Archive | May, 2007
Oman: Most Peaceful Place

Oman: Most Peaceful Place

What is the most peaceful place to you? For me it would probably be on a quiet beach by the ocean, or maybe diving somewhere. (I’ve heard from certified scuba divers that diving is the most peaceful experience ever.) According to Lists of Bests, the best ever peaceful place in the world is Muscat — Oman’s capital.

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America’s Best Adventures

America’s Best Adventures

In 2000, National Geographic Adventure, listed America’s best 100 adventures.  You can see the list with links at Adventure Magazine. I would love to experience their top adventure – rafting the Colorado River.

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Helicopter Skiing in La Grave

Helicopter Skiing in La Grave

Off-piste skiing and skiing through powder snow are the most amazing things you can do with a pair of skis. La Grave, located 75km east of Grenoble, belongs to the French Alps and is linked with the nearby ski resort Les 2-Alpes. You can walk from La Grave to Les 2-Alpes at an altitude of 3500 m on between 15 and 30 minutes. In [...]

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50 Places to Visit Before You Die

50 Places to Visit Before You Die

The British television network BBC has made a list of 50 places to visit before you die. I have only been to three of these 50 places (so far!), New York City, Paris, and Zermatt, but I would love to see all of them. How many have you been to? Which one is your favorite?

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Travel Rants Blog-a-thon challenge: Are You a Travel Writer?

Travel Rants Blog-a-thon challenge: Are You a Travel Writer?

Writing can be an addiction. Some of us just have to let it out. The words in your mind craving to come alive on a piece of paper, on a word document on your computer, on your blog, or somewhere else. Writers all share the same passion, but they share their words in different ways. Some people only use first-rate products for their writing. Some people [...]

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Nepal: One Year of Peace

Nepal: One Year of Peace

During Nepal’s civil war the amount of international visitors decreased greatly. Now, Nepal celebrates one year of peace and can hopefully count with more tourists.

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Trysil: A Norwegian Skiing Paradise

Trysil: A Norwegian Skiing Paradise

Trysil in Norway boasts some of the best skiing in Scandinavia. The season runs from 15 November to 1 May and the area attracts beginners as well as experienced skiers.

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The Best Hostels in New York City

The Best Hostels in New York City

If you’re on a budget and don’t mind sharing room with like-minded travelers, hostel is a perfect choice. During our visit I found two favorites: 1. Hostelling International New York (891 Amsterdam Avenue) The largest hostel in New York offers comfy and spacious rooms, guest discounts, included breakfast and a nice outdoor terrace. Their own back patio and garden is [...]

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Broadway Musicals: How to Save 50% of the Ticket Price

Broadway Musicals: How to Save 50% of the Ticket Price

When visiting New York City in 2004 we went to see the Broadway musical Aida. We decided to go the same day and lined up by one of the two TKTS discount booths in Times Square. Sometimes you have to wait more than an hour, but we bought our tickets for $50 each (normal price is $100) within 20 minutes. The two [...]

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