort and Theme Parks in Orlando, Florida.

Free Dining Plan Promotion at Walt Disney World Resort for 2009

Disney released a Free Dining Plan Promotion for Walt Disney World Resort on March 30th, 2009. The free dining promotion will apply to guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel between August 22 - October 3rd, 2009. * You have until July 26...

Can A Travel Agent Save You Time and Money On Your Florida Cruise or Vacation?

A few lucky people in this world have all the time and all the money they need to plan a trip but the rest of us work pretty hard just to pay the bills, stay on top of the mess, and care for the family. These “normal people” are the ones...

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Visit Africa's Southern Tip

Sights to see at Africa's Southernmost tip, situated at L'Aghulas (also called Cape Agulhas), in the Western Cape, South Africa. If you plan to visit South Africa, the trip to Africa Southern tip is worth the effort!

Travel Cape Town

Places to go and things to do in Cape Town Do you want to travel to Cape Town? Great idea! Cape Town must rank among the most scenic cities in the world! And it's one of the most beautiful cities in South Africa. Ok, so I'm biased because I live her...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Capybara

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CATCHQUESTS: PHILIPPINE TRAVEL GUIDE!

This lens is about promoting the beauty and excitement of traveling in the Philippines! We combine informative articles and guides with personal insights on the different destinations and activities that you can enjoy while staying in the world's w...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Christene

Bermuda

Bermuda, a British territory, is known for it's mild weather, pink sand beaches, colorful cottages, and blue skies. It's made up of over 100 islands. The mainland is comprised of the 6 largest islands, Ireland Island, Boaz Island, Somerset Island, G...

Key West

Key West is the perfect vacation destination. The weather is amazing year round, the views are breathtaking and there so much to choose from. It's a great spot for Spring break, honeymoons, family vacations, or getaways with friends. I've been 3 times...

Walt Disney World on a Budget

Disney World is one of my favorite places for a family vacation. When I was growing up my parents and I would go just about every other year. Now I get to go with my own daughter and husband. I was 2 years old on my first visit and I've been 17 times...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Clafun08

Beijing Hotels Close to the Forbidden City

When you travel in Beijing, you can't miss the famous shopping street WangFuJing. Around here are lots of exciting tourist attractions such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Beihai Park. If your hotel is just conveniently located in this a...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Clairwil

Portobello : A Little Slice Of East Coast Heaven

Portobello is a quiet beach resort situated about three miles from Edinburgh City Centre. It has been a beach resort since the 18th Century and remains a fantastic place to visit even today. Below you'll find pictures, useful links, clips and informa...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Coastingalong

My Hometown--Chicago

I want to show off my HOMETOWN, CHICAGO. This is a fantastic city for a visit,--a few days or longer. Travel guides take you around what all the tourists see but I want you to also see what is not in the books. For starters, let's go downtown where y...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Comfortdoc

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Located at the Pacific ocean's edge off the Coast of California, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean. The Aquarium is home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals and plants. The...

Featured Lensmaster ~ CoolFoto

Visit Sanibel Island, Florida

Sanibel Island, Florida, is a great place to visit if you like beach, fishing, birding, boating, or just chilling out in the winter sunshine. Ding Darling is a world famous drive through wildlife refuge park with walking trails that is on the bird mi...

Paris, France

We took the boat trip on the Seine that stops at the Eiffel Tower and at Notre Dame Cathedral. This is Notre Dame Cathedral with its rose garden in front. The church choir was practicing in an upper room with the windows open. The music added a lot t...

Sarasota, Florida, Great Place to Live or Visit

Sarasota, located on Florida's west coast, is a great place to live or visit. The weather is warm all year long, the beaches have lots of sand and sea shells, and there are parks, museums, and world class stores to shop. Boats of all kinds are availa...

Visit London, England

LONDON ENGLAND STREET SCENE FROM THE BACK OF A MOTORCYCLE. This picture was made during a recent trip to London, England. We traveled by foot or by taxi cab. The usual city features like Big Ben, Tower of London Bridge, London Eye,etc. were all photo...

San Francisco, California

Take a look at some fascinating sights in San Francisco, California, from Golden Gate Bridge to Coit Tower, MOMA, and Fisherman's Wharf. Lots of fun and educational things to do. MOMA Museum of Modern Art reflection makes a fascinating picture of Sa...

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Postcard View of Ljubljana, the Capital of Slovenia

Visit the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, small European capital, city of culture with significant student population, place of many historical events and great architectural heritage. Slovenian capital city has much to offer to the visitors as well...

Featured Lensmaster ~ DavidYarian

The Florida Panhandle: a Great Place to Invest in Real Estate

Despite the recent slump in the housing market, there are bright spots on the horizon. One of them is Northwest Florida - the Florida panhandle, or the Emerald Coast - where gorgeous beaches, a stable economy and favorable demographics lead CNN Mone...

How to Live With Luxury Through Fractional Ownership

Florida Fractional Ownership introduces you to the exciting world of fractional ownership for vacation homes! It's a new and growing concept that's spreading from coast to coast. Here you will find general information about the Fractional Ownership...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Dc64

Castles of England

Stalwart fortress of strength, beauty, and history, these are also the homes of families and the pride of countries. They are the stuff of fantasy and fairy tales. Come...let me take you on a journey through the streets and countryside as we visit so...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Debnet

A Weekend City Break In New York

Do you fancy a City Break in New York? Have you wanted to go to New York but need to know about what to do when you are there? Apart from the major tourist attractions in Manhattan like the Statue Of Liberty, The Empire State Building, Central Park a...

