If you believe that any country in the European Union (€), then you are mistaken euro will be accepted. The European Union for economic reasons, or new positions that have not yet adopted the single European currency in some countries. Your great European tour, the currency of each country for verification. This is a time and effort with the local currency when it is in your wallet, can not save Stick. For example, our discussion here:
He Budapest for the 2 day (the capital of Hungary) trip. As we Hungary for a long time that the European Union of Hungarians should use the € value.
We have about a day before the visit of the money went in search of the Hungarian forint to a mission impossible, but it appeared that the banks were closed to me. It is our belief that we have no problem paying in euros should be continued.
We are very late midnight (), then you have reached the capital. We are, we have seen (we) euros in the proposal before we got the first flight on taxidriver hopped. When we reached the destination, taxidriver forints want to pay! Scared and chickens and ducks who can not speak much English taxidriver with "Talk started. Although we believe that there is in existence at the time of the night to change money and not have to pay in €, that the problem does not stop. We are in the same position the next day and taxidriver were stuck with.
To save you from a situation in the grip, I was here a list of countries of the European Union ads. This country, the national currency, in brackets, do not use the euro. In a small house before your trip to start. Bon voyage!
Countries in the European Union ;
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria (Lev)
Cyprus
Czech Republic (Czech Koruna)
Denmark (Krone)
Estonia (Kroon)
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary (Forint)
Ireland
Italy
Latvia (Lats)
Lithuania (Litas)
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland (Zloty)
Portugal
Romania (Leu)
Slovakia (Slovak Koruna)
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden (Krona)
United Kingdom (British Pounds)
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Travel Euros in EU
Drunk Traveller
Why Travel Association drinking? I am not talking about an artist every day. But when I do, and a few drinks to spend the Christmas holiday, my friend, and here we come! Of alcohol in the abdomen, and each of them at the beginning of the open. It was an enjoyable experience and joyful journey!
Another advantage is that a couple of Beers? This for me, to continue the friendly and warm winter vacation! You enjoy all of the alcohol. Any country that is their own wine, beer or liquour. Showed interest in him, the highest of'll start talks to strangers. I tell you how to create a large mixed. Very elegant Huh?
To accompany the meal, do not forget the wonderful empty glass. In France, in most cases, the meal is like a stranger sitting in a restaurant or go to the French aperitif is a glass of wine.
And, of course, and a bottle of wine and a great gift. Friends, parents, or is it simply sitting in the living room shelf. Of all the little evidence "shows I'm obsessed, Saint yen ETI!"
Friday, October 31, 2008
Florida Rent A Car
The new Rav4 sport utility Florida car rentals are specially designed to provide travelers with the highest level of comfort and space. Whether you're packing in suitcase or kids, the Rav4 is sure to have plenty of room for all your most important possessions. And with five extra cubic feet of space in the rear (once third row seats are folded flat), you may find there's room for even more inside this handy SUV! Ample head and leg room can also be found along all the rows of seating, not to mention the supportive bench seats and body hugging front captain's chairs. If you're the type of person that values the finer things in life, the new Rav4 Florida rent-a-car is a definite must drive for you and your Florida car rentals crew. 1
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car — the largest rental car company in North America — marked a significant milestone in February 2007: its 50th anniversary. To commemorate this achievement, thank the customers and communities that made this success possible, and look forward to the next 50 years, Enterprise made an unprecedented gift to The Arbor Day Foundation. Enterprise has formed a partnership with the Foundation to plant 50 million trees over the next 50 years ??? a gift, in total, of more than $50 million dollars. 3
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Earlier this summer, we wrote about how Paul was being gouged by Advantage Rent-A-Car on repairs that had to be made after his rental was damaged in a hit and run. Paul was willing to pay the repairs on the vehicle, but Advantage wanted almost double the amount. After we posted his story, Paul was able to get in touch with a higher-up at Advantage who passed him along directly to the Chairman. Here's what happened. 5
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Remember how I was telling you about this great car rental deal that I found with Ace Rent a Car? Well, like most things you think are too good to be true ??? and are ??? my car rental deal turned out to be just that: too good to be true. Why I didn’t smell the signs, I don’t know. I think I was too blinded by the cheapo price. Nonetheless, I want to pass on my hard-earned wisdom so it doesn’t happen to you. 3
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Harvesting Ginseng
Finding and harvesting ginseng in Middle Tennessee. Shows close up of plant and ginseng root. Also includes taking pictures and giving thanks to Nature.
