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South Africa Vacations – A Splendid Getaway

South Africa vacations have everything a traveler looks for in an outdoor getaway. Whether it is scenic mountains, idyllic sea beaches or incredible wildlife, Africa vacations has it in abundance. More than anything else, it has the world famous safaris … Continue reading

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New Zealand – Land and Landscape

[/caption] New Zealand is a jewel in the South Pacific, comprising large high islands, long isolated from the rest of the world and surrounded by vast stretches of ocean. Once covered in primeval forest, it is a land rich in … Continue reading

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Palestine

Palestine’s rugged hills, ancient olive groves and cities rich in history are complemented by a lively cafe scene in Ramallah and miles of Mediterranean beach. The future state of Palestine consists of two non-contiguous territories separated by Israel: the hilly, … Continue reading

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Republic of Senegal

Between solitary plains in the north and lush tropical lands in the south, Senegal’s hectic capital Dakar is a fine slice of urban Africa, perched on a beach-lined peninsula. Senegal is a patchwork of classic African landscapes. Northern Senegal lies … Continue reading

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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)

Asia’s most secretive country and sole ‘axis of evil’ member, North Korea allows in a trickle of highly regimented tourists each year who are shown exactly what the government wants them to see in this fascinating communist time capsule. North … Continue reading

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