Pub Grub

Just imagine. It's a glorious summers day - yes, ok, you need a powerful imagination if you're in England - and you're driving through the beautiful, green, lush, Countryside. There, like an oasis, is a traditional Olde Worlde, English pub. As you...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Dr_Momm

Places to Pee Before You Die

Before you go for good, you just gotta go here! Check out these (mostly) not-to-be-missed bathrooms from around the world.

Featured Lensmaster ~ Drs2biz

Sights and Sounds of Haikou City!

Haikou, situated at the north of Hainan island, is the capital of Hainan Province of the People's Republic of China and has an estimated population of 830,192 [Source: Wikipedia - 2006], therefore by far the largest city on the island. Named "Haikoup...

Tomb Sweeping Day!

Qingming Festival is also known as Tomb-sweeping Day, Pure Brightness Festival, Clear Bright Festival, All Souls Day, Festival for Tending Graves or Grave Sweeping Day This festival falls on either April 4th or 5th of the solar calendar, and is one o...

Hainan Province: Tropical Paradise!

Hainan Province (Hainan Sheng) was created in 1988, after previously being administered from Guangdong. The major industries are tourism and agriculture, as the island is the only part of China in the tropical zone. Hainan has a permanent residence o...

Liuzhou: City of Dragons!

Liuzhou is known as the "Dragon City", as it is said in folklore that eight dragons appeared in the adjacent Liu Jiang (River). The city consists of six counties and four districts, covering an area of 18,600 km2. Around 3.6 million people of 48 ethn...

Wenchang Has Confucius And The Song Sisters!

Situated in North-East Hainan Province, China, Wenchang is 73km South-East of the Capital, Haikou. It is a coastal city, and faces the sea on the East, South and North with a coastline of 270 kilometres and a total land area of 2,403 square kilometre...

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Forks, Washington 98331 - Where Twilight Vampires and Werewolves Run Wild

Forks, Washington, a place where the sun rarely shines and things are a little bit out of the ordinary, at least for fans of the Twilight books by Stephenie Meyer. Forks is the home of fictional characters, Bella Swan and the Cullen family of vegeta...

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Best Friends Animals Sanctuary is located in the majestic red-rock country of Southern Utah. Being the largest animal sanctuary in the nation, it's home to an average of about 2,000 animals that find their way to Best Friends from rescuers and shelte...

La Push, Washington 98350 - Home of Jacob Black & His Pack!

La Push is home to the Quileute Indian Tribe and an important part of the Twilight books and upcoming movie by Stephenie Meyer. La Push is the home of fictional character, Jacob Black, a werewolf or shape shifter, as we later learn in Breaking Dawn....

Featured Lensmaster ~ Estherjane13

South Island of New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the most isolated land masses in the world and only became inhabited by people around 800 years ago. Despite being only slightly larger than the United Kingdom, the geography of New Zealand is incredibly varied with terrain rang...

Flying Without Fear

So far this year I've flown approximately 30,000 miles. Last year I flew around 60,000 miles. That's what happens when you live almost 6,000 miles away from your friends and family. But it has done nothing for my fear of flying. What it has done, tho...

Surviving long haul flights

For two years my husband and I had a long distance relationship. He was in Los Angeles and I was in London! So we both saw the inside of a Boeing 747 far too many times! The upside of our misfortune is that we now have lots of tips and tricks for mak...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Evelyn_Saenz

Garner Rix and the Royalton Raid - 1780

Garner Rix was just 12 when he moved with his father, pregnant mother, two sisters and three brothers from a farm in Connecticut to a log cabin on the banks of the White River, a place that would one day be called Royalton, Vermont. He helped h...

Wardsboro 4th of July

This small Vermont town fair began back in 1949 when community members were brainstorming ideas to raise money and has turned into a celebration that brings people back year after year. Some people look forward to building floats and others watchi...

Printing With Coffee

Cafegrafia, or Coffee Art, the unique process of developing photographs using coffee as a pigment was invented by Saul Bolanos. His photos are of Costa Rican Coffee processing from a century ago. Learn how coffee is now produced in Costa Rica. Pour...

Featured Lensmaster ~ EverythingMouse

Disney World Secrets - What You Really Need To Know

Would you like  to learn the ultimate Disney World secrets to make sure you have  a very special Disney family vacation? Walt Disney World is known as The Happiest Place on Earth for a reason - it is the ultimate place for a truly magical va...

Orlando Attractions - Which Are The Best Ever?

So just what are the best Orlando attractions? Well where do you start - there is so much to do in Orlando! Let me take you on a journey through a selection of the Orlando attractions and you will see what makes it one of the most popular vacation de...

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Online Spanish Study for Travel Abroad

Where in the world do you want to travel? Are you planning to go to a Spanish speaking nation for your job, study or just for fun? Undoubtedly you are already thinking about learning the language and may even be considering an online spanish study co...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Funrivers

"Frio River"

funrivers.com is devoted to informing others about the Texas Hill Country and more specifically the "Frio River" Canyon Area which includes Rio Frio, Leakey and Concan Texas. The "Frio River" and the Texas Hill Country is a great getaway for visitors...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Funwithtrains

Airport Park Sleep Fly

Many people have begun to use the term "Airport Park Sleep Fly", which has already made its way into the vocabulary of frequent travelers. Airport park sleep fly lodging actually is now an important sector of the travel industry because of its servic...

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Grand Canyon Vacations

From tour buses to hiking to mule trips to rafting to helicopters, there's more than one way to experience the Grand Canyon. Although each will give you a different look at the mighty gorge, you will still be left with wonderment at how a little tric...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Gordon_Hamilton

Inverness, Scotland

The City of Inverness sits at the mouth of the River Ness - only some six miles from Loch Ness - where it flows into the Moray Firth. It has long since been referred to as the capital of the Scottish Highlands, though it only actually received formal...