Monday, September 22, 2008
The Rock "n" Roll Travel Show
The Rock”n”Roll Travel Show is a high energy and edgy, semi realty show that follows the travel adventures and antics of Dave & Leann McEuen, a married couple, who love to travel and love to have fun. Young at heart, Dave & Leann hit each location like a storm. Uncovering all the local hotspots, featuring unseen cuisine and interacting with local characters, Dave & Leann bring each location to life, giving the viewer a "locals eye view" of where to go, what to do and when to do it....….“When in Rome........”.
As high school sweethearts, Dave & Leann married right after graduation. Having two children right away, they endured the difficulties of young parenthood like champs. Now, twenty six years later, they are parents and grandparents with the heart and soul of kids half their age. “Healthy, Active, Daring and Funny” best describes these two. It isn’t “Keeping up with the Jones’” anymore. In the 21rst century it’s “Keeping up with the McEuens”
The Rock "n" Roll Travel Show
Travel Montage
This is a montage of reporting, anchoring, and hosting work that I've done that relates to a travel show or feature work.
Travel Montage
Italy travel : Pompeii arrival
Italy travel: Pompeii. Our Perillo Tours Familia arrives at one of the best preserved archaeological sites on the planet. So unique it even has a color: "Pompeii Red" is noticed at the start of our tour. It would have been great to record the explanation of our guide as the soundtrack to this segment. Fortunately, the visual record of our experiences in Pompeii stand on their own!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Mauritius Anemone Reef
plongée sur le site anemone reef à l'île Maurice. Very beautiful mauritius island
Travel India-Best Tourist Destinations
Complete Information about Best Tourist Destination in India.Information about People of India,Climate,Culture and much much more...
Tourisme (Tourism) Rues de Pekin (Beijing's Streets)
D'après l'Organisation Mondiale du Tourisme, la Chine sera la première destination du monde d'ici une dizaine d'année.
Plusieurs millions de touristes étrangers visitent Pékin chaque année.
Pékin est également la destination fétiche des chinois eux-mêmes.
Ce voyage est souvent LE voyage d'une vie pour certains chinois venus des campagnes.
Ils traversent les lieux touristiques vêtus des couleurs de leur groupe (casquette comprise) et suivent le fanion d’un guide nonchalant.
Ce dernier épisode de RUES DE PEKIN se déroule à la Cité Interdite,
un des derniers vestiges du vieux Pékin.
Dans ce lieu impressionnant de par sa taille et de par les années d’histoires qu’il évoque, Chine moderne et Chine ancienne sont mises en présence…
Pour le meilleur et pour le pire !
Travel to Venezuela
Travel to Venezuela. Enjoy the beauties of Venezuela.
