by Steven Cronin
North of the Himalayas, in western China, lies the
self-governing land of Tibet. The Tibetan Plateau is the
highest populated region on the planet and stands at an average
elevation of 16,000 feet. To the north lie the imposing Kunlun
Shan mountains, providing a natural border.
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What is the Dordogne? The Dordogne is a beautiful region of South West France Between the Loire valley and the High Pyrénées named after the magnificent river that runs through it. However, locally it is known as the Périgord. This dates back to the time when the area was inhabited by the Gauls. There were four tribes living here and the name for “four tribes” in the Gaulish language was “Petrocore”, which after a few hundred years became the Périgord and it’s inhabitants became the Périgordin. To confuse things further there are four Périgords in the Dordogne. The “Périgord Verte” (Green Périgord) with its main town of Nontron, offers a greenery of verdant growth and valleys in a region crossed by a myriad of rivers and streams. The “Périgord Blanc” (White Périgord) situated around the regions capital of Périgueux, is a region of limestone plateaux, wide valleys and rolling meadows. Read the rest of this entry »
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By: Jennifer Weiss
Situated along the region known as the Emerald Coast, Destin is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway filled to the brim with sun, sand, and plenty of stunning water. Whether you simply want to kick back on a sugar white beach or get out on the water for an exciting excursion, a vacation to Destin is always miles beyond the ordinary.
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New York City, located among a cluster of islands surrounding New York Harbour, has an immense amount to offer visitors. That said, many first-timers in the city often feel overwhelmed by its size and multitude of attractions. But rest assured that by keeping a few handy travel tips in mind, you’ll be able to get the most out of your experience in the “Big Apple.”
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