27th
February
2008
by Douglas Scott
The coastal city of Lima, Peru lies on the west coast of South America. During the days of Spanish colonial rule the city was regarded as the most important and prosperous city in Spanish America and was the finest in the region, known as The City of Kings.
Lima hugs a craggy patch of Pacific coast. The beaches are rocky, and the water is cold, but flower-abundant cliff-top parks offer the perfect place for a leisurely sun set stroll.
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posted in South America, Nightlife, Pacific Coast, Peru |
27th
February
2008
By: Robert Palmer
Culture In the Kilimanjaro Region
Moshi, is the main town in Kilimanjaro Region, it is small, but typically frenetic. Moshi is a market town with a population of about 150,000 and a surrounding rural population of 402,000. It is the regional capital of the Kilimanjaro region and the iconic, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen from town. The town lies at an altitude of 890m above sea level so the evenings a pleasantly cool compared to those in Tanga or Dar Es Salaam. The town is set in a fertile volcanic area, well fed by streams off the mountain, ideal for coffee crops, the most rewarding local source of income with the exception of Tourism.
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posted in Africa, Exotic Location, Mountains, Forest, Tropical, Waterfall |
27th
February
2008
by Gabriel Adams -
A trip to Hawaii is one that you will definitely never forget. Its natural beauty is unmatched anywhere else in the world. It has beautiful scenery, culture, and people. If you’ve never been to Hawaii, make it a priority to get there as soon as possible. There are many features that make Hawaii a unique destination.
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posted in US, Hawaii, Beach, Island, Tropical, Pacific Islands, Waterfall |
27th
February
2008
by Nicole Munoz
The 469 mile long Blue Ridge Parkway is often said to be the most scenic drive in America. Beginning near Cherokee, NC, the parkway winds through the gorgeous Smokey Mountains and passes through the Pisgah National Forest, as well as the Shenandoah National Forest, before ending just before Virginia’s Skyline Drive begins.
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posted in US, Hiking, Southern Region, Scenic Drive |
