20th
October
2007
by Vicki Landes
Germany’s Black Forest hides many delightful secrets amid its thick foliage. In this land of fairytales and half-timbered houses lies a little glass factory, practicing the methods of a time long past. Located in the town of Wolfach, the Dorotheenhütte Glass Museum brings the traditions of yesterday alive for today’s visitors.
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posted in Europe, Vacation, Sightseeing, Forest, holiday, Germany |
20th
October
2007
by Jack Blacksmith
Do you need a break from the cold? If you need to thaw out then consider taking a vacation to a warm weather destination. You will return tan, refreshed and ready to brave the rest of the winter. Here are some suggestions for taking a winter holiday.
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posted in Caribbean, South America, Travel Tips, US, Florida, US East Coast, Vacation, Southeast Asia, holiday, Winter Getaway |
20th
October
2007
by Angela Titus
The highest road in Arizona cuts 200 miles across the middle of the state at an amazing 7,000-foot elevation. Traveling roughly from Sedona to the New Mexico border, this road hugs the edge of the Mogollon Rim. A dizzying drop from rim to the canyon floor is 2,000 feet in places.
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posted in Travel Tips, US, Southwest, Arizona, Scenic Drive |
20th
October
2007
by: Jeff Anderson
The Great Wall of China as some believed originated as a military fortification against intrusion by tribes on the borders during the earlier Zhou Dynasty. In 770-BC-476BC, the ducal states extended the defense work, and built large structures to prevent the attacks from other states. The Great Wall of China was eventually separated during the Qin Dynasty, which preceded the Zhou Dynasty.
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posted in Asia, East Asia, China |
