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Brasilia, Capital of Brazil

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Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, is a monument to what Brazilians can do and have done. It's a city pointing like an arrow into the future. It's built on a massive scale, with large, innovative buildings, a freedom of spirit and imagination.

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Visit Argentina's House of Independence in Tucuman

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The Declaration of Independence from Spain, Acta de la Declaración de la Independencia Argentina, was formulated and signed in this colonial house in Tucuman, one of Argentina's oldest cities, ion July 9, 1816. Today the home is revered as an historical site, and preserved as a museum and focal

What to Do in Banos Ecuador

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Some call it the adventure capital of Ecuador, in Banos there is no shortage of adrenaline filled activities or plenty of spa activities to destress,

Dollar Vs. Colon in Costa Rica

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The unit of currency in Costa Rica is the colón or plural colones. The colón is named after Christopher Columbus or as he is known in Spanish, Cristóbal Colón. The colón is indicated by a cent sign with two lines through it before the amount. The U.S. dollar is also accepte

Crabeater Seal - (Lobodon carcinophaga)

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Cruise ships traversing the Antartic water passages often visit Deception Island in the South Shetland Island chain. The island was formed by a volcanic crater, and when part of the crater collapsed, seawater rushed in the caldera and created one of the largest natural harbors in the world. Enjoy th

Ecuador's Devil's Nose Train Ride: Traveling along a village street

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Called the Most Difficult Train in the World, the train trip between Riobamba and Alausí is one of Ecuador's most famous attractions. The railroad was originally built to connect the Andes with the coast, and the route goes up and down steep slopes, along river valleys and has to negotiate a wa

Ormeño: Peru Bus Company Profile

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Ormeño is one of the most established bus companies in Peru, serving numerous domestic and international destinations.

1800s Train Travel in Galesburg, Illinois

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Prior to the arrival of the locomotive industry in Galesburg, Illinois, the town population was a meager 400. In 1849, the Aurora Branch Railroad was laid with scrap iron purchased at a discount from the Buffalo and Niagara Falls Railroad. In December of 1854, when the city was still known as Burlin

Ecuador in Pictures

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The Andean highlands, fabled haciendas, the Sierra and the rainforest, Devil's Nose train ride, plus of course, the Galapagos! Don't miss these Historical Photos and Sketches.

Bars in Concepcion, Paraguay

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Paraguay is located in central South America.paraguay flag button image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.comConcepción is a city in north-central Paraguay. As of 2008, its population was 76,378. Also known as Vila Concepcion, Concepcion lies on the Paraguay River and is a popular town...

View of Ushuaia from Airport Road

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On Beagle Channel, surrounded by water, sky and mountains, Ushuaia calls itself the End of the World. As the closest city to Antarctica, the city is a hub for Antartic touring and navigating the Strait of Magellan. Cruise ships dock here for a quick onshore visit.

Quebrada de Humahuaca Fissures

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Emjoy the highlights of Jujuy in Argentina's northwestern Andean region, then tour the vividly colored Hill of Seven Colors at Purnamarca, the archaeological sites of Pukara de Tilcara and Santa Rosa de Tastil, and the scenic Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Second Story Buenos Aires

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Second Story Buenos Aires is an English story telling event in Buenos Aires (think The Moth) which showcases the true stories of adults. Sometimes funny, others serious, sometimes confessional others silly one thing is certain - Second Story is always interesting.

How to Shop at the Night Market in Batu Ferringhi

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Every night the main street of Batu Ferringhi is turned into a massive street market that is filled with all types of merchandise. Batu Ferringhi is a resort area on the north side of the island of Penang, in Malaysia. The night market or "ispasar malam" is along the main road stretching from the G

Santa Catalina Monastery - Arequipa, Peru

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Enter the gates into the adobe brick walled community of the Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery in Arequipa, Peru and step back 400 years in time. Opened to the public in 1970, this religious community is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture, art and life in a city within a city.