Riel World photo: How big are the Egyptian pyramids?
Pretty big, actually. Check out these two photos for a view of the size of Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza.
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The humor of badly translated signs
If you’ve traveled, then you’ve likely stumbled across a badly translated sign that caused you to do a double take or even to burst out laughing. Lonely Planet recently had a Lost in Translation photo contest about these signs and the results are hilarious.
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Pink flamingos in Kenya
We stood there for long minutes on the edge of the lake, thousands of pink flamingos forming a dreamlike picture in front of us, and we breathed in the sweet smell of rain on a warm African afternoon.
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Impressions of Cambodia
“Cambodians have three rules for life,” she said. “Eat well, grow up, and take care of family.”
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Travel Tales
Pink flamingos in Kenya
We stood there for long minutes on the edge of the lake, thousands of pink flamingos forming a dreamlike picture in front of us, and we breathed in the sweet smell of rain on a warm African afternoon.
Poetry of Travel
Poetry of travel: Balinese rice terraces
The rice terraces form long emerald staircases as they tumble down glittering green hillsides.
Photography
Riel World photo: How big are the Egyptian pyramids?
Pretty big, actually. Check out these two photos for a view of the size of Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza.
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Wintry travel experiences
Winter offers some unique travel opportunities that aren’t available at other times of the year. Lonely Planet just published a list of seven favorite winterland marvels.
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Riel World photo: How big are the Egyptian pyramids?
Pretty big, actually. Check out these two photos for a view of the size of Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza.
Wintry travel experiences
Winter offers some unique travel opportunities that aren’t available at other times of the year. Lonely Planet just published a list of seven favorite winterland marvels.
Christmas markets around the world
Twinkling lights. Christmas trees. Gingerbread houses. Hot chocholate and mulled wine. And, of course, a chilly night spent traipsing through a city square. What could be more festive than a visit to a Christmas market?
Destinations for 2012
It’s that time of year, when major travel publications begin promoting lists of top destinations for the upcoming year.
Riel World photo – Penguins & sea lions in Argentina
Penguins and sea lions lounge on an island in the Beagle Channel off the southern tip of South America, near Ushuaia, Argentina.
The humor of badly translated signs
If you’ve traveled, then you’ve likely stumbled across a badly translated sign that caused you to do a double take or even to burst out laughing. Lonely Planet recently had a Lost in Translation photo contest about these signs and the results are hilarious.
Riel World photo – Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Balloons take to the sky at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Literary pilgrimages
If you’re a traveler who loves books and reading, there are any number of sites to add to your list of dream destinations. Along those lines, BootsnAll recently suggested nine intriguing destinations for lovers of Western literature.
10 best ruins – famous and not-so-famous
Yahoo! Travel recently compiled a list of 10 of the best ruins around the world and it included some of the usual suspects, but also a few sites that are stunning in their own right but not quite as well known.
Pink flamingos in Kenya
We stood there for long minutes on the edge of the lake, thousands of pink flamingos forming a dreamlike picture in front of us, and we breathed in the sweet smell of rain on a warm African afternoon.
Riel World photo – Hanoi, Vietnam
A view of Hoan Kiem Lake, a peaceful oasis in the middle of Hanoi, Vietnam.
Best vampire-spotting locations
With Halloween around the corner, now is a great time to consider some of the world’s best vampire-spotting locations. Here are a few choice destinations from a recent Lonely Planet article.
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