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Jungfraujoch Cog Railway – Switzerland

Posted on December 16, 2009 by admin

The Jungfrau Railway leads to the highest railway station in Europe, at 3,454 m (11,333 ft). It is literally the zenith of a circular route from Interlaken round the heart of the Bernese Oberland, connecting its most famous resorts and … Continue reading →

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Golden Pass Panoramic Express

Posted on December 11, 2009 by admin

Officially, the Golden Pass links Zurich and Geneva, but its real purpose is to offer travellers a means of exploring the heart, of Central Switzerland between Lucerne and Montreux without doubling their tracks. Each of the stops (LucerneTnterlaken-Zweisimmen-Montreux) is a … Continue reading →

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Venice

Posted on October 25, 2009 by admin

Scientists estimate that this world treasure is sinking about 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm) per decade. Flooding is the most urgent problem. A plan to hold back the rising Adriatic with a system of mobile underwater barriers has met with … Continue reading →

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Southern Africa

Posted on October 16, 2009 by admin

Perhaps it is fitting that Southern Africa sits at the end of this colourful foray into Africa. It is microcosm of the continent itself, concentrating many of the other African regions’ greatest assets in one neat package. East Africa’s famous … Continue reading →

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Central Africa

Posted on October 14, 2009 by admin

Separating east from west and north from south is Central Africa, the heart of this colossal continent. Its beat is frenetic, sultry and precarious – putting a finger on it can be as fruitful. Those who venture into its virgin … Continue reading →

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