The practice of going out looking at things and places.
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Seeing puffins in their natural habitat
A friend has just returned from Iceland, and while they enjoyed it, they were disappointed not to see puffins as it was the wrong time of year. Where else could you see puffins in their natural ...
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How should I prepare for a visit to the rice terraces?
When we're in Guilin (China) we can take an excursion to the rice terraces
Now I have no idea what its like to visit them. Should I expect to get wet feet or pants and make sure I bring a towel ...
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Visit the Norwegian fjords or other attractions when landing in Haugesund
The airport of Haugesund is currently served by some low cost companies; I tried to discover some attractions of that area but on the guides I only found some lines about the city of Stavanger and ...
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Activities in Montreal for a Bachelor party
I'm currently planning a bachelor party for a friend, and plan on holding it in Montreal next month. There a some people in our group who have a passing familiarity with the area, but mostly only know ...
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Sightseeing the USA by air
The next time family from overseas comes to visit me in the USA, I would like for them to see the major sites in the USA.
Is there such a thing as a prepaid flying tour of the USA?
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Exploring Steam Paddler wrecks in the Missisippi river?
I was reading a book when I was a kid about steam paddlers on the Mississippi, and a race between two boats from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. The story happened sometime between 1850 and 1900 as far as ...
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Sites to see between Regensburg and Frankfurt
I'll be traveling in Germany in June. Toward the end of the trip, we'll be going to Regensburg and then we have three days before we have to be in Frankfurt to fly home. I'm looking for suggestions ...
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“World class” monuments to visit in April
I am trying to plan a month long backpacking trip in April, such that:
It has either rich cultural heritage or natural beauty. I am after "world class", breath-taking monuments (so for instance I ...
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What is the best way to fit the sites I want to see in Rome into two days?
Definition of "best": Cheap, time-efficient, in that order.
I'm going to be in Rome for two full days and I want to hit up the following sites:
Day 1:
Colosseum
Pantheon
Spanish Steps
Roman Forum ...
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Name this church in Moscow, please?
I'm trying to type up my notes of Moscow, and can't seem to find the name of this church I took a photo of. After using google image search, however, I refound a photo of it at this location so have ...
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Must-see places in Goa?
I am going to Goa for business purposes for 15 days, and will hardly get 1 day free. What are the must-see places and must-do stuff in Goa? What should I be carrying along?
I am interested in Museums ...
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Is there an online community to find travel partners (for mountains, sightseeing etc.)?
Is there an online community to find travel partners for mountain trekking or sightseeing or anything else?
I don't want to travel to foreign mountains alone, but I don't know where to search ...
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Planning my Singapore tour as a photographer
I am visiting singapore. I am a traveller + Photographer. I will arrive at 5.00 AM 14th Sep and Departure is 7.00 AM 16th. So I got only two days. I have booked a hotel from Geylang area (Without ...
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Are there signs for Route des Grandes Alpes in Menton, Sospel or anywhere near the end of the route?
I want to take a souvenir photo of a Route des Grandes Alpes road sign. I'll be travelling the route north from Menton. Where is the nearest sign to Menton showing "Route des Grandes Alpes"?
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4 days in Paris
I am leaving on friday for a city trip to Paris, arriving at noon. I am already leaving Paris again at monday evening at 5 o'clock.
I really want to see the Louvre, Versailles and the Eiffel Tower ...
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Where in Europe can I find monuments and museums about Napoléon Bonaparte?
I'm interested in history and I want to visit some Napoléon historic places. The most known are the Arc de Triomphe and The battlefield of Waterloo, where he was defeated. But are there some other ...
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Is there a monument I can visit in Ecuador that marks the center of the earth?
Today I've read that the center of the earth is in Ecuador. Is this true? Obviously the equator goes through Ecuador, but how can the surface of a sphere have a center? Besides this mathematical ...
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London Tour Buses
I'm heading to London next month for some sight-seeing, and plan to take a traditional tour bus journey.
Do I need to book these in advance, or are they quite commonly available? I know with the ...
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Sightseeing in the Dakotas without a car
I'm currently a resident of Phoenix, AZ ; I don't have a car and don't plan on buying one either in the near future. I've always wanted to go sightseeing in the Dakotas.
Is it possible to go on ...
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Top destinations in Southern Laos and how to get there from Cambodia?
I'm travelling in Cambodia and would like to Visit Laos for a portion of my trip. What are the top destinations in the southern region of Laos and what is the best way to get there from Cambodia? I ...
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Is there any possibility to view London from One Canada Square (Canary Wharf)?
One Canada Square, incorrectly referred to as Canary Wharf is the tallest building in London, but it's proving difficult to find out for sure whether it has any public viewing platform or bar or ...
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Accommodation, sights and food in Maui
I just booked a flight for Maui from 20th October to 7th of November.
I am interested in hearing tips related to Maui. I know I can grab Lonely Planet for that, but first I'd like to hear some first ...
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Amusement parks in the Tokyo area
What big popular amusement parks are there in the Tokyo area? I am looking for anything with fun rides, a bit of history if possible and nice surroundings. If the locality is close to other ...
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Interesting places to see around (not in) Valencia?
What are some interesting places to see that are accessible from Valencia for a reasonable price?
I'm not looking for things in Valencia proper (suggestions are still very welcome, but it's a lot ...
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Visiting Helsinki during 5h wait between flights
Is it realistic to do a quick visit to Helsinki, if I have 5h waiting time between flights? If so, what kind of transport should I take and what is the landmark mostly worth seeing?
