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Vang Vieng

Though a very small area, Vang Vieng is nonetheless considered a great stopover for backpackers and tourists because of its proximity to nearby mountains and rivers. Whether exploring caves and caverns or just taking a raft ride down the river and visit... read more »
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Kerikeri

Find highlights on things to do and see in Kerikeri shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Kerikeri across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Hong Kong

As one of the most famous travel destinations in the world, Hong Kong is well known for its massive shopping areas and eventful streets. Mong Kok is one of the busiest districts, and is home to several streets, each specializing in a different good. Tra... 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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Stockholm

The capital city of Sweden is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, making it a perfect destination for tourists looking to explore. One third water, one third green belt and one third city, Stockholm is home to the worlds most beautiful marathon... read more »
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Venice

If Rome is history, Venice is romance. Built entirely on water and passable only by boat or on foot, there is no place quite like it. Visitors cannot help being impressed by the sheer beauty of the canals, the lively piazzas, the centuries of art. Venic... read more »
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Oslo

Although known for its stunning nature, Oslo should fit in to the traveler's vacation. Frogner Park is the city's green space offering museums and a relaxed atmosphere. Spectacular views can be found at the top of Holmenkollen, the ski jumping hill. 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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El Paso

El Paso is in many ways represents the authentic Southwest, standing in contrast to the wealth and glitz of Santa Fe or Tucson. El Paso is unpolished, undiluted, and honest. The local culture, a fusion of Mexican and American traditions, is unique in co... read more »
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Johannesburg

Once simply a transit point to other South African cities, Johannesburg has become a tourist site in itself. Gold Reef City, a large amusement park, museum and casino, is a favorite site for families. The citys main attraction has to be the Johannesburg... read more »

Top Five Backpacking Trip Blogs

Norway | Jun 11 07'

by WorldExplorer a traveling as a couple from New York City, on vacation in Oslo

"I have seen sights like these only in paintings..."

Tuesday, June 12, 2007We arrived in Oslo via Copenhagen around 2 in the afternoon. We were upgraded to Economy Plus :) We immediately w... Continue reading »
Backpacking in Needles District | Mar 24 07'

by cuseal a 22 year old male from Boulder, on vacation in Canyonlands National Park

Every college student is entitled to an unforgettable spring break. After all, they only get 4 or 5 . . . 6 and some get 7 spring breaks when they’... Continue reading »
The Backpacker Capital of Laos | Apr 18 08'

by The Sehrineau's a traveling as a couple from Toronto, on vacation in Vang Vieng

After Champasak, we took a number of buses covering over 700km and ended up in Vang Vieng, the backpacker capital of Laos. Vang Vieng is set... Continue reading »
Roncevalles | May 24 08'

by irish4697 a male from Philadelphia, on vacation in Roncesvalles

The trail splits into two when crossing the Pyranees. There is the Valcarlos Route and the Napolean Route. The Napolean Route is t... Continue reading »
HuYEEEEEE | Feb 10 08'

by Jes & Al's Travels a 26 year old female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Hue

"Magical SNICKERS"

Jes here (again), We decided to travel here to Hue (or as said huYEEEEE) however this was an experience we were not expecting and to be honest we w... Continue reading »