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Phnom Penh

Located on the banks of two rivers, the fascinating capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, has a rich history and culture. Explore the many museums and temples, take a boat tour down the Mekong River, or gaze at the old French Colonial architecture and see fo... read more »
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Ho Chi Minh City

The largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (also known to tourists as Saigon) is home to monks, artists and musicians. The mixture of styles in the city is astounding. Known as the Paris of Asia, the city features wide walkways lined with trees and French... read more »
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Rome

Rome is history. A blend of artistic and architectural masterpieces, classical ruins, and extravagant baroque churches and piazzas, this city is as culturally rich as they come. From espresso at the Tivoli fountain, mass at St. Peter's Cathedral, or wal... read more »
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Beijing

As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the most important cities in the world. Home to the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and a large stretch of the Great Wall, Beijing offers a multitude of sites for tourists to explore. Visitors can even walk... read more »
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Berlin

Berlin pulses with life; it is a city that never sleeps. The capital of Germany is paved with cobbled streets dating back 750 years. Yet a fresh vibrancy is everywhere: on the boulevards, in the art and flea markets, in the 300 trendy night-spots and th... read more »
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Siem Reap

Located in northwestern Cambodia, Siem Reap is known for its close proximity to Angkor Wat, a world heritage site that was once part of the Khmer Empire. Travelers visiting the amazing temples of Angkor Wat will find plenty of amenities in Siem Reap, in... read more »
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Cairo

Cairo offers its visitors an incredible selection of shopping leisure, culture and attractions. Modern Cairo encompasses many former cities and their monuments; in fact the site of the city can be traced back to 4225 BC. But most visitors come to experi... read more »
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London

The capital city of the UK and England, London is one of the great "world cities." With a diverse mixture of old world history and modern capitalism, London has so much to offer any traveler. From the Tower of London to its avant-garde nightclubs to a q... read more »
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Cusco

Once the center of the Incan Empire, Cusco now draws tourists from around the world. The ruins of the ancient civilization still stand, including the Ollantaytambo and Saqsaywaman sites and the sculpture gardens at Chuquipalta. Outside of the Incan site... read more »
photo by Real Traveler Karen Watkins

Agra

The ancient and historic city of Agra, is perhaps most famous as the home of the majestic Taj Mahel, built in the 1600's as a present to Mumtaz Mahal, from the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Considered the greatest example of Mughal architecture, the Taj Ma... read more »

Top Five Historic Trip Blogs

2 nights in Florence | Oct 29 08'

by FreqTravelers a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from San Diego, on vacation in Florence

"Home of the Renaissance (and David)"

After our 3 nights in Sorrento, we headed north for Florence. The second snag in our train travel experience came when we arrived in Naples from... Continue reading »
3 nights in Sorrento | Oct 26 08'

by FreqTravelers a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from San Diego, on vacation in Meta di Sorrento

"Home of lemon and olive groves"

Our first experience on a passenger train was when we left Rome and headed for Sorrento. We left early in the morning and were in Naples in 2 hou... Continue reading »
3 nights in Rome | Oct 23 08'

by FreqTravelers a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from San Diego, on vacation in Rome

"City with lots of history"

We arrived in Rome about noon the first day of our trip. We took the train from the airport to the city center, checked into our hotel and headed... Continue reading »
Imperial Beijing | Apr 23 07'

by Aaron&Katy a traveling as a couple from Boston, on vacation in Beijing

We passed through Beijing three times during our travels through China and Mongolia. The city is loaded with some of China’s most famous tourist at... Continue reading »
Marruecos | Dec 11 07'

by KateZ a 19 year old female from Newton, on vacation in Morocco

December 12, 2007Why hello all my faithful readers, My, my, how close to the end we are. So as I mentioned at the very end of my last installment I... Continue reading »