The Last Drop, Edinburgh

The Last Drop is a traditional Scottish pub in the centre of Edinburgh's historical Old Town, to be found at 74/78, The Grassmarket, near The Royal Mile. It is a place of wooden beams, a friendly atmosphere, fine ales and quality food. The...

The Viktualienmarkt, Munich, Germany

The Viktualienmarkt is a large outdoor food market and beer garden (biergarten) just a few hundred yards from Munich's bustling City Centre, Marienplatz (St Mary's Square.) Its name is derived from the Latin word, victuals, meaning food, and the Germ...

Uxbridge, Middlesex

Uxbridge is a medium sized town in the County of Middlesex, in the London Borough Of Hillingdon, approximately 15 miles West of Central London and only 5 miles from Heathrow Airport. It is believed to have existed since before the time of the Norman...

The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is the impressive thoroughfare which connects Edinburgh Castle at the top of the hill with the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the bottom. There can surely be no other street in the world which affords the visitor such a diverse ble...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Grannysage

The Adventures of Wanderer the Gnome

Not only do I collect fairies, I also collect gnomes. Because of my Scandinavian ancestry, I've always been attracted to Earth elementals, such as gnomes. I find the Travelocity "Roaming Gnome" commercials extremely entertaining, especially when he y...

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Pacific Back Roads

"Dazzling sunsets, pristine beaches, quaint seaside inns, and ocean view dining on succulent seafood delicacies." These are the descriptive terms traditionally quoted by travel brochures touting vacation destinations on the California, Oregon and Was...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Heipet

Wonderful Sandy Beaches, Golf and Seafood. Visit the Algarve - Portugal!

We have been spending many unforgettable summers at the Algarve - at Praia da Salema, to be exact. For many years we considered it our Summer Home. We did not fly there but drove there with our RV instead, which took us 3 days from Germany. It was pa...

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The City of Zacatecas, Mexico

Nearly all of the city center buildings are nineteenth century or older; the topography and irregular street pattern (most streets are too steep and narrow for vehicles; many have steps in them) almost make one think of a medieval city like Toledo, S...

Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Cancun is a coastal city in Mexico's easternmost state, Quintana Roo, on the Yucatan Peninsula best known as the Mexican Caribbean or at the northern section of the Mayan Riviera. There are about 140 hotels in Cancun with more than 24,000 rooms and...

Taxco de Alarcon, Guerrero, Mexico

Taxco is a beautiful city built on a hill between Acapulco and Mexico City. If you are looking for a side trip this is the place to go. It is rich with old and new silver mines, has narrow streets and hundreds of silver shops. Taxco, Mexico is renown...

Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico

The city has become a good place for tourists to visit, mainly because of the beauty of the historic center. A walk at night in its narrow streets and alleys is a beautiful experience that makes people remember the long struggle for the Mexican indep...

Mexico's best beaches!

Mexico has some of the most inspiring beaches anywhere, particularly on the Pacific Coast and on the Caribbean sea. With nearly 6000 miles (9330 km) of coastline, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Mexico entices all those who enjo...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Imlj

In and Around Santiago de Compostela, Spain

When it comes to visiting Spain, most people probably think of Madrid and Barcelona first. It makes sense; Madrid is the capital of the country and Barcelona was the host city for the 1992 Summer Olympics. While both are fabulous places to spend your...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Irenemaria

af Chapman - youth hostel in Stockholm

af Chapman is a steel full-rigged ship moored on the western shore of the islet Skeppsholmen in central Stockholm, Sweden, now serving as a youth hostel. After a major renovation the beautiful ship is back in Stockholm. Here is Restaurant and Coffee...

Addis Abeba

Which means "The new flower" in Amharic I packed my bags and travelled to Ethiopia. The flight from Rome took me to Addis Abeba's Bole International Airport. This is a gateway to the rest of Ethiopia. The airport also serves many destinat...

Norrköping, Sweden

This is a lens about my city. I was born here and now I live here. Norrköping is located in the county Östergötland to the east in Sweden by the Baltic Sea. Read more about Sweden here: irenemariassweden 1384 King Albrekt af Mecklenburg Announced Nor...

Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

If you like vast Beaches and lots of sun - this is the place for you. It is raining average 6 days per year! Some of the beaches are so vast, you cannot see people at all. There are fantasic waves for surfers and lots of shallow beaches for children....

Boeing 747 as a youth hostel close to Arlanda airport, Stockholm, Sweden

Old Boeing 747 is going to be a youth hostel close to Arlanda Airport, Stockholm, Sweden. The latest news is that now the work has started to build and open the hostel. It will be called Jumbo hostel and the booking site will open in December 08. B...

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Hungarian Travel -- My Hunky Story

Ah, the start of the adventure -- the start of a Hungarian story, my Hungarian story -- my trip of a lifetime!  We originally flew into Venice, Italy, where we spent several days before embarking on the night train into Vienna, Austria.  Th...

Lily Dale -- A Spiritualist Community

I've been to Lily Dale and had a 'spiritualist reading' well over twenty years ago. Lily Dale is a community that is still going strong today. If you are someone who is open-minded to spiritualism, psychics, mediums, and healers, you may just want to...

Satu Mare, Romania -- Szatmar-Nemeti, Hungary

Satu Mare is a city located in Satu Mare County in Northwest Romania on the Somes river. It's some 13 km from the border with Hungary and 27 km from the border with Ukraine. What's particularly interesting about Satu Mare is that it was originally a...

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Visiting London

London is one of the world's great cities. For thousands of years, this great city in Europe has made history and continues to do so today. Here you will find museums, historical sites, friendly people, and yes, even great food. So come along as I hi...

