Here we present the most exciting destinations on earth. The world is bigger than you think! Humans` explorations of earth leads to the most amazing adventures. Neither words, photograps nor films do the world`s places justice - they must been seen, heard and touched.
Norwegian researchers think they may have found the country's fourth intact Viking ship buried in a mound near Toensberg (Tønsberg) in Vestfold County, and excavation work is now going on. The site is near the place where the famous Gokstad ship was found in 1880. There are still interesting items to be found in the area.
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Exploring Canada the right way leads to the most amazing adventures. Here are some of my great experiences in 1997............
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The Arctic is one of the world's last wilderness areas, and is still relatively untouched. In an extreme climate preserving is a big challenge. In these areas nature needs a long time to restore damages caused by people and other causes. The Norwegian Polar Institute does their best to preserve environment and the life there, and here is a brief report about their work.
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The area with Geysirs together with Þingvellir and the Gullfoss waterfall, is part of the most famous sights of Iceland, the Golden Circle.
Eruptions from the Geysirs, which sometimes rise up to 20 metres, sometimes higher, occur approximately every 10 - 15 minutes. There are around thirty geysirs and hot pools in the area.
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The Taj Mahal is undoubtedly one of the world's most spectacular examples of architecture. Visiting this unique monument is an amazing experience, especially when it leads to new explorations!
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Trough hundred of years the Navahos in US have stand against tribe rivalries, confrontations with the Spanish conquistadors, Mexicans and Europeans. They live in harmony in a nature --- Even though the rattle snakes don`t bite them.
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Deep in the jungles of South America two men bring civilisation to a native tribe. After years of struggling together, they find themselves on opposite sides in a dramatic fight for the natives` independence. One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.
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One of Australia's many natural wonders
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In central Australia you find the world's biggest rock, Ayers Rock, also called Uluru by the Aborigines, the Australian indigenous people. It was a highlight viewing this great natural landmark, which was formed millions of years ago. For the Aborigines this rock has an especial importance; Uluru is their sacred site. They who don't respect that can be cursed
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An Eldorado for divers
- Artificial walls
- High and steep cliffs and mountains
- Wrecks from boats and ships
- Coral reefs and flourishing marine life
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Wonder of the world - Angkor Wat
- "Discovered" from sky, but have to be experienced from the earth
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Two French archaeologists have found secret entrances (passages) to several unknown rooms and chambers in the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt, also known as the great Pyramid in Giza.
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If you like to experience the life as it really is: beautiful, strange, friendly and incredible gruesome, you have to go to Phnom Penh, the capital in Cambodia. Do you turn your view towards north, you meet smiling people in floating villages, and in the jungle you can admire historical wonders in an beautiful scenery.
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Higher water temperature threatens the natural wonder. The corral reefs, which cover Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef, is turning to die out. Within 50 years this will happen if the ocean water temperature continues to rise, maintain a professor.
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The traffic is busy, and the buildings are tall. The life is pulsating, but the town is definitely not like others. In Venice the "streets" have no cars.
Actual there are no streets at all, but the so called "streets" are designed as channels. The waterways make this town something for itself.
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