Que hermosa Venezuela, este video muestra lo hermoso de nuestro pais, sin duda alguna esta es la unica razon para extranarla y defenderla por siempre.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Bosnia & Herzegovina Travel
Bosnia and Herzegovina's declaration of sovereignty in October 1991, was followed by a declaration of independence from the former Yugoslavia on 3 March 1992 after a referendum boycotted by ethnic Serbs. The Bosnian Serbs - supported by neighboring Serbia and Montenegro - responded with armed resistance aimed at partitioning the republic along ethnic lines and joining Serb-held areas to form a "Greater Serbia." In March 1994, Bosniaks and Croats reduced the number of warring factions from three to two by signing an agreement creating a joint Bosniak/Croat Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On 21 November 1995, in Dayton, Ohio, the warring parties initialed a peace agreement that brought to a halt three years of interethnic civil strife (the final agreement was signed in Paris on 14 December 1995). The Dayton Agreement retained Bosnia and Herzegovina's international boundaries and created a joint multi-ethnic and democratic government. This national government was charged with conducting foreign, diplomatic, and fiscal policy. Also recognized was a second tier of government comprised of two entities roughly equal in size: the Bosniak/Croat Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Bosnian Serb-led Republika Srpska (RS). The Federation and RS governments were charged with overseeing most government functions. The Office of the High Representative (OHR) was established to oversee the implementation of the civilian aspects of the agreement. In 1995-96, a NATO-led international peacekeeping force (IFOR) of 60,000 troops served in Bosnia to implement and monitor the military aspects of the agreement. IFOR was succeeded by a smaller, NATO-led Stabilization Force (SFOR) whose mission was to deter renewed hostilities. European Union peacekeeping troops (EUFOR) replaced SFOR in December 2004; their mission was to maintain peace and stability throughout the country
Belgium Travel
Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy
Belarus Travel
After seven decades as a constituent republic of the USSR, Belarus attained its independence in 1991. It has retained closer political and economic ties to Russia than any of the other former Soviet republics. Belarus and Russia signed a treaty on a two-state union on 8 December 1999 envisioning greater political and economic integration. Although Belarus agreed to a framework to carry out the accord, serious implementation has yet to take place. Since his election in July 1995 as the country's first president, Alexander LUKASHENKO has steadily consolidated his power through authoritarian means. Government restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, peaceful assembly, and religion continue
Austria Travel
Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria's status remained unclear for a decade. A State Treaty signed in 1955 ended the occupation, recognized Austria's independence, and forbade unification with Germany. A constitutional law that same year declared the country's "perpetual neutrality" as a condition for Soviet military withdrawal. Following the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991 and Austria's entry into the European Union in 1995, some Austrians have called into question this neutrality. A prosperous, democratic country, Austria entered the Economic and Monetary Union in 1999.
Andorra Travel
For 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders (from 1607 onward, the French chief of state and the Spanish bishop of Urgel). In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the titular heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. Long isolated and impoverished, mountainous Andorra achieved considerable prosperity since World War II through its tourist industry. Many immigrants (legal and illegal) are attracted to the thriving economy with its lack of income taxes.
Albania
Between 1990 and 1992 Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapidated infrastructure, powerful organized crime networks with links to government officials, and disruptive political opponents. Albania has made incremental progress in its democratic development since first holding multiiparty elections in 1991, but deficiencies remain - particularly in regard to the rule of law. Despite some lingering problems, international observers have judged elections to be largely free and fair since the restoration of political stability following the collapse of pyramid schemes in 1997. In the 2005 general elections, the Democratic Party and its allies won a decisive victory on pledges of reducing crime and corruption, promoting economic growth, and decreasing the size of government. Although Albania's economy continues to grow, the country is still one of the poorest in Europe, hampered by a large informal economy, large public debt, and an inadequate energy and tranportation infrastructure. Albania has played a largely helpful role in managing inter-ethnic tensions in southeastern Europe, and is continuing to work toward joining NATO and the EU. To be updated
Travel Guide Austria Video Clip
WatchMojo.com presents a video travel guide on the amazing country of Austria. Known as Mozart's birthplace, Austria has plenty to engage visitors, check it out!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Travel Insurance
If an illness, accident, or sudden change in plans forces you to cancel or interrupt your trip, you face two major financial losses: (1) money you’ve invested in nonrefundable prepayments and (2) medical expenses that aren’t covered by your health insurance. That’s why more and more travelers are turning to travel insurance to protect their investment. Too expenisve you think? Not really! The cost of travel insurance is based on the value of your trip. The more you have invested in your trip, the more you need to protect it. Travel insurance covers you for losses caused by trip cancellation and interruption, medical expenses, baggage loss, and trip and baggage delay. When you consider all the protection you get, travel insurance is actually a great value.
There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. To demonstrate the importance of purchasing travel insurance, and emergency services, here are 10 common examples of what could go wrong.
It's 10 p.m. and your family arrives at the airport for a connecting flight, only to find that your flight has been cancelled. How do you get your family home?
Your traveling companion's bag was lost with his insulin inside. He needs help to locate his bag as soon as possible and his emergency prescription filled. Who do you call?
Your first visit to Europe, and your passport and wallet are stolen. Where do you turn for emergency cash, and how will you get your passport replaced?
Your spouse is involved in an accident and adequate medical treatment is not available. Who will help arrange and pay for a medical evacuation?
