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Halong Bay videos

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Halong Bay pictures

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Halong Bay facts

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Country: Vietnam
Languages: Vietnamese
Currencies: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Wonder type: Natural Featured in:
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Ho Chi Minh described Ha Lan Bay as ‘the wonder that one cannot impart to others” There are nearly two thousand [...]

Halong Bay

root — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:12:01 +0000

What is it?

Its a natural bay that is home to nearly 2000 spectacular tall islets

Where is it?

Vietnam

Did you know?

Ho Chi Minh described Halong Bay as ‘the wonder that one cannot impart to others” (more facts)

A little more on Halong [...]

Mont St Michel videos

root — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:18:52 +0000

Mont St Michel pictures

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Mont St Michel facts

root — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:18:36 +0000

Country: France
Languages: French
Currencies: Euro (EUR)
Wonder type: Castle/Religious/Spiritual Featured in:
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The quicksand and tides surrounding Mont St Michel form a natural defence, the tides can reach speeds of km/h (6mph) and can rise and fall up to [...]

Mont St Michel

root — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:18:20 +0000

What is it

Mont St Michel is best known as a fortified rocky island with the well-preserved abbey of St Michel at its peak

Where is it

Normandy, France

Did you know?

The Mont St Michel and its bay were added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites [...]

Alhambra

root — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:04:47 +0000

What is it

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex constructed during the mid 14th century known for its lush gardens and detailed architecture

Where is it

Granada, Spain

Did you know?

In 1812 Napoleon ordered the entire complex be blown up however a crippled Frence soldier defused the explosives and [...]

Alhambra videos

root — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:04:43 +0000