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Walking Historic Commercial Street, Springfield, Mo

When recently walking down the historic Commercial Street,  I was struck by the uniqueness of the area. The variety of the architecture, the eclectic feel of the shops  doing business that make the street feel like you are traveling back in time. While taking with you t …

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Antoni Gaudi's Barcelona

Few examples of art and architecture are as unique and individual as those of the Spanish Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi.  Deeply imbued with a religious spirit, Antoni Gaudi's skills and experience in ceramics, wrought-iron forging, stained glass and carpentry produced de …

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5 James Bond Inspired Summer Travel Destinations

5 James Bond Inspired Summer Travel Destinations – as part of the travel series by GeoBeats. Want to vicariously live like James Bond? Then, check out these 5 summer travel destinations from the past Bond movies.   Number 5 – Bond hunts down&nbs …

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Top 5 Travel Attractions

Take a tour of the top 5 attractions of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I’d like to show you the top 5 attractions of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Christ the Redeemer – Rio de Janeiro is set amidst stunning natural settings. Get a sweeping view of the city from the site of this l …

5 Asian Destinations for Summer 2012

5 Asian Destinations for Summer 2012 – as part of the travel series by GeoBeats. Here are 5 great summer destinations in Asia. Number 5 – Travel to Kyoto, Japan, the 7th largest city in Japan. Magical architecture with rich cultural heritage like shrines and te …

China expulsion of Al-Jazeera reporter criticized

China's expulsion of an American reporter working for the pan-Arab news network Al-Jazeera has drawn criticism from other journalists and the United States, and in turn a particularly tight-lipped reaction from Beijing.

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BBC News - Is the Kentucky Derby still decadent and depraved?

I have never been to the Kentucky Derby but have always been intrigued by the history of this day of fun, frolic and making merry while enjoying the sport that draws people in great throngs to Louisville, Kentucky. Who indeed would not like to revel as the revelers do on this qui …

Mon "Sherry" - Cheers!

Seated before a row of sparkling wine glasses, I watched as the charming server, clad in a black cape, poured the pure, liquid gold into the glass. A taste of the young sherry, not yet aged and robust, but incredible all the same. I was enjoying every bit of this!   Jerez d …

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The World's Most Boring Museums

3. Museum of Soap (Saida, Lebanon) 2. The Pencil Museum (Keswick, UK) 1. Museum of Cork (Palafrugell, Spain) Your own nominations please…

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