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Adventure
Jun 11, 2015Visit The Australian Bush With Echidna Walkabout
As traveling becomes more about having amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experiences rather than going from your hotel room to the pool and back again, your travel adventure options are growing endless. One such option is nature and wildlife tours. Most frequent luxury travelers will say that they have an African safari somewhere on their extensive bucket lists, but what about a weeklong walkabout into the Australian bush? Echidna Walkabout offers eco-friendly and sustainable Australian nature and wildlife tours that you’ll want to book right away.
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The Province That Surrounds Seoul — And Outshines It
Skip the Seoul Crowds. The Real Korea is in Gyeonggi.
History
Jun 3, 2015Quyllur Rit’i: The Star Snow Festival
Every April, the Seven Sisters of the Taurus constellation disappear from the Peruvian sky, only to reappear in June, signaling the coming harvest and a return to order and abundance. The celestial phenomenon also served as a metaphor in ancient Peru’s Pachakuti philosophy. The words pacha (time and space) and kuti (return) refer to a separation of eras, when there is a disturbance in current order, only to see society returned to a golden era, overcoming the oppression of the past.
How to Find Native American Arrowheads
Like in so many things, the first thing to take into account is location. To find Native American artifacts, you have to be where the Native Americans were. The best and most likely place to find arrowheads and other artifacts is at the location of a former village. It’s usually not difficult to track down information about local villages, and if a quick Internet search doesn’t turn up any results, check with your local library.
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12 Reasons to Visit Gozo, Malta’s Slower Sister Island
Gozo may be small in size, but Malta’s charming sister island offers a unique blend of natural beauty, deep-rooted history, rich culture and adventure. Gozo offers unforgettable experiences for every type of traveler. From picturesque villages and cliffside views to ancient temples and festive celebrations, the island invites visitors to slow down and savor the true Mediterranean lifestyle.
Destination
Apr 4, 2015Books to Read Before You Go To Australia
Between its origins as a penal colony, its rich indigenous culture and its bevy of unique and bizarre creatures (the platypus? c’mon), Australia was made for writers. And that’s before you add in the element of life-threatening danger that the country presents every time you step out the door — or at least that’s what Bill Bryson would have you think. But to get you up to speed on its history, nature and culture, here are the best books to read before you go to Australia.