The Most Dangerous Animals in Australia

June 7, 2010

Box Jellyfish (Chironex Fleckeri)
The Box Jellyfish is notorious for its extremely potent venom. Each tentacle is loaded with over 500,000 Cnidocytes, little harpoon-shaped needles that carry the venom. Box jellyfish are easily recognized; as their name would imply, their hood (body) is a box shape. Box Jellyfish are also the only jellyfish to have eyes. [...]

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More Eruptions from Iceland

May 27, 2010

Eyjafjallajokul, the volcano in Iceland that wreaked havoc on so many travelers in Europe in April, has slowed down tremendously over the last week. Experts say there has been very little activity from the volcano. There appears to be steam still coming from the mouth of the volcano but the ash has stopped - for [...]

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Plan Your World’s Best Gastro-Break

May 20, 2010

Planning an amazing gastro-break guarantees you a lip-smacking good time. Finding the best gastro-breaks in the world may take some time and effort, but your mouth and stomach will thank you for taking on the challenge.
Guided Tours
Use the internet to connect with tour groups that focus on guided gastro-breaks. These experiences will include a guide [...]

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The World’s Best Beaches

May 10, 2010

Beaches are as unique as the sea shells that wash up on the shores. Because of the variety of sand, surf and so much more, it can be impossible to rank one beach against the next. However, it is possible to find those beaches that are best known for their particular amenities.
Best Seashell Beach
Sanibel Island, [...]

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Best Weekend Shopping Break Destinations

April 27, 2010

New York
Along with all the museums and attractions of New York, one of the most pleasurable pastimes is shopping. They’ve got great department stores that cater for all tastes and budgets. If you love cutting-edge fashion and don’t mind maxing out on your credit card, head for Barney’s New York a major department store in [...]

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The Best Roller Coasters in the World

April 19, 2010

In 2005, the Kingda Ka roller coaster opened and claimed the title fastest and tallest roller coaster in the world, a title previously held by the Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. The Kingda Ka roller coaster is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, reaches up to 456ft and accelerates at 128 [...]

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easyJet and Ryanair – Discover the Air Travel Discount King

April 10, 2010

easyJet and Ryanair are two of the top discount airlines in their region. Finding the best discount travel airline can mean hundreds in savings for the frequent flyer. Choosing the king of discount travel means understanding a little bit about the airlines and their services. This will go a long ways to helping you choose [...]

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Great Springtime Holiday Destinations

March 31, 2010

The bright greens of spring cry out to been seen. This time of the year can be the best time of the year to see the wonders of nature. You may also discover that there are a number of events and attractions that celebrate the spring season.
The younger crowd of high school and college students [...]

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7 Wonders of the World

March 28, 2010

Sahara Desert

The Sahara Desert in Arabic translates to ‘The Great Desert’. At over 3,500,000 square miles the Sahara Desert could just about cover America. Reaching a staggering one hundred and eight meters high, the sand dunes have been shifted and sculpted by high winds. The Sahara Desert may be the third largest desert in the [...]

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The Wettest Places on the Planet 

March 17, 2010

Thoughts often spring to our own towns and cities when we think of the wettest places on the planet, but in reality in the UK we’re not quite so drenched. Our highest estimated rainfall reaches 130.16 inches per year (3.30 metres) whereas the wettest place on earth gets a welly-sloshing 523 inches (13.2 metres). It’s [...]

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