If your sister-in-law becomes seriously ill and you choose to cancel your trip, what happens to your non-refundable deposits or pre-payments?
You arrive in Jamaica and your luggage doesn't. If it's lost, who will help you find it? If it's delayed, who will pay for your necessities? If it's stolen, who will pay to replace it?
Your cruise line, airline or tour operator goes bankrupt. Who will pay for your non-refundable expenses? Who will help get you to your destination?
You're walking down a street in Rio and twist your ankle. Who can help you find an English-speaking physician?
Three weeks before your scheduled arrival, a terrorist incident occurs in the city to which you are planning to visit. Who will pay if you want to cancel your trip?
You are at a beach resort in North Carolina, and you are forced to evacuate due to an approaching hurricane. Who will help you evacuate and who will reimburse your lost vacation?
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Travel Greece
Greece
A land where sacred monasteries are mountainside fixtures, three-hour sea-side siestas are standard issue, and dancing on tables until daybreak is a summer rite: Greece's treasures are impossibly varied. Renaissance men long before their time, the ancient Greeks sprung to prominence with their philosophical, literary, artistic, and athletic mastery. Millennia later, school kids still dream of Hercules and the Medusa; when those kids grow up, they hanker after Greece's island beaches, free-flowing booze, and the gorgeous natural landscape, which was once the playground of a pantheon of gods. The all-encompassing Greek lifestyle is a frustrating and delicious mix of high speed and sun-inspired lounging, as old men hold lively debates in town square, young kids zoom on mopeds around the clock, and unpredictable schedules force a go-with-the-flow take on life.
June through August is high tourist season in Greece . Bar-studded beaches set the scene for revelry and Dionysian indulgence, as the hundred-degree sun blazes over ancient cities and modem-day sun-worshipers alike. Hotels, domatia, clubs, and sights are, like the nightlife, in full swing. If the crowds or the frantic pace of summer travel grate on you, consider visiting during May, early June, or September, when gorgeous weather smiles on thinner crowds. Avid hikers can take advantage of the mellower weather to traverse the unsullied expanses of Northern and Central Greece . In ski areas, winter brings another high season: you can hit the slopes at Mountain Parnassos, Mountain Pelion, or Metsovo.
The low season, from October through May, generally has cheaper airfares, lodging, and food prices, but many sights and accommodations have shorter hours or close altogether. At this time of year Greece hibernates, resting from summertime farming, fishing, and tourism. Ferries, buses, and trains run considerably less frequently, and life is quieter.
Mountain chains, bougainvillea-speckled islands, silver-green olive groves, and the stark contrast of other land against the azure Aegean comprise the Greek landscape, the refuge of mythological beasts. This varied land of isolated villages, jasmine-scented islands, and majestic ruins satisfies even the pickiest visitor with its infinite diversions. Don't be afraid to plot out your own route: the famous Greek hospitality will make you feel welcome wherever you go.
As the birthplace of drama, democracy, and western philosophy, Greece's long history has left a wealth of sites in its impressive wake. The mother of all ruins, the Acropolis, still presides over modem Athens . The gigantic, perfectly proportioned colunms of the Parthenon, combined with the sun's beating rays and the brilliant gleam of white marble, conjures up the same awe inspired in a millennia of worshipers and pilgrims. A voyage through the Peloponnese will transport you back to the era of nymphs, satyrs, and gods in disguise. Take a lap around the well-preserved stadium on the way to the original Olympic fields at Ancient Olympia, peer into Agamemnon's tomb at Mycenae , or experience catharsis after watching the performance of an ancient tragedy in the magnificent theater at Epidavros. Byzantine times stand still at the extensive city-site of Mystras, the former locus of Constantinople's rule in the Peloponnese .
On the mainland, get to "know thyself" at the ancient Oracle of Delphi. Chase after the floating island of Delos , birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, for a peek at the Temple of Apollo and an island wide archaeological site. More archaeological sites include: Heinrich Schliemman's reconstruction of the Minoan palace at Knossos ; an untarnished Minoan site at Phaistos; Santorini's Akrotiri, a city frozen in time by a volcanic eruption; onetime cult capital Paleopolis on Samothraki; and the dual ruins of Pella and Vergina in Northern Greece , frequented by Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. From Rhodes , you can reach the renmants of three of the seven wonders of the ancient world by daytrip. The Colossus of Rhodes leaves no trace today, though you can contemplate what its giant leg span must have been.
