Articles, tagged with "captain james cook", page 3
28th October 2009
One of the favorite places for holiday makers in the whole of Australia, if not the world is that of Airlie Beach. Airlie Beach resides in Queensland, in the Whitsunday Region.
It lies close to the great barrier reef thus its a magnet for tourists all...
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Author:
Joseph A
27th October 2009
Whitby is situated in North Yorkshire on the north-east coast of England, 47 miles from York. This quaint, historic port, with its old cobbled streets, picturesque cottages and excellent sandy beaches. Situated along one of Britain's finest stretches ...
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Author:
indyainfo
06th October 2009
What to see/ discover in Hawaii?
• A new culture.
• Picturesque scenery
• Beach & Sun
• Marine Biology
• Diving
• Active lava Flow - Increase you knowledge of geology.
• Learn about Polynesian culture
• Go Hiking, and reward yourse...
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Author:
cheapfareguru
17th September 2009
Located in Far North Queensland, Australia, Cairns is a town known for its beauty and popularity with tourists. The town was originally built as a stop over for workers on their way to the gold mines. However, because of its location to many famous Austra...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
10th September 2009
This quintuple arched Admiralty Arch is one of London's most famous iconic landmarks. The arch was commissioned by King Edward VII in reminiscence of his mother, which is denoted by the Latin inscription on the underside of the arch. The Mall was also wid...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
23rd August 2009
Lanzarote in the Canary Islands isn't the first place that comes to mind when it comes to surfing. Lanzarote is the easternmost island in the Canary chain. Though a part of Spain, it is located about 100 km off the coast of North Africa.
Declared a Bio...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
27th July 2009
How to Improve the Immune System
The human immune system is a unique. Its purpose is to recognise the body's invasion of viral enemies and bacteria and destroy them. It can recognise viral strains which it has encountered before and beat them off, but ...
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Author:
Colin Platt
15th July 2009
Planning a vacation in New Zealand can be as quiet or as exciting or as you choose; within the country a visitor will find an amazing quantity of activities, sights and entertainment. It is ideal for couples, those travelling alone or with a group of frie...
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Author:
Michiel Van Kets
15th July 2009
A holiday in New Zealand can be as adventurous or as calm as you plan. The country has an incredible amount of leisure activities and sights in comparison to its size. The country is perfect for families, couples, independent travelers and groups. Lots of...
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Author:
Michiel Van Kets
18th June 2009
Kangaroos are possibly Australia's most famous animal. They are a marsupial and only found on this continent and come in a variety of sizes, the Red Kangaroo is the largest wallabies are smaller members of the kangaroo family. The Kangaroos should also b...
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Author:
JenB
05th June 2009
The Aloha State became the 50th United State in 1959 but Hawaii already enjoyed a proud and magical history. More than 15 centuries ago, Polynesian explorers and settlers first arrived in big canoes from the Marquesas Islands more than 2000 miles away. ...
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Author:
Robert Bell
07th April 2009
Nothing makes a place more unique than its history, culture and wildlife. If you are planning a unique getaway, look no further than Victoria British Columbia to find just this.
Victoria is located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island and is the cap...
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Author:
Robert Bell
09th March 2009
What is cooler than an exceptional piece of tribal tattoo artwork? Not a lot! No nonsense colours, no meaningless images, just pure symbolic, sub-conscious tribal statement to the world
Now, you don't have to belong to a traditional tribe for your tri...
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Author:
Force2uk
16th February 2009
Riding waves on boards. Ancient Hawaiian tradition called it "The Sport of Kings". And it was in Hawaii that surfing was first seen to be practiced with unsurpassed skill. Captain James Cook was stunned by the way the surfers managed to stay erect on thei...
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29th January 2009
Shaping the natural environment
The hinterland's ranges were created by volcanic eruptions 25 to 30 million years ago. Changing sea levels shaped coastal waterways and beaches between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago.
The local Aboriginal people, the Gubbi ...
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Author:
Barry Williams