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A mere holiday to China, anyone who's been there will say, is not enough. It is a colossal land, not only in size but also in the depth of its history and the range of its natural, and even sometimes unnatural, wonders. From the amazing sights that everyone knows - the Army of Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an or the Great Wall of China - to places that few outsiders will ever visit - Namsto Lake or the Buddhist grottos in Guyuan - China has something for everyone to see and experience.
Although flying can save you some time when travelling between several of the Caribbean islands, it is much more fun to explore the islands by boat. You will find that there are more options of taking the ferry in this sunny region than you would have thought in the first place. Enjoy!
For an outsider coming to Buenos Aires, the local music is one thing that makes an instant impression. It’s also no secret that many thousands of people travel there each year for one thing, and one thing alone: Tango. Even though it is practised less by native Argentines, who prefer Salsa and street dance, tango remains the activity that Buenos Aires is primarily associated with (together with Futbol, of course). Far from being a clichéd dance style, Tango has a depth of character and innovation that will draw you stepping and spinning into its soulful world.
Machu Picchu needs no introduction. It is one of the most famous sites in South America, let alone Peru, but it remained unknown by the outside world until about 100 years ago. Hiram Bingham, a United States senator and explorer, rediscovered the Incan ruins in 1911. Close to a century later, Machu Picchu is one of the world's most popular destinations, listed since 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. More recently, it was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Malaysia is the home of satay, the tallest twin buildings in the world and a diverse culture incorporating Malay, Chinese and Indian influences. From the picture-perfect beaches of its tropical islands to thriving Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a unique destination in the heart of Southeast Asia.
Bridges have, throughout history, been focal points of a town, city or region's development. The collection of bridges covered here includes everything from the historic bridges of small towns and cities in Europe, to the impressive new bridges of modernising Asian cities.
Melbourne may be Australia's second most populous city, but Melburnians will never accept it as second fiddle to glamour sibling Sydney. Melbourne claims to be Australia's cultural, artistic and sporting capital - and it brings plenty of passion to life to support this claim.
The Netherlands is a flatter than flat country most commonly associated with tulips, windmills, clogs and cheese. While such clichéd images of the Netherlands still hold true, Holland offers travellers much more than the stereotypical national quirks. It's a small, vibrant nation that can be traversed in a few hours - but it begs a longer stay than that.
With national icons like the Royal Canadian Mounties and the maple leaf, Canada is a "1-of-a-kind" type of place. The major urban centres of Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Quebec City reveal a unique cultural mix of American, French, British, indigenous and other influences. But away from the cities, Canada's rugged northern regions are stunning and beautiful. And absolutely unforgettable.
