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Choquequirao – Sister City to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was first stumbled upon by the modern world just about one century ago. The locals of the area were aware of the existence of the splendid mountain top city ever since the time of the Incas, but the Spanish conquistadors never found it. Due to this reason it passed the notice of historians and archaeologists till about hundred years ago. Due to it having been undiscovered for so long, the site is in an amazing state of preservation. However, there is another city that is as well preserved as Machu Picchu and just as rewarding – Choquequirao. Peace and quiet is guaranteed here, unlike Machu Picchu, which is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists annually, particularly in the period from Jun to Aug. In fact, compared to the thousands that visit Machu Picchu in a day, only [...]
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Ollantaytambo: Pure Incan treasure
7. April 2011
Peru is now an adventurous destination where trekking is the favorite activity of the hikers and climbers. It goes without saying that hiking the Incan trail for 3 to 4 nights is the most undertaken tour and it is along this trail that you come across Ollantaytambo that is at 50 miles from Cuzco. This former imperial estate of the Pachacuti ruler is actually nestled on the Sacred Valley that is also named as the Urubamba valley. This one is regarded as the last Incan resort to be constructed, but is yet the best preserved area that today radiates the superb structural patterns of the Incas. Nestled currently near the contemporary town of the same name, Ollantaytambo is considered as a very vital archaeological as well as the sacred site of the Incas. The legend says that this final town was [...]
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Nazca Lines – The Debates Continue
23. November 2010
In the lands of Peru, about 200 miles south to Lima, there is said a plain that lies between the lands of Nazca and Inca. Across this plain is said to be an area that measures about 37 miles long and are said to about 1 mile wide, there is said to be an assortment of some straight lines that run parallel to each other, and they intersect a geometric form in giant proportions. These are known as the Nazca Lines. There are also said to be strange symbols (figures of birds and beasts) which are etched here and the only way to appreciate it is from the sky. The figures can be categorized in two categories – geoglyphs and biomorphs. These biomorphs are said to be in the form of plant and animal figures – a spider, monkey, a hummingbird and a pelican that measures up to 1000 feet long. There [...]
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Rainforest Vacations For the Honeymooners and Romantics
23. September 2010
Well, we aren’t saying that there is anything wrong with the all-inclusive resort packages; but then again a visit to one of the few remaining tropical rain forests of the world might make for an ultimate honeymoon. A good half of the living species on earth are said to be found here in what makes up for about 6% of world, which is what makes up for the rain forest spaces globally.
The advances made in eco-tourism mean that travelers can now visit these rare environments without having to compromise on the comfort and luxury factor. For those who are interested in nature, wildlife, adventure and a forest getaway, such a vacation/honeymoon would mean endless amount of possibilities.
Peru:
What:
A good three ecosystems are known to merge into each other within the boundaries of the Tambopata [...]
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Summer Skiing at Portillo, Chile
17. August 2010
Alas, July and August are here! And why is that bad news, you ask? You would know if you’re a true blue skiing enthusiast. This is that time of the year when all the ski slopes in North America turn green from their usual white that we love. What does one do if they feel the urge to ski during these months? Head to Portillo, Chile!
Summer Skiing
Come summer and some spots in South America turn into haven for what is known as summer skiing. These places or hotspots of snow turn hosts for what could be dubbed as parades of ski weeks. Some of these events might speak directly to beginners or ski enthusiasts; while the other events are designed to connect with extreme skiing champions and junkies.
About Portillo
Portillo is perhaps what can be called the oldest of all the skiing areas [...]
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Traversing the Inca Trail – Day 1 and Day 2
5. August 2010
The city of Machu Picchu was connected to the Inca city of Cusco as well as to the rest of the Inca Empire. They were connected by trails that were built using excellent designs which were strict and were in perfect harmony with the surrounding natural Andean environment.
The whole of the Inca Trail is surrounded by scenery that is picturesque enough to blow your breath away. You get a chance to cross the Andes mountain ranges and a few select sections of the Peruvian rainforests.
The Inca Trail will pass the routes of most of the well preserved Inca ruins, which make for visual treats themselves. The Trail will generally end at the ‘Gate of the Sun’ on Machu Picchu Mountain.
Day One
The town which is closest to the Inca Trail is Cusco. This is one of the oldest imperial Inca [...]
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SINGLE WOMAN HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS
8. July 2010
The cover page of the novel ‘Eat Pray Love’ by Elizabeth Gilbert clearly states that she’s found a fan in Julia Roberts. Julia claims that ‘this is the book she’s giving her girlfriends these days’. Well, what’s the book about, you ask?
The book is the story of Liz, the author, who recently divorced, sets out on a journey that she had envisioned in her head so many times; but had never gotten down to doing. Earlier, she’d had a plethora of reasons that had held her back – her job, her husband, financial issues, etc, etc. But when she does finally make that trip, all alone, it opens up a lot of avenues for her.
There is something about doing a trip alone. If you are a woman who wants to try a trip alone, or you have female friends who you think would be up for it, we [...]
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Sightseeing Rio de Janeiro
27. March 2010
Rio de Janeiro is a big Brazilian city, lying on the coast of South Atlantic. Rio is renowned for its wonderful scenery, its annual carnival, and its mellow beach culture. The sightseeing Rio de Janeiro is not that difficult as transportation is also good. For various sightseeing Rio de Janeiro you can simply go through the internet.
Provided below are of my favorites sightseeing Rio de Janeiro
Botanical Garden
It is known as botanical oasis and was created by Prince Regent Dom João. It is situated close to the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in the Jardim Botanico district to the northwest of Rio de Janeiro. Weekends are the time to come to this garden. You will see many activities such as music bands playing music, families, frolicking kids and much more which bring the garden alive. The [...]
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Interesting Facts about Chile
25. March 2010
Situated amidst the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountain, Chile is a South American Country. Except being the Republic of Chile, there are many interesting facts about Chile that will impress you. Here are some of those interesting facts about Chile.
Interesting Facts about Chile:
Chile is surrounded by three different countries; towards the northeast is Bolivia, in the direction of north is Peru, and to the east is Argentina,
Chile shape is unusual and looks like a ribbon. On average it is just 175 kilometer broad and 4300 kilometer in length
Attractions of southern Chile are grazing land, Forests, lakes and volcanoes.
From 1973-1990, i.e. for 17 years, Chile was under military dictatorship where over 3000 people were either killed or went missing.
About 10,000 years ago, [...]
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Don’t avoid tasting the local food of São Paulo
10. March 2010
Attractive, prosperous, rational, wide-ranging, vivacious, sports-loving, enriching, maudlin, quixotic, contemporary, stylish, poised and specialized, São Paulo is each and every one of these and in additional: no solitary adjective can correctly portray this world-famous mega metropolis.
Counterfeit as of a melting pot of various nationalities, beliefs, cultures, philosophies as well as ideals, this mammoth and revolutionary metropolitan area is beyond doubt cosmopolitan by choice as well as vocation. It’s German, Italian, Jewish, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, African, French, Arab, Latino, Spanish, Brazilian as well as Paulistano. These and in addition various other features are replicated in the structural design of the attractive buildings, the boulevards, the superior tastes of [...]
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