The highest point of Australia – Mt Kosciuszko stands at 2228m and is undoubtedly the easiest of the highest summits of any continent. The endeavour though, still includes a very long 13.5 km walk for the return hike. Add in a
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ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST FLOWER GARDENS Keukenhof is reputed to be “the most beautiful spring garden in the world.” Each year it provides visitors with spectacular displays of crocuses, tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils, among others. More than 7 million bulbs
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Native American history, healing waters and show biz are ingredients for an intriguing story about Truth or Consequences. A unique town in the American Southwest. Located along the banks of the Rio Grande in the high desert of southern New Mexico, it’s
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Decorated with hibiscus plants in pastel tones of pink, orange and lemon and surrounded by semi-tropical rainforests, our hotel room seemed ensconced in a slice of Eden. Here began another typical island stay. Or so I thought. I went to lock
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I couldn’t understand the words in German, but the boys’ pure, wholesome tones captivated me. Organ music soared through the church, with its ornate ceilings, white columns, and stained-glass windows. ST. THOMAS CHURCH, LEIPZIG, GERMANY From my seat, I looked up
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