Rent holiday apartments in Savudrija with TravelAdriatic

The dramatic increase of Croatian hotel prices over the past few years, especially in regions of Istria and Dalmatia, have led many tourists to pick other travel destinations to spend their summer holiday. Apartment rentals are a great alternative to expensive Savudrija hotels (like 5 star Kempinski hotel). This form of cheap accommodation is very popular all over Croatia, and it's the perfect solution when visiting for a weekend or even for longer...

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The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon, with its mile-high, multicolored rock walls, craggy cliffs, and sandy slopes, is the embodiment of nature's awesome power and surpassing beauty. The Grand Canyon , carved by the Colorado River in the United States, one of the world's premier natural attractions is a great place to take pictures.For many, the breathtaking expansive views, colorful buttes, and hidden depths of the Grand Canyon stand as an icon of the American West...

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What New England Town Reminds You Most of Small Town America?

Article and photo (of Wrentham, MA) by Eric H.They've been called Norman Rockwell towns, a scene out of Currier and Ives, or in our modern New England world, a "wicked cool place to be." Small town America still exists in our New England communities, although often challenged by rampant development. What are some true New England small-town elements? A wholesome look from the 1950s, many times with a town common, schools and church all within the...

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The Best Summer Attractions in York Beach, Maine

Article and photo by Eric H.The latest VisitingNewEngland.com summer travel article is "Ten Reasons to Visit York Beach, Maine." One of New England's best family-oriented vacation destinations, York Beach features two fantastic ocean beaches (Long Sands and Short Sands), the famous Nubble Lighthouse, York Wild Kingdom Zoo and Fun Park, Brown's Ice Cream stand with its famous wild Maine blueberry ice cream, and The Goldenrod -- a restaurant that...

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The Statue of Liberty

It stands on a small island in the middle of the New York City harbor and was designed by Sculptor Frederick Auguste Bertholdi. The Statue of Liberty is said to be a gift of international friendship from the people of France in commemoration of the USA centennial anniversary in 1876.The 151-feet (46-meters) tall monument stands atop a granite pedestal above the walls of a star shaped abutment. It was not completed and dedicated until October 28 1886....

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River Falls Restaurant in Woonsocket, R.I., Brings Back Ma Glockner's Berched Chicken Dinner

Article and photo by Eric H.(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) - Those who miss the famous berched chicken dinner at the former Ma Glockner's restaurant in Bellingham, Mass., will be pleased to know that the River Falls Restaurant in Woonsocket, R.I., recently reintroduced the, legendary dish.Berched chicken involves a special process that includes steaming a seasoned chicken breast for several hours and then searing it on a grill for seven minutes. "Ma" Glockner...

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Easton, MA, Chosen as a Best Place to Live by CNN/Money.com

Article and photo by Eric H.Congratulations to Easton, MA, by finishing 37th in CNN/Money.com's Best Places to Live 2009. Although we understand that it's a difficult task to choose best places to live (there's lots of subjectivity involved) Easton's high ranking does not surprise us. The town prides itself on historical preservation, conservation of beautiful open land, an excellent school system and deep community involvement. The H.H. Richardson-designed...

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The Petronas Towers

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur are one of the world’s tallest buildings. From 1998 to 2004 they remained as the tallest building ever built, however in 2004 Taipei 101 in Taiwan took the title which stands nearly 200 foot taller. But even if Taipei 101 is taller than the Petronas Towers, the Petronas Towers still stand today as the world’s tallest twin towers.The Petronas Twin Towers were designed by the architect Casar Pelli, and was...

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Mount Rushmore: A Sculpture Embodying The First 150 Years Of The United State's History

Mount Rushmore (also known as the Mount Rushmore National Memorial) is a grand sculpture located in the United States Presidential Memorial. It was established on March 3, 1925. Made by the famous American artist and sculptor Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum along with 400 other workers between October 4, 1927 and October 31, 1941, this granite sculpture symbolizes the first 150 years of the United States of America's history. This great historical landmark...

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