Articles, tagged with "subway system", page 5
12th September 2008
If utilizing a travel website for a family trip/vacation to NYC, it's best to decide ahead of time if the trip will be cultural, entertaining, informational, or a mix. Don't feel the need to do touristy activities; plan what your family will really enjoy....
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Author:
LeoS
02nd September 2008
The 1 1/2 million visitors who are lucky enough to explore the many things to do in Beijing during the 2008 Olympics can expect an experience of a lifetime, but the 4 billion who are relegated to their living rooms can still enjoy a virtual tour and get a...
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Author:
Davidr
28th August 2008
Generally speaking, when planning a vacation in a big city, you don't want to overspend on the hotel room. Most
of the day will be spent on touring the city and visiting the sites. The hotel room will primarily serve as shower and slee...
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Author:
OM
20th August 2008
More than one million passengers a year take cruises from Barcelona
The city has great food, shopping, nightlife, architecture and art galleries to enjoy either before or after your cruise. The monastery at Montserrat has a spectacular mountain setting...
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Author:
Danny Smith
20th May 2008
Travel tips in travel books and on travel websites often advise travelers to "pack light." In my experience, these sources of travel information don't go far enough. If you're a budget traveler you're unlikely to be relying on hotel porters, taxi drivers,...
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Author:
Barbara Freedman-De Vito
25th April 2008
Los Angeles may be famed as the home of the star-studded Hollywood, but as the second largest metropolitan area in the US, it has a lot more to offer than just the glitz and glamour of showbiz and celebrity extravagance.
Hostels in Los Angeles are read...
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Author:
Paul Scottyn
03rd April 2008
On a recent trip to Europe, we spent a few days in Paris. One of the big similarities of the subway system to many of those in the U.S. is the people begging for money as they walk through the trains.
Now, I have no doubt that life may have knocked ce...
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Author:
Lukasavige
01st April 2008
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKECC) is located at the business hub of Hong Kong in the bustling Wanchai district. The new wing of the centre has a bird-influenced design, giving the impression that the building is about to take flight. ...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
01st February 2008
In June of 2007 Mrs. Winer and I retired.
When one achieves a milestone, rewards equal to the accomplishment should be given. So on Sept 9, 2007 Mrs. Winer and I arrived in Paris France. For the next 24 days we enjoyed ourselves more than should be al...
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Author:
Patch
23rd January 2008
Philadelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania and the sixth most populous city in the United States.
Home of the world famous cheese steak and many historical sites - including Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence wa...
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Author:
DCollins
10th September 2007
Boston is the capital and most populous city of Massachusetts. With the reputation of being the largest city in New England, Boston is often considered to be the unofficial economic and cultural center of the New England region. The Greater Boston area, w...
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Author:
Susan Hutson
29th June 2007
Massachusetts is a densely populated state of 6.4 million, of which over 4 million live in the Boston metropolitan area, on the Atlantic Coast. Boston is also the capital of the state. The Rte 128 corridor around the city is known for its hi-tech a...
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17th January 2007
New York City, aka the city that never sleeps, fondly known as the Big Apple, is home to approximately eight million people with the population still expected to rise in the years to come. New York City is touted as the centre of the world maybe because e...
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Author:
Natalie
14th January 2006
Brooklyn, New York, Saturday, May 7, 2005, 11:00 am
Hello from New York City (5) - A Local Expert Takes Us Through Queens
Yesterday was a pretty interesting day, the weather was cool and overcast, with rain coming in during the latter part of the ...
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Author:
Susanne Pacher