Keukenhof Gardens in Holland

Each year over 7,000,000 bulbs are hand-planted to create the world's largest flower garden in the small town of Lisse (about 15 miles south of Amsterdam in the Netherlands). The mere mention of Keukenhof makes the hearts of gardeners (such as me) sk...

Top 10 Chateaux of the Loire Valley

The Loire River divides France into its Northern and Southern parts as the climate becomes much more temperate south of the river. The beautiful Loire Valley is known for its pastoral landscapes, historic villages, great architectural monuments, fine...

Claude Monet in Giverny

In 1883, Claude Monet moved to Giverny with Alice Hoschede and the eight children (two from his first wife Camille). Monet and Alice lived as husband and wife even though she was still married to her first husband Ernest who deserted her and the kids...

Maui, Hawaii - The World's Favorite Island

Anyone looking for a tropical vacation has to put Maui at the top of the list to at least consider. The Hawaiian islands are unique in the world in many ways, and the island of Maui showcases this fact above all others. Along the shore, the island ha...

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Vancouver BC Hosts 2010 Winter Olympics

Vancouver is a scenic city located at the Pacific coast of southwestern British Columbia. It will be hosting the winter Olympic games starting February 12, 2010. Most of the events will be taking place within the city of Vancouver, however the aplin...

Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC

Butchart Gardens is a wonderful display gardens well known internationally for its year round beauty. Jennie Butchart began these magnificent gardens back in 1904. An abandoned limestone quarry was transformed into the breathtaking sunken gardens, pi...

Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria is a beautiful city located at the Pacific Coast of Canada on Vancouver Island. This quaint and charming city enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. Golfing and gardening are a way of life for many residents, and outdoor activities can be enj...

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Dolphin Swim in the Florida Keys

Actually I swam with the dolphins twice. My husband, daughter and I went for the first swim! It was as awesome as I expected. I talked about it so much that my friends and I decided to go back about 5 years later. The only place I would recommend for...

Pendleton, SC

Pendleton, SC is a small town in Anderson County, SC. The town was founded in 1790 and is the largest historic area in the entire United States. The town boasts lovely historic homes and plantations, a town square around a village green, and one of t...

Wagener, South Carolina

Wagener, South Carolina, is a small town near the capital city of South Carolina - Columbia, SC. Wagener is in Aiken County. We lived in Wagener for 5 years in the 1970's. We had a delightful time and made wonderful friendships there. I attached thi...

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Kuwait

When I first announced I would be travelling to Kuwait, I came up against some pretty strong opposition. Family and friends alike urged me not to go. Throw Kuwait into a game of word association, and Iraq comes back at you time and time again. Beari...

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Conquering The Himalayas On Bike

Ladakh, renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture is the Hindi word for " land of high passes." The highest of which is Khardung La Pass at 18,580 ft and is the highiest motorable road in the world. It is a region in the Indian state of Jam...

Featured Lensmaster ~ JonitasKalimpo

Vintage Schwinn Bikes | Bicycles | Story | Collections | Collectibles | Parts

The Schwinn Bicycle Company was founded by Ignaz Schwinn in Chicago in 1895, and grew to become the dominant manufacturer of American bicycles through most of the 20th century. The story of its rise illustrates many principles of sound business opera...

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My Motorhome Hire Holiday in Tasmania Australia

With its spectacular scenery and good roads, Tasmania is an island made for touring, especially by motorhome. From the red lichen encrusted coastlines of the East to the wilderness of the West, Tasmania has something to offer everyone: a fascinating...

Featured Lensmaster ~ JustBon-Crochet-Designs

Godalming, Surrey, England

The town of Godalming has a population of more than 21,000 and is situated in some of the finest countryside in southern England in the county of Surrey. Godalming is midway between London and the south coast and both are easy to reach by public and...

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Spanish Beaches

A guide to the best beach holidays in Spain and the Balearics by Simpson Travel.

Greek Beaches

A guide to the best beach holidays in Greece by Simpson Travel.

Chambery Ski Flights

Snowjet operate charter flights to Chambery from London Gatwick, London Stansted, Bristol and Manchester.

Corsica Beaches

A guide to the best beach holidays in Corsica by Simpson Travel.

The World On a Plate

From Spanish Paella to Japanese Sushi, explore the world of cuisine with Simpson Travel.

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My Trip To Langkawi Island

I want to share my experience going to Langkawi Island with my friends. You can also take it as a tour guide to Langkawi. Who knows? Maybe you want to come experience it yourself. You are always welcome to use my experience. I'll also put some tip ab...

My Trip To Hong Kong

On the 24th of July, my family and I took a plane and we went to Hong Kong. It was in a short notice actually with only a couple of days planning. But we make it through. We planned it just like that and off we go. You can take it as a travel guide....

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RV Canada: Holidays across Canada in your RV

RV travel is a dream that many people share. If you're one, and the dream seems far off, then listen to Barb Rees. Barb is one of those inspiring people who make you want to shake your head in admiration at her energy and achievements. In 2003 she an...

Featured Lensmaster ~ KimGiancaterino

Stay at a Working Farm in Tuscany

I discovered Fattoria Voltrona while planning my wedding, which was to take place in Siena. A friend had already recommended San Gimignano, and a rural farm experience appealed to the small group of friends and family who would accompany us. Our grou...

Eagle Rock, California

Nestled between the southern California communities of Pasadena and Glendale, Eagle Rock was one of the first homestead settlements in Los Angeles. Though it officially became a city in 1906 and was incorporated in 1911, Eagle Rock was settled by far...

Livermore Valley Wine Country

Located just an hour east of San Francisco, the Livermore Valley is home to nearly 50 wineries, with lush vineyards covering more than 5,000 acres. Wineries range from small, family-owned operations to historic leaders of the California wine industry...