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Things to do in the Peak District
I will be going to the Peak District (England) in mid-July - what are the Must Do things, preferably the cheap ones!
Some walking would be good but we have a 2 year old son so nothing too strenuous. ...
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Photogenic Places Between Williamsburg, Virginia and Roanoke, Virginia along I64
I'm planning on making this trip in a few weeks and I'm looking for nice places to stop that is slightly off of I64 to snap a few pictures. Using OnTheWay, I'm planning on stopping at Lake Monticello; ...
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What are the most interesting historical sites to visit in Salt Lake City, Utah?
My wife and I are visiting Salt Lake City in the near future and want to see the most interesting historical sites the city has to offer.
Our budget is low, so things that are free/cheap would be ...
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Are there any organizations that grant badges for tourism achievements in Western Europe?
Polish Tourism and Sightseeing Society is promoting tourism and sightseeing, and one of the means of that is granting badges for various achievements, such as walking above 250 km on tourist routes, ...
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Is the Sudbury Slag Pour still a thing?
20+ years ago I saw the "slag pour" in Sudbury, Ontario. This is molten rock leftover from processing metal out of ore being just dumped down a hillside from special train cars. At night it's really ...
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Prehistoric sites in England / British Isles
I happen to live in London now and I am interested in visiting some of the prehistoric sites of the British Isles like the Stonehenge, the Uffington White Horse or the Maiden Castle.
What am I ...
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How can I get great views of the Bugaboos (Canada) in April?
After a long stay, I am going to be traveling back to the United States from British Columbia, CA in a few weeks. I would love to climb in the famous Bugaboos, but obviously that isn't practical in ...
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Would you recommend getting the DAR (discount argentina) card in Buenos Aires / Salta?
I came across the DAR, Discount Argentina, card (discountargentina.com) while looking up information about museums in Buenos Aires. I was wondering, if anyone has had experience with this card, have ...
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Europe vacation - best places to see based on certain preferences?
I am planning for a Mainland European vacation from starting from London (excluding UK) in October. I have one full week + two weekends from start to finish. My main types of places of interests are ...
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Must see places while going through Belgium?
I'm going to travel by car from Netherlands to Luxemburg. Whole round-trip starts from the Baltics - Germany - Netherlands - Belgum - Luxemburg - towards Baltics. I'm not in a hurry and I would like ...
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Must see places while going through Germany (middle section)
I have asked the very same question about Belgium. I really liked the answers I got from Must see places while going through Belgium
Edit: I will be traveling by car from Baltics to Netherlands or ...
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Do I need to book in advance to see attractions in Italy in October?
I'm planning to go to Italy in around October. I've been told that since Italy is so touristy, it's a good idea to book entry to famous attractions beforehand. Otherwise I may have to wait hours or ...
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Four to six days in Scottish Highlands - questions about renting cars and accommodation
I will be spending some 4 to 6 days in Scotland with my wife in about 2 weeks. We plan on driving around and seeing some of the beautiful sightings and places in the Highlands (and islands, maybe?).
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How should I spend my time in Calgary In August?
EDIT: Thanks Kate for the idea!
Three questions could explain better my situation:
How far Banff is from Calgary and if it's worth the detour, how to get there, are there any activities to do, and ...
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Park City, Utah for vacation
My company is going on a trip to Park City, Utah in the beginning of July, Fourth of July and afterwards. What are the tourist type things like museums or photography ops to check out within a 30 to ...
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How can I go to Perperikon by public transport?
I would like to visit the ancient city of Perperikon in Bulgaria. It's no problem at all to go to Plovdiv or Kardzali, but are there any public transport from there to Perperikon? How much would cost ...
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Road Trip Through Sedona, AZ
I am renting a car to take a day or two road trip from Phoenix through Sedona, Arizona on our way to the Grand Canyon. Any recommended places to stop by and see?
While I'm by no means a new-age ...
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Tour or circuit to see different Melbourne neighborhoods?
We plan to spend a week in Melbourne near the end of May. Besides the usual recommended places for typical tourism, we are interested in visiting different neighborhoods in order to understand their ...
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What key sights to see in one week in France? [closed]
I have a one week trip next year to France. What would be some of the highlights I should try to see in the country while I am there?
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Trip in the south of Germany
I am planning an approximately 6-day trip in Germany with some friends(20-30 years old). From what I have read, there are plenty to see, so we will focus only on the southern part, namely the ...
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What is the cheapest way to see snow from Singapore?
I am from Singapore. What is cheapest holiday trip I can take that I can see snow?
(I understand that snowfall is unpredictable and some good luck is required.)
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Easy bicycling trips in Belgium?
I've just moved to Brussels. This spring/summer my wife and I would like to try biking around some of the wonderful Belgian countryside.
I'm looking for one or two specific routes that are easy, ...
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Which district to stay in while visiting these features in New York?
I'm looking to stay somewhere in New York around New Year's and I'm quite ignorant of the whole layout of the city. For starters, when I started looking Manhattan turned out to be quite a bit bigger ...
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How to visit the floating market without an excursion in Bangkok?
It seems that a lot of local travel agencies offers an excursion to the floating market that includes a visit to the tiger temple and other sighseeings. I'm only interested in going to the floating ...
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Trip to Grand Canyon / Havasu Falls
I am currently trying to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon (never been!), and while there I would like to make the hike to Havasu falls. Unfortunately, it is really hard - for me, at least - to find ...
