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What is the Mayan word for golden snake ?
I don’t speak Mayan very well…but i can tell you that “Cancun” is supposed to be the mayan word for golden snake. Hmmm definitively interesting for your general knowledge…:-) Share and Enjoy: Click to Read More
New York Apartments
I remember when I was young that I thought I wanted to get out of the small town I was living in so that I could move to the big city. I didn’t care which one, but several crossed my mind. I did leave, but I never ended up where I thought I would be, though that is usually how things go. One of the first places I thought of was the Big Apple, but when I found out about the prices of New York apartments, I knew that I would probably not be going there any time soon. What I didn’t realize was that though New York apartments are expensive, I didn’t have to carry the burden on Click to Read More
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Fishing Trips in New Zealand
Many people are choosing New Zealand as a vacation spot and tourism is booming. The scenery is beautiful and varied with sandy beaches, mountains, fjords and forests. Specialist holiday companies are doing well too and there are several that offer fishing in New Zealand trips. The islands have abundant clear rivers and streams and coastal game is popular too. Fly fishing trips to the North Island are an opportunity to see remote areas, some of which can only be accessed by helicopter, 4WD vehicles or by walking. Raft fishing is available too. One of the most famous areas is Taupo, renowned Click to Read More
Great Wall China
They say the world is shrinking and it is, in respect of the ease of world travel. Tourists want to travel to the more remote outposts of the world and adventure travel is increasingly popular. When I was a child, I dreamt of visiting the Far East and the Great Wall China, in particular. China held a fascination for me but I never dreamt that I would actually get there one day. My husband and I decided to save up and go on the vacation of a lifetime. We have a friend who lives and works in Japan who speaks Chinese Mandarin fluently, having studied the language at Beijing University and has Click to Read More
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Best Western Calgary
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, Canada and has a lot to offer the visitor. Its location, close to the Rocky Mountains guarantees great scenery and winter sports. The area also draws golfers and fishing enthusiasts. There are also many museums and annual events and festivals. One of the world’s largest hotel chains is represented here, at the Best Western Calgary Centre Inn. The hotel is close to many attractions, including Calgary Zoo, the Botanical Garden and the Prehistoric Park. Guests also enjoy going to the famous Calgary Stampede, a rodeo and fair that takes place every Click to Read More
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