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The Sex Lives of Glowworms – Waitomo, New Zealand
John M. Edwards has no intention of conquering claustrophobia by going caving – until he remembers Pat Boone eating a giant mushroom in "Journey to the Center of the Earth".
Bed Sacks and Leech Socks: Vietnamese National Parks – Vietnam, Asia
Kes Donahue flew into Ho Chi Minh City on the 17th of December 2007 in search of birds – fabulous and drab, widespread and endemic – in parks, remote and only accessible by car or van.
Camping the Great Wall: Escape from Simatraz – China, Asia
What happens when a couple of foreigners, like Rebekah Pothaar and Thor, play barbarians and occupy a piece of the Great Wall of China for a weekend? Prison Break, anyone?
Amsterdam along the IJ – Netherlands, Europe
Alan Ged notices that Amsterdam has recently started with multiple projects around the IJ to get off its 17th century image and to create a new basis for its growth outside the tired city center.
Camping Out Like Crusoe in the Cook Islands – Pacific Islands
In the South Pacific, John M. Edwards says so long to civilization and pitches his tent on a deserted motu home.
Beyond the Astronomical Clock – Prague, Czech Republic, Europe
Puzzled by the attraction of the Astronomical Clock? Attracted by the beauty of Charles Bridge but not the crowds? John Guzdek believes he has the guide to the real Prague.
A Not So Gay Ho-Hum Christmas in Paree – Paris, France, Europe
In Paris’s Muslim quarter, Barbes Rochechouart, John M. Edwards finds ho-hum Christmas cheer, but not much champagne or beer.
Over-Water Bungalows Around the World
Daydream along with us, as BootsnAll tours most of the finest and more luxurious over-water bungalows and villas at resorts around the world.
The Real Santa’s Workshop – Sieffen, Germany, Europe
All along you thought that Santa’s Workshop was located at the North Pole. Gordon H. Ficke found it’s in a remote area in the dark forests of eastern Germany.
Six Unique Small-Ship Cruises
If you’d like to set sail, but aren’t in the mood to have thousands of others along for the ride, have a look at six interesting options that Deanna Hyland has found.
Five Reasons to Visit a National Park – USA
Some of the greatest places on earth are inside U.S. borders, maybe near your own backyard. Ann Deiterich outlines five reasons to visit national parks in the USA.
Agent Orange – Vietnam, Asia
In Hue, Vietnam, John M. Edwards finds a cafe, located nowhere in the Lonely Planet guide.