Limoncello di Capri

Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur that originated in Southern Italy. The liqueur derives its flavor from the peels, rather than the juice of the fruit, resulting in a pleasant, sweet, lemony taste. Limoncello gained popularity more than a centu...

The Biggest Hamburger Ever

Denny's Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield, Pennsylvania is proud of its Main Event burger which costs $379, feeds up to 200 people, and takes 9 hours to prepare. The super-sized burger features an 80-pound beef patty, a 30-pound bun, 12 tomatoes and 160...

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Monument Valley

Monument Valley is a very remote section of the Southwestern United States on the Arizona/Utah border, close to the Four Corners region. From looking at the pictures, it does not look like a traditional valley at all, and it isn't. Huge, ancient, tow...

Yosemite National Park

The Crown Jewel of the Sierra Nevada There are over 3.5 million visitors yearly that come to take in the awe-inspiring panorama of Yosemite National Park. The California National Park of the High Sierras is one of the best places to camp, kayak, sig...

Yellowstone National Park

First established as a National Park in 1872, Yellowstone remains America's best-known National Park for its geothermal features, array of wildlife and stunning scenery. It covers three states--Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana--however, most of the park l...

Northern U.S. Road Trip

When planning a road trip in the United States, there are two popular options: the northern route and the southern route . We'll be analyzing the northern route here, covering the states from Maine to Washington state. If a road trip is in your futur...

How to Plan a US Road Trip

There's nothing like taking a road trip across the USA. Going by car gives you a greater appreciation for the vastness and wide array of parks, forests, cities, museums, beaches and cultures the United States has to offer. By taking a cross country r...

Featured Lensmaster ~ KonaGirl

The Big Island of Hawaii

Aloha! E Komo Mai! Hele mai! Hele mai! The Big Island of Hawaii, also named Hawaii, is the most diverse of all the Hawaiian Islands. You can travel around the Big Island of Hawaii in one day and go from white sand beaches to snow capped volcanoes;...

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Norway

Norway is a ruggedly beautiful country of mountains, fjords and glaciers. The 'Land of the Midnight Sun' has delightfully long summer days, pleasantly low-key cities, unspoiled fishing villages and rich historic sites that include Viking ships and me...

Christmas Traditions in Norway

Have you ever dreamed of celebrating Christmas in Norway? Although Christmas traditions can vary from family to family, in Norway most families include customs that have developed from Yule and midwinter festivities in ancient times. Before Christia...

Thanksgiving Air Travel | Things You Should Know Before You Fly

Visiting family this Thanksgiving? If so, you need to know that the rules for travel are changing rapidly, and every airline has different regulations. The most important thing is to check with your airline when you make your reservation and again,...

Featured Lensmaster ~ LaraineRose

Staycation -- Everyone Should Try One

By now, no doubt, you know what a staycation is. Although this word has been around a long time, it really came into fashion in the year 2008. When I hear it, it is a word which still makes me smile. Why? Interested? Travel down the page to Part 1 of...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Lithops

Vacation rentals in Italy

Go ahead, pack your suitcase and enjoy a great vacation for while. Where do you want to go? Tired of the usual traveling destinations? Why not explore Italy? You can experience delicious vineyards, medieval hill towns, and ancient cities. If you want...

Travel destinations in Umbria

Do you want to visit a fascinating place in Italy that is full of history and culture? Travel to Umbria and you will be able to enjoy the best that Italian life has to offer. You can enjoy outdoor sports in an attractive setting, holiday breaks in a...

Discover Tuscany in Italy

Most people have annual holidays. But the trip would normally be just a hike to the nearby hills or countryside simply for a change in environment. The ultimate dream of everybody is a visit to Italy once in our lifetime, at the very least. When pla...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Lojav

A Gay Man's View Of Disneyland

I am a Disneyland Annual Pass Holder. I also happen to be a gay man. I work for a national LGBT (that's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender for the casual passerby) organization and I find that going to Disneyland allows me to escape from the ser...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Lorymer

Plan Your Next Trip in 7 Steps

Helpful Travel Tips, Expert Trip Advice and Valuable Travel Resources including Hotel Discounts, Vacation Promotions and Special Travel Offers Planning your perfect trip or vacation takes time and plenty of research. Whether you are looking to organ...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Love-Umbria

Tours of Umbria, Italy

Let us show you Umbria... Love Umbria offers visitors, from near and far, luxury guided tours taking you closer to the heart of Umbria in central Italy, seeing sights both on and off the beaten track, meeting the local people and savouring Umbria's...

Visitors Guide to Spoleto (Umbria, central Italy)

Spoleto is a hilltop town located in Umbria in central Italy. It is one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations. Check back as we will be adding more information on Spoleto for visitors (hotels and more things to do and see). In the meantime we...

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Getting around in Amsterdam

Experience Amsterdam: So much more than Wooden shoes, coffeeshops and the Red Light District!

Featured Lensmaster ~ Margo_Arrowsmith

Staffa, The Scotish Island with a Wonderful Surprize! If You Know When to Go...

I almost didn't get to Staffa. My trip was to Iona and I didn't think I had enough time there. On top of that, my neck was broken and in a brace, so climbing wasn't easy, not that I wasn't doing plenty of that on Iona! But, I heard about the boat ri...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Mark_Amy

Legendary Shangri La

In 1933 British novelist James Hilton wrote a book called Lost Horizon, which was about a group of travellers who got lost in a place that Mr Hilton described as a place of eternity, peace and tranquility, an idyllic world of imposing snow mountains,...

Chinese Rhesus Macaque Monkeys

The first time I came face to face with the macaque monkeys that live on their own island sanctuary in Sanya, China, I fell in love them because they are so adorable, and so human-like! I created this lens to share my experience of being with them on...

