The practice of going out looking at things and places.
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Time needed to visit the Seattle Space Needle
I'm planning to take a day trip to the Puget Sound area. One of the places I'm interested in visiting is the Space Needle. How much time does going into the Space Needle typically take, and how much ...
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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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Where can someone see flowing lava at roughly Easter time?
A trip is being planned at roughly Easter 2012 (to match school schedules) that can go anywhere in the world as long it meets these two criteria:
there is flowing lava you can see (not just cooled ...
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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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Las Vegas - What is good to do there?
I've been told that unless you have a good plan for Las Vegas, you're not going to have a clue what to do when you get there.
I and my two brothers have a trip planned in October from the 2nd to the ...
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What museums and attractions in London offer interactive exhibits for blind people?
I'll be visiting London next year with my in laws, of which my father-in-law is blind. Since London is basically just wandering around and looking at things, our trip could get very boring very ...
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Can you suggest an interesting route from Spain to Switzerland for a 2-4 day journey?
I'm going from north Spain to Switzerland crossing France and part of the Alps by car. The exact starting point is not defined, but I suppose it will be "La Jonquera" (AP-7 highway) or Andorra. The ...
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Places to be seen [closed]
I am visiting Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand in the next month. Can any one suggest places that can be visited for shopping as well as for site seeing?
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What should I do/visit in Qatar for 8 hours?
I was planning to visit Oslo, Norway with Qatar Airways with a cheap priced ticket.
But it's necessary to wait about 8hours for the transfer at Qatar International Airport. What should I do/visit in ...
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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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What are good design galleries and museums to see in Stockholm?
I have just arrived at Stockholm and I'm eager to see galleries and exhibitions of Swedish design.
Apart from the National Gallery, what are good places to start with?
I'm interested in graphical ...
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What neighborhoods or sites should I visit in Montreal?
I'll be visiting Montreal for the first time this month to participate in an academic conference on urban design. Naturally, as an urban designer, I would love to visit vibrant neighborhoods in ...
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How to go about backpacking to Europe for the first time [closed]
I'm trying to plan my first backpack trip to Europe but not sure how to go about planning. My goal to backpacking Europe is to experience the culture and go sight seeing.
What are some tips/advice I ...
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Which of the many Stepwells in India are worth a visit?
I know that there's a stepwell at Abhaneri. Is it a great location to checkout the amazing stepwell of India? What other stepwells are worth visiting?
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Is there any possibility to view London from “The Gherkin”?
30 St Mary Axe, officially The Swiss Re Building, colloquially The Gherkin is one of the most prominent and tallest buildings in modern London, but it's proving difficult to find out for sure whether ...
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Best inside tip for Liechtenstein?
Being from a big country like Australia I'm fascinated with tiny countries.
Most people wouldn't visit Liechtenstein while touring Europe since it doesn't have any of the spots Europe is most famous ...
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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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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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Which beaches you must see in your lifetime? [closed]
There are some beaches you must see in your lifetime.
My top three, if we exclude almost every Maldives atoll (which would win hands down), are:
Trunk Bay @ Virgin Island ...
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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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Plans for labor day weekend (live in New York City) [closed]
Me and a bunch of friends (20s) are looking for a nice place to chill over labor day weekend. We are looking to spend $500 each for the entire trip. And we live around New York.
Any suggestions?
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What are the best things to see in Copenhagen, Denmark? [closed]
I want to visit Denmark (specifically Copenhagen), but I would like some advice on things I should see while I am there. What are the "must see" attractions in the Copenhagen area? Would it be best ...
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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?
