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Egypt: Famously in Ruins

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Worldly1

by David Ellis THE ancient tombs of many of Egypt’s most famous rulers, with their treasure-troves of sculptures, paintings, hieroglyphics and carvings, are amazing enough in themselves, but the fact that they were ever discovered in the first place is nothing short of a miracle. Hidden among rocky ravines in a sea of shifting sands … Continue reading »

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China’s New Great Wall

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Worldly1

River cruising is the perfect means to explore the great Yangtze River. The Yangtze River is a massive tempestuous monster. For centuries it has been both the life and death of the Chinese people, providing food, water for irrigation and a critical transport route, but turning fierce with immense and destructive floods. In 1998, the … Continue reading »

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Kingdom of the Polar Bear

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Worldly1

Adventure cruiser, Roderick Eime, heads north in search of the mighty polar bear and a lost story from Australian history. If You Go: Sydney-based Aurora Expeditions operates regular voyages of between 11 and 14 days to Spitsbergen in July and August each year aboard the 54-passenger, ice-strengthened vessel, Polar Pioneer. Options include kayaking and ice … Continue reading »

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