Images of China

Mark Amy Photography presents stunning images from all around China. With galleries ranging from the well-known major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, to the less less well-known places such as Huangshan and Sanya, and the legendary, but much les...

Featured Lensmaster ~ MexicoLarry

Vacations in Paradise - "El Rancho" Beach Resort in Mazatlan

On the golden beaches of Mazatlan, the wise traveler can find a little-known getaway called "El Rancho," a beach resort that provides the perfect atmosphere for a truly relaxing vacation in Mazatlan.

Featured Lensmaster ~ Michael_Oksa

Cheap Vacation Tips

Cheap Vacation Tips is for people who would like to go on a vacation, but feel they just can't afford it. If you're one of those people, then you'll love these tips and resources that'll help you stretch your travel budget. The tips are about cheap...

Featured Lensmaster ~ MyNashville360

Music City: Nashville City Guide

Nashville, TN. has music pouring out its veins. You can listen to a live show, record a cd or visit Country Music Hall of Fame. However Nashville has many other attractions to offer you besides just music. In this lens I'll give you some tips for yo...

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Featured Lensmaster ~ Nimsy

My Favourite Spots in London

I live in the suburbs of London and I wanted to tell you about the places I like to go to in London. There is so much to see and do that it can be daunting to know where to start. If you've never been to London, it's well worth a visit - it has this...

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Featured Lensmaster ~ PleasantValley

The Definitive Vacation Guide to Haifa, Israel

Haifa, the third largest city in Israel and the capital of the north, is an underrated gem.  This port city on the sea boasts an abundance of visual delights, including the world famous Baha'i Gardens, an amazing view of the city and bay from th...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Pmolinero

Cyprus, Island of Aphrodite

Cyprus, although a small country, has a rich cultural heritage which is evident from the huge amount of ancient monuments and places, castles, and forts around the island. The antiquities of Paphos, the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia in additio...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Poddys

Bournemouth - Seaside Beaches Holidays Sunshine

If someone was to mention Bournemouth to you, what would come to mind? If you live outside of the UK, probably not a lot, since Bournemouth isn't on the list of main attractions that you find in the tourist brochures, especially for visitors from the...

I've Been There

I've Been There" is a novel concept for a lens that I thought up a few days ago. I have been thinking of a way to use some lenses about places throughout the world created by other lensmasters, and the idea for this lens gradually took shape. I thou...

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Featured Lensmaster ~ Quippingqueen

FUNNY PLACE NAMES

What possessed anyone to come up with these daffy, delectable, or downright distinctive town names like Black Tickle (Newfoundland & Labrador), Humptulips (Washington), and Frog Suck (Wyoming)? And quite frankly, who would want to admit that they ha...

I AM CANADIAN

This light-hearted lens is designed to answer the question, "What is a Canadian?" The easy answer might be, a Canadian is someone who suffers from an inferiority complex, someone who likes sleeping beside an elephant, or someone who loves skating on...

LAUGHABLE LANDMARKS

Toss your troubles aside because it's time to turn your attention to those tacky tourist traps and ripsnorting roadside attractions. There are oodles of odd, off-beat and some might go so far as to say outrageous things to take your mind off the woe...

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Featured Lensmaster ~ Rewards4life

Magical Portmeirion Wales- A Tour In Pictures

From the moment you enter Portmeirion through the magnificent archway bearing a themed resemblance to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel you really get a feel that this is a place of true splendor. Striking architecture and an air of breath-taking peace...

Featured Lensmaster ~ RinchenChodron

Tuva - A Magical Land in Asia

Tuva was formerly an independent country that later became a part of the Soviet Union. They have their own pastoral culture and shamanic traditions. The picture is the flag of Tuva. Here is a quote from the book Tuva or Bust: "Take a look at a map...

Bhutan - A Sweet Little Country

Bhutan is a small country north of Nepal and South of China, and next to Sikkim. It's President's stated purpose is "Gross National Happiness". It is a country where the government and the monestaries share separate wings of the same buildings. I wa...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Rooturaj

Top 10 Hill Stations in India

Ahh Hill stations. Give me a three day off from work and I will zoom to one of the lovely hill stations in North India. I am based in Delhi so I normally cant afford the luxury of traveling 2500 kilometers to Hill stations in the south. I love nature...

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Featured Lensmaster ~ Sandyspider

Big Island of Hawaii

Aloha and welcome to beautiful island of Hawaii. This is also called the Big Island. We hope you enjoyed your 11 hour flight. Before you leave, make sure you have all your belongings. Check under your seats and the overhead cabinets.

Featured Lensmaster ~ SemperFidelis

Shih Huang Ti, First Emperor of China | Qin Shi Huang

Shih Huang Ti (or Qin Shi Huang Ti) was heir to the throne of Chin, a powerful feudal state in northwest China. On his accession he set about uniting China, annexing the other feudal states with ruthless efficiency, aided by espionage, brib...

Mother Teresa of Calcutta Quotes, Biography, Facts, Letters, Accomplishments, Faith, and more.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a Roman Catholic nun, founder of the Missionaries of Charity, and recipient of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her humanitarian work. In 2003, six years after her death, Mother Teresa began a passage to saintho...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Silver_Lotus

Mt. Everest Video Showcase

Known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet, Mt. Everest straddles the Nepal-Tibet border and over the years has seen many triumphs and far too many tragedies. There's nothing like the thrill of seeing Mt. Everest in person. If you're not...

Tibet Video Showcase

I created this lens as a "sister" lens to Tibet, Nepal & South Asia to further explore and share all kinds of information about that wonderful part of the world. If you are looking for audio books, printed books, or electronic books about or by His...

