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National Park of American Samoa

Posted on June 12, 2010 by admin

Samoa, a chain of mountainous islands clothed in tropical rainforest, is ringed with rugged cliffs, glistening beaches, and biologically rich coral reefs. The National Park of American Samoa is a national park on the American territory of American Samoa, distributed … Continue reading →

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Travel to Namib Desert

Posted on February 25, 2010 by admin

In the local dialect the word Namib means vastness. But the openness which confronts you here makes the word ‘vast’ seem small and insignificant. Endless miles seem to stretch on and on covered with the orange sand dunes prevalent here. … Continue reading →

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100 National Parks Of The World

Posted on February 18, 2010 by admin

1. Banff National Park (Canada) Valley of the Ten Peaks and Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canada. [ Photo by Gorgo / public domain ] Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park, established in 1885 in the Rocky Mountains. … Continue reading →

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Kalahari Desert South Africa

Posted on February 13, 2010 by admin

A vacation in the desert has the potential of turning into one surreal experience that is bound to leave a lasting impression on the traveler. Vast stretches of open barren land, mounds of sand and occasional splashes of green in … Continue reading →

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Back to the Ice Age – Alaska Glacier Bay

Posted on January 26, 2010 by admin

Had he been interested, Captain George Vancouver, who charted the waters of Icy Strait in 1794, could have seen all of Glacier Bay in about an hour. In those days, however, the 5-mile-long indentation in the 100-mile (160-km) long, 20-mile … Continue reading →

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