In Greece's summertime schedule, beach-side days melt through spectacular sunsets into starry, disco-filled nights, in a continuum of hedonistic delight. Roll out of bed and onto the beach around noon; nap in the late afternoon after strenuous sunbathing; head for a harbour side dinner at 11pm; throw back after-dinner drinks, catch a movie, or hit the clubs until 5am, all under the stars; watch the sun rise over the ocean; and hit the hay before another sun-drenched day. It's nearly impossible to resist the allure of Greek sun and sea. The islands have long been a sun worshiper's paradise, from Apollo's followers to disciples of Coppertone. As soon as you sail from Athens to the Saronic Gulf Islands , the roasting Greek sun will bronze your (entire) body and release your inhibitions. A favourite of international vacationers, Skiathos in the Sporades harbours the piney Biotrope of Koukounaries beach and magical Lalaria.
In the Aegean Sea , Santorini's blacksand beaches soak up the sun's hot rays and stay warm long after the stunning sunsets over the Sea of Crete have faded. Swim below sea caves once ransacked by pirates on the coast of Skyros or bask on the Lesvian shore, where beaches stretch out for miles from Sappho's home of Skala Eressou. Stumble out of all those superfluous clothes at Mykonos's wild, nude Super Paradise Beach . If your eyes get tired of all those bare backsides, seek solace on a secluded strip of sand. The much-beloved haunt of booze-loving backpackers, Corfu , is ringed by fabulous beaches on all sides, in addition to hosting that legendary party haven, the Pink Palace . Snorkel, water-ski, or just loaf in the sun on Ios and Naxos . Perfect your tan around Paleohora in Crete or at castle-crowned Haraki Beach in Rhodes .
Greece isn't just Athens , islands, bars, and babes. If you have enough self-discipline to tear yourself away from the fun in the sun, you'll soon realize that a wilderness experience can be just as invigorating. To do so, you'll have to either bust out your walking stick or rev up your engines. Hiking or motorbiking-or a combination of the two-lets you cruise between rural villages independent of constantly changing bus schedules. On foot, you'll cross through foothills draped with olive groves, passing mountain goats and wildflowers along the way. Drowsy Dimitsana and cobblestoned Stemnitsa distinguish themselves from the tourist bustle ofthe rest of the Peloponnese .
In the Ionian Sea , Odysseus's kingdom of Ithaka is an untapped hiker's paradise, where the Cave of the Nymphs-the hiding place for Odysseus's treasure and the conclusion of an enthralling hike-will seduce you. Northern Thassos is full of secluded ruins, superior hikes, and village-to-village strolls. Rural Alonnisos, a largely uninhabited island in the Sporades , is crisscrossed by trails and moped-friendly roads, and hugged by beaches ideal for refueling after a fatiguing hike. Outlying islands are protected as part of the National Marine Park and make for a pleasant daytrip.
The untouched traditional Greek villages of the Zagorohoria and their surrounding wilderness make walking an adventure. The neighboring Vikos Gorge, the world's steepest canyon, challenges hikers with a six-hour-Iong trek. You can explore more gorgeous gorges in Crete : the Samaria Gorge, Europe's longest gorge, and the quieter Valley of Death plunge you below eagles' nests and trees clinging to the steep canyon sides.
Eighty percent of the Greek landscape is mountainous, to the delight of climbers. Clamber to the abode of the gods at Mt. OIympus , ascending over 2900 steep, stunning meters to one of its eight peaks. During the summer, Dionysus's old watering hole, Mt. Parnassos , makes a great hiking and mountain-biking trip; in winter, skiers storm the 2400m slopes. The trails around Zaros in Crete wind up to mountainside sanctuaries and to Zeus's childhood hiding place, Kamares Cave .
Geogrephical Information
Greece is the southern portion of a great peninsula of Europe, washed on three sides by the Mediterranean Sea. The name of Greece was not used by the inhabitants of the country. They called their land HELLAS, and themselves HELLENES. The names of GREECE and GREEKS come to us from the Romans, who gave the name of GRAECIA to the country and of GRAECI to the inhabitants.
