The practice of going out looking at things and places.
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Which chateaux of the Loire are worth visiting?
When visiting France, one of the great things to see are the Chateaux of the Loire Valley. An hour by TGV from Paris, yet a world apart, with stunning grand palatial castles in beautiful scenery, it's ...
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When and where do I have the highest chance of seeing auroras?
I'm wondering what time of year is best, and what locations might be best, for catching the aurora.
I'm currently thinking of February up at Sweden's ice hotel, but since the whole point of the trip ...
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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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View the Grand Canyon by helicopter - is it real?
I going to visit the United States and its famous geographic places, such as the Grand Canyon.
I heard that there are some helicopter tours are available during visiting the Grand Canyon. Is this ...
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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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What are must-visit destinations for the first time trip to Argentina?
We are considering visiting Argentina for up to ten days during mid-to-late December. What would be the top places to see / visit, especially during that time of year?
Secondly, what is the best way ...
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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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Sightseeing for family in London?
Are there any special sights in London that are suited for the very different interest of a family consisting of 5 persons between 20 and 60 years old?
I don't think that museums are a good choice.
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3 days in Amsterdam: What to see?
In a few days I'm flying to Amsterdam. We will spend there a fun weekend as I repeatedly mentioned in previous questions. But nevertheless a little bit of sightseeing is also necessary. I don't know a ...
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What are more authentic places in London, as opposed to the ones overcrowded with tourists?
My friend has just arrived to London and she's trying to find some city areas to explore that are not yet overcrowded by tourists. She's looking for particular regions where tourists aren't as ...
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Feeling the spirit of Helsinki, where?
When I visit a city, besides visiting the main tourist attractions, I usually like to see some places that can make me feel the true spirit of the place I'm visiting.
As an example, if you visit Pisa ...
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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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Communist architecture in Berlin
I am going to be in Berlin for a weekend and would like to photograph and tour some Bismarck structures, underground bunkers or any industrial complex. What are my options?
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Are there days/times/dates when most Paris museums are free?
While Paris does have some great free museums and art galleries, such as
Le Petit Palais and
Musée d'Art Moderne de la ville de Paris
many of the museums have an entrance fee. Since most of my museum ...
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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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Good locations in Spain for hiking, nature, architecture, and photo opportunities?
I'm thinking about visiting Spain sometime in September or October.
I'm interested in hiking, nature and historic architecture and am constantly looking for great photo opportunities.
Which parts of ...
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Paris on a Tuesday - are the Louvre and the Pompidou Centre the only “big” attractions that are closed?
One that's caught me out before is that the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays. It looks like the Centre Pompidou is also closed Tuesdays (French - Tuesday=Mardi).
However, the Paris Modern Art Museum ...
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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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Scotland in one week: What to see and do?
I'm planning to visit Scotland this August with some friends, but we only have one week. We have already made a sketch of our trip and so far we have in mind to visit Glasgow, Stirling, Kyle Of ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Four Nights in Bangkok - Sights, Sounds, Smells & Tastes? [closed]
I have a friend who is going on holiday to Thailand in three weeks. He shall be spending four nights in the capital Bangkok, before departing further North.
Whilst in Bangkok he and his wife are ...
