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Book Review: Captain Cook's Apprentice
In 1768 James Cook set out on a journey that led him to the eastern coast of New Holland. This is the story of that adventure told by Isaac Manley, a 13-year-old boy.
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DVD Review: Captain Cook Obsession and Discovery
Journey in Captain James Cook's footsteps as he discovers new lands and charts unknown waters during the 18th Century in this exciting documentary.
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The Convict Colony-The Foundation
The arrival of the 'first fleet' in Botany Bay, was the beginning of British settlement in Australia. However the shortcomings of their chosen site,was to be their immediate problem.
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The Mangosteen
Of all the tropical fruits, the mangosteen likely receives the most lavish praise. Native to Malaysia and Indonesia, this is well suited to tropical and sub-tropical climates, including warm areas of the U.S.
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Visiting Yorkshire
Great Ayton is a good place to start exploring England's north-east coast before venturing into Scotland.
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Voyage of the First Fleet
Banished from their homeland in 1787, more than 750 of Britain's convicts were launched on a perilous sea voyage to the other side of the world.
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Hawaii Fun Facts and Figures
Some unusual and offbeat facts and figures about the Hawaiian Islands: history and Captain Cook, geography and the world's highest mountain, statehood and people
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Boating Facts Lizard Island Aust
A Great Barrier Reef island north of Cairns, surrounded by white sand beaches cascading into fringing coral gardens
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Kava Kava For Pain Relief, Anxiety and IBS
The kava kava plant has been used medicinally for muscle pain, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual pain, anxiety, insomnia and as a natural alternative to pain killers.
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Niue and Nonu
Niue's future is tied up with the paramaters of economic geography.
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Tales from the Hawaiian Islands
Tales from Polynesia--The Hawaiian Islands.
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Things to do in Whitby
Whitby and the surrounding North York Moors offers a fascinating range of things to do for all ages.
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Visit Yorkshire UK Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood probably never visited this part of Yorkshire, and the smugglers are long gone. Now,visitors come for the clean sandy beach and a stay in the pretty village.
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Development and History of Surfing
Carving up the waves at the local beach is a popular pastime at beaches around the world. But someone had to be the first to try this technique.
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Trekking Through the 2004 Adventures in Travel Expo
A review of the Adventures in Travel Expo 2004 from the perspective of travelers with disabilities.
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Breakfast at Walt Disney World
Breakfast in the land of the Mouse needn't bust your wallet for the day and I'll show you how to get a great breakfast on a budget at WDW.
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Captain James Cook's Final Voyage
Sandwich, Sandwich Islands, Alaska, and death
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Joseph Banks - Plant Explorer
Sir Joseph Banks was a plant explorer who discovered many exotic plant species of the New World, subsequently brought to Europe; he contributed much to English botany.
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Life is movement
Life is movement but not all animals move from place to place such as barnacles or sponges…
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Melbourne Visitor Attractions
The best place to start exploring Melbourne is from the magnificent city centre near the railway station.
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Perth and Fremantle travel guide
Looking for quokkas on Rottnest Island, swimming in the Indian Ocean at Cottesloe or having a coffee on the cappuccino strip... urban Western Australia has plenty of thin
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Sydney guide: Things to do
Travel to Australia's biggest city to climb the Harbour Bridge, go to a concert at the Opera House, get the ferry to Manly, surf on Bondi beach and more.
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The Cook Islands
Fishing, whale-watching and diving allow visitors to experience unspoilt marine environments. They will also help the local economy.
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Cook's Tour of the Pacific
Captain Cook was the first European to make telling contact with the Polynesian people of the Pacific.
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Home and Fort
An overview of the Maori pa, or fortified village, its construction, defences, and placement
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King Kamehameha I of Hawaii
Alapa'inuiakauaua, king of Hawaii, was aware of the prophecy that said a sign of a great ruler's coming would be a comet and he would be known as "killer of chiefs".
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The First People
A very brief look at how the first people arrived in Aotearoa
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Captain James Cook in Australia
In Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Batavia, sails for home
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Vanuatu Facts And Figures
A detailed list of facts and figures about Vanuatu as a simple introduction to this beautiful island nation.
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26 January - Australia Day
The history of Australia's national day.
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Captain James Cook Second Voyage
Antarctica, ice, illness, and Easter Island
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Entertainment Cruises in Sydney
Sydney's Harbour Cruises can include sights of Lady Bay, Camp Cove, Nielsen, Manly Cove and Chinamen's Beach, along with jazz music, Latin dancing and gourmet meals.
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Indoor Family Fun
Saturday night looming and not much planned? Gather loved ones together and share in these games.
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Maritime Time in Greenwich, London
By the River Thames in London, Greenwich's major visitor attractions include the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Old Royal Naval College
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ALBA -Scots Pine Ale
Drink an Alba Scots Pine Ale and experience Scottish history in a bottle.
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Babylon Myth and Reality at British Museum
This exhibition looks at the myths and realities of Babylon through art and archaeology. It also examines threats to the archaeology of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq.
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Best Florida Vacations are in Panama City Beach
Long known as the Northwest Florida spring break destination, Panama City Beach has new upscale shopping with nearby hotels and attractions for a great family vacation.
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Best Hotels in Anchorage When Taking a Cruise
Anchorage, Alaska has pre- and post-cruise hotels that are family-friendly, luxurious and convenient for Alaska cruises starting or ending in Whittier or Seward.
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Book Review – The Donkey who Carried the Wounded
John Simpson Kirkpatrick is an Australian ANZAC legend. Jackie French honours Simpson and his donkey in the latest book in The Animal Stars series.
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Bra Boys Interview
Director Sunny Abberton talks about his passion for storytelling, the Australian surfing community and what he hopes the audience will get from his film BRA BOYS.
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Cairns' Best-Kept Swimming Holes
Tired of swimming with the stingers? A look at five of the best fresh water swimming holes in Cairns Australia. Tips on how to get there, what to expect and what to pack
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Captain James Cook and the Pacific Northwest
Captain James Cook was a British explorer who searched in vain for the legendary Northwest Passage and in the process explored the coastline of Washington and Oregon.
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Creepy Trails to You . . .
How are you going to spend Halloween?
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Disney's Polynesian Resort at Walt Disney World
Located on Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL the Polynesian Resort was one of the two original resort hotels.
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European History of Queensland's Moreton Island
Moreton Island is a 200 square kilometre sand island that, with Stradbroke Island, is the protective buffer that forms Moreton Bay, in southern Queensland, Australia.
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Famous Explorers - Mungo Park
With the support of botanist Sir Joseph Banks, Mungo Park sailed for the Gambia in the first stage of his journey to discover the course of the River Niger.
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Greet the Sun in Gisborne, New Zealand
Gisborne, the slow-paced, self-appointed Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand, is an undeniably handsome and surprisingly untouristy coastal town.
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History of the Glass House Mountains, Australia
The Glass House Mountains form a striking outline overlooking the Sunshine Coast, have a rich historical past and are very accessible - being only 70km north of Brisbane.
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India Adventure Trip, Sikkim and Rhododendrons
The most prominent British botanist of the 19th century, Joseph Dalton Hooker travelled to Sikkim, India and was responsible for the rhododendron craze in England.
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New Zealand Tourism: South Island
The South Island of New Zealand is a unique landscape of mountains, valleys, forests and fiordlands. Find the best places to vacation in the stunning South Island.
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