Tibet, Nepal & South Asia

I started this lens to share my love for South Asia with others. It's an eclectic collection of information and visuals - anything from art and culture to religion and politics. Whatever moves me!Sign the guest book, and if you have a moment, visit m...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Slotowngal

Visit Historic Nauvoo

Welcome!  As a former seminary teacher and church history fan, I am inviting you to read a little about Historic Nauvoo, sometimes known as the Williamsburg of the West. For those unfamiliar with Nauvoo, it is located in Illinois along the banks...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Sonia5880

Best Time to Visit Montego Bay, Jamaica

"When is the Best Time to Visit Montego Bay, Jamaica?" One of the biggest factors in planning your trip to Jamaica is deciding when to go. When deciding you should consider the three most important aspects; (1) Costs (2) Peak/Off-Peak Season and (3)...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Spirituality

Leiden, university town in The Netherlands

Culture, shopping, poetry on the walls, European Dutch old town architecture, fairs and more. This lens shows you a bit of the history of Leiden, some pictures of the sights and a view into the local culture. Do take a look at the statistics so you k...

Bikes in The Netherlands, about Dutch Bikes

There is no country in the world where biking is so normal as it is in The Netherlands - except China. This is a tribute to Dutch Bikes. Yes, we really do a lot of bicycling - and we've got the bikes to show for it. [A reader told me the people of D...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Squidster

Oktoberfest in Munich | Bavaria | Germany | Beer | Food | Costume | 2009

Oktoberfest 2008 in Munich may be over, but there's no time like the present to start planning for Oktoberfest 2009. Having lived many years in Munich myself, I found that the Oktoberfest is an inescapable reality you can either love or hate. It cel...

San Diego Travel

San Diego has been my favorite city for as long as I can remember. That was when I lived halfway around the world and had never even seen it! Although I still can't afford to live there I consider myself lucky to be within driving range now. San Dieg...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Stazjia

Dartmoor, Devon

Dartmoor was designated as a National Park in 1951 and covers an area of 368 square miles. The landscape ranges from lovely wooded valleys to desolate but beautiful wild moorland interspersed with rocky tors. There are areas of bogs and rough pasture...

Blackpool: Sand, Sea and Fun

Blackpool, in the north-west of England, is one of the country's most famous seaside resorts and it was almost literally built on fun. From the introduction of the railways in the 19th century right up to the 1960s and 1970s, it has attracted working...

Legendary Glastonbury in Somerset

Glastonbury, Somerset in South West England is heavily associated with the legends of King Arthur and Camelot. There are many other legends connected to the town and its surrounding area. This has made it a centre for 'new age alternative' culture an...

Stonehenge and Nearby Prehistoric Sites

The county of Wiltshire, in the south-west of England, is most famous for Stonehenge, the stone circle where Druids still celebrate the summer solstice. Then there are the huge Avebury stone circles, among which a village has been built. Other assoc...

Windsor and Eton, Berkshire

Windsor is an ancient town in southern England, just about 23 miles from London. It is dominated by its famous castle, home of royalty for almost a thousand years. It is reputed to be the favourite home of the present Queen and it is said that she wa...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Stuckinthepast

What I Should Have Brought Backpacking In Europe

I spent a lot of time looking over the supposedly all-encompassing lists of stuff to bring backpacking before I went to Europe, but this stuff wasn't on them! If you're planning a trip, don't make the same mistakes I did!

Backpacking cheap, without being a cheapskate.

This lense is about my experiences overpaying for stuff in Europe, and tricks I learned to make the vacation a little bit cheaper.

Featured Lensmaster ~ Sumogirl

Why Not Think About Retiring to Malaysia

As middle-age has fast approached for both my husband and I, and with no kids to hold us back, we felt like we wanted to embark on a new adventure. We knew we wanted to live abroad and experience a new culture. We spent a lot of time researching diff...

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Featured Lensmaster ~ Travel_Guy

Travel To Easter Island

Easter Island (Rapa Nui in the Rapa Nui language, Isla de Pascua in Spanish), is a Polynesian island in the south eastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian triangle. The island is an overseas territory of Chile. Rapa Nui...

Florida Keys Vacation

The Florida Keys are an archipelago of about 1700 islands in the southeast United States. They begin at the southeastern tip of the Florida peninsula, about 15 miles south of Miami, and extend in a gentle arc south-southwest and then westward to Ke...

Coral Reef Relief

Reef Relief was founded in Key West, Florida, in 1987 by Craig Quirolo, then a charterboat captain and currently Reef Relief's Director of Marine and International Projects. Today, it is one of the world's leading grassroots, non-profit coral reef...

Travel Tips Information

If you have been offered a great bargain on a cruise or resort vacation, but you cannot seem to get all the details unless you pay the company first, you may be dealing with a travel scam. PAY NOW, TRAVEL LATER ... MAYBE Typically, scam operators won...

The Hawaiian Islands

The State of Hawaii , is an archipelagic state of the United States located in the central Pacific Ocean southwest of the continental United States, south of Alaska, and north of Tahiti. From a physiographic and ethnographic perspective, this archipe...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Travelingprofessor

Verona, Italy: Aida, Romeo & Juliet, and more!

Welcome to Verona! This is another lens from Travelingprofessor. Verona is a city in northern Italy about 3 hours drive from were I lived. It is famous for two major things. Romeo & Juliet and the L'Rena Opera presentation of Aida. It is also home to...

Venice, Italy: Destination Of The Heart

Venice, Italy has become one of my favorite destinations in the world. Perfect for romance, mystery, or solitude. Embrace the beauty of an ancient yet vibrant city. Venice has stolen my heart! Enjoy this lens and its lists of ideas for a wonderful ti...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Treasures-By-Brenda

Top 10 Imax Blu-ray Movies Are Adventure Documentary Films

Imax blu-ray movies. If you are looking for ten of the best, then you have found the right place for featured on this page are ten of the bestselling Imax blu-ray documentaries available today! There are just over 20 on the market as I write this len...