The two northerly provinces of Greece are THESSALY and EPIRUS, separated from each other by Mount Pindus. Thessaly is a fertile plain enclosed by lofty mountains, and drained by the river Peneus, which finds its way into the sea through the celebrated Vale of Tempe. Epirus is covered by rugged ranges of mountains running from north to south, through which the Achelous the largest river of Greece, flows towards the Corinthian gulf.
In entering central Greece from Thessaly the road runs along the coast through the narrow pass of Thermopylae, between the sea and a lofty range of mountains. South of Phocis is Boeotia, which is a large hollow basin, enclosed on every side by mountains, which prevent the waters from flowing into the sea. Thebes was the chief city of Boeotia. West of Attica, towards the isthmus, is the small district of MEGARIS. The western half of central Greece consists of WESTERN LOCRIS, AETOLIA and ACARNANIA.
Central Greece is connected with the southern peninsula by a narrow isthmus, on which stood the city of Corinth. The mountains of Peloponnesus have their roots in the centre of the country, from which they branch out towards the sea. This central region, called ARCADIA, is the Switzerland of the peninsula. It is surrounded by a ring of mountains, forming a kind of natural wall, which separates it from the remaining Peloponnesian states.
The other chief divisions of Peloponnesus were Achaia, Argolis, Laconia, Messenia, and Elis. ACHAIA is a narrow slip of country lying between the northern barrier of Arcadia and the Corinthian gulf. LACONIA and MESSENIA occupied the whole of the south of the peninsula from sea to sea: these two countries were separated by the lofty range of Taygetus, running from north to south, and terminating in the promontory of Taenarum (now Cape Matapan), the southernmost point of Greece and Europe.
South of Euboea was the group
TORRES DEL PAINE National Park
TORRES DEL PAINE National Park: Declared by the UNESCO Biosphere World Reserve. Located 113 kilometers to the north of Puerto Natales, between the Andes and the plateau. With a surface of about 242,000 hectares in whose central part is the mountain range of Paine, formed by a series of hills of up to 3,200 meters high, some with a very particular form, as the famous horns. This group of hills in Torres del Paine is surrounded by lakes and glaciers: to the north the lakes Dickson, Paine and the Azul lagoon. To the south, the lakes Grey, Pehoé, Nordenskjold and Sarmiento. To the east, the Amarga lagoon. Inside the National Park there are approximately 100 kilometers of circuits to travel in car and several paths to do trekking, even one for those most trained ones that it surrounds the towers. Through them you will be able to visit lakes, rivers, water falls and glaciers of an absolute beauty. Torres del Paine Trekking / hiking: people of all parts of the world arrive to carry out this activity. The park possesses countless and beautiful paths of different grade of difficulty and with journeys of different duration. It is advisable to go accompanied by expert guides since the sudden climatic changes can alter the physiognomy of some paths (they cover of snow), causing the walker's disorientation. In general all the paths skirt the solid and the horns of the Paine traveling lakes, lagoons, rivers, mountains and glaciers. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
Travel South America
South America... the name alone conjures up an array of breathtaking images. It captures your imagination with the majestic Andes blessed with mountains, valleys and volcanoes of sheer beauty.It seduces your senses with a lush rainforest full of life and passion. For those of you yearning to become one with this mystical continent I can tell you that it is a magical place where myth and legend continue to walk hand in hand.
I've traveled 18 months non-stop in South America. The journey took me from Caracas, Venezuela, to Ushuaia, Argentina. The pictures above depict the wonders I've witnessed (yes, they're mine; a cheap Nikon F50 was my best friend on the road).
Patagonia Travel
Patagonia is one of the most mesmerizing places on our planet. With breathtaking sights and never ending wonders of nature, Patagonia has become a travel and trekking haven for adventure aficionados worldwide.
Encompassing the South of both Argentina and Chile with a wide variety of wonderful mountains, lakes, glaciers and wildlife, Patagonia is there for you to set out on an unforgettable travel and trekking experience.
The name Patagonia stands for "Land of the Big Feet". Legends say that discoverer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew saw a tribe of nine foot tall giants with big feet. He named the tribe the Patagons or big feet.
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