A Bloom Of Friendship: The Story Of The Canadian Tulip Festival

A non-fiction, children's picture book written by Anne Renaud and illustrated by Ashley Spires, A Bloom Of Friendship: The Story Of The Canadian Tulip Festival tells the story of the history behind the world's largest tulip festival held every spring...

Our Visit To Polly's Pancake Parlor, a Historic Restaurant in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Polly's Pancake Parlor has been in the pancake business since 1938 when the owners opened a 24-seat tearoom and served pancakes in an attempt to boost maple syrup sales. In 1938, the pancakes, waffles and French toast were "All you can eat for 50 ce...

The Canadian Tulip Festival, Also Known As The Ottawa Tulip Festival

The Canadian Tulip Festival (sometimes called the Ottawa Tulip Festival) has become the world's largest tulip festival and takes place in May each year with more than three million tulips in bloom. In 2009, the festival will run from May 1st to May 1...

Featured Lensmaster ~ Tripadvisor

Vigan, Philippines

Vigan is an old Spanish colonial town in the Philippines that retains its old character even in these modern times. Vigan, unlike many other towns and cities of the Philippines, escaped the destruction and devastation caused by the fighting during S...

Cebu, Philippines

Located in the central Philippines, Cebu is a vibrant province, famous for Magellan and Lapu Lapu, old Spanish churches and forts, the Taoist Temple, great beaches, superb diving, and much more.

Varanasi, India

Varanasi (also known as Benares and Kashi) is an ancient city located on the banks of the River Ganges (Ganga) in India. It is the holy city of the Hindus and one of the oldest continually occupied cities in the world.

Silverton, Australia (Mad Max Country)

Located out in the Australian Outback a few miles from Broken Hill, Silverton, a former mining town, is now almost a ghost town. Today it is chiefly famous for being the location of dozens of feature films such as Mad Max and Priscilla of the Desert.

Mudgee, Australia

Mudgee is an Australian town famous for its vineyards and fine wines. It is located among rolling hills in the central west of New South Wales, and is definitely worth the time to visit. Other attractions in Mudgee include the beautiful 19th century...

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Featured Lensmaster ~ Umbrian-guy

Assisi

The origins of Assisi, as for other cities in Umbria, are uncertain. It was inhabited, originally, from a population, the Umbrian, located in central Italy. Subsequently it was under Etruscan and Roman control, as well-documented by the many vestiges...

Umbria

Umbria is the central region of Italy, also known as the green heart of Italy. As you can see from the image, its clear why its called green! Beautiful panoramas of green hills await you in this wonderful region! The best way to discover Umbria is by...

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Top 10 Vacation Destinations In The Caribbean To Go In 2009

Islands in general, and the Caribbean islands in particular, are among the top 10 vacation destinations to go in 2009. Year in, year out, millions of tourists come to the small, beautiful islands of the Caribbean. Next time you are planning to go on...

100 Things To Do In Orlando

Whenever you're thinking of where you'd like to take your family on next vacations, why not think about Florida, especially the Orlando area. For all ages there are lots of things to do in Orlando and activities each member of your family will enjoy....

Top 10 Vacation Spots

Top 10 Vacation Spots is all about the most popular vacation spots and most favored places to go for vacation around the world. You can find a lot of places all over the world that can be viewed as top vacation spots depending on the time of year and...

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Seoul, Korea - Information and Travel Guide

Full of skyscrapers, Seoul is the capital and the largest city in Korea. With over 10 million people, it is rich in traditions, history, and places to visit. I hope to highlight some of its rich culture as well as give you my impressions on places to...

Barcelona, Spain Travel - Top Places to Visit and Information

Barcelona rivals Madrid for its architecture, culture and and commerce. It is the capital of Catalonia and the second biggest city in Spain in both terms of size and population. It was the host city of the 1992 Olympic Games. After it became Olympic...

Dominican Republic Travel and Information

With its beautiful white beaches, wonderful resorts, delicious food, the Dominican Republic is the jewel of the Caribbean. This lens will provide you a journey into the Dominican Republic.

Phuket, Thailand - Travel Guide and Information

One of the most popular places to visit year after year in Asia is Phuket, Thailand. This island has beautiful beaches with clear blue water that is a feast for the eyes. Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea off southe...

The Wild and Wonderful Galapagos Islands

In addition to being blessed with great weather throughout the year, the Galapagos islands is where famous evolutionist Charles Darwin did his studies on natural selection to support in his theory of evolution. The islands comprise of hundreds of ani...

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Discover Cornwall with a Pixie Tour

Cornwall is a land of mythology and folklore; a place where humans have made their home over thousands of years, living from the sea and scraping minerals from the ground. Its coastline has seen heroism, tragedy, smuggling, piracy and wrecking. Corn...

Visit the Eden Project in Cornwall UK

The Eden Project is Cornwall's most iconic attraction, holding the distinction of being the world's "largest greenhouse". It is also a tourist attraction that is unique within a pretty strong field of contenders locally. Eden is more than a visitor...

Along the Cotswold Way

The Cotswold Way Nationl trail is a path that follows the escarpment at the edge of the Cotswolds from Chipping Campden in the north to Bath in the south. Approx 102 miles in length, the trail takes in some amazing scenery as it winds its way through...

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Disney World Orlando Vs. Universal Studios Orlando Florida

Disney World Orlando Vs. Universal Studios Orlando Florida Walt Disney World Orlando rules. Disney world has better rides and better attractions than Universal Studios Orlando Florida. It gives a better reward for its price and besides - Disney world...

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