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Ferdinand Magellan died fighting on a beach in a war among nieghboring tribes.

This young lady showed amazing courage, fortitude, and talent. She goes down in history with a long list of avition firsts to her credit.

Elcano was captain of the carrack Victoria, the first European ship to completely circumnavigate the globe.

Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships on September 20, 1519.

Magellan is generally credited as the first man to sail around the world.

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.

Francis Drake was one of the most successful privateers of the 16th-century, and even fought in the battle against the Spanish Armada.

Between 1577 and 1580, Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world. See a full scale replica of the Elizabethan Galleon he sailed in.

The Vaka Eiva festival of canoeing is a blend of exciting canoe races, cultural exchange and a traditional celebration of the canoeing heritage of the South Pacific.

New Zealand travel should include Gisborne, or Poverty Bay as Captain Cook named it. See the statues of the great explorer and Young Nick who first sighted the land.

In Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Batavia, sails for home

For me, Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park is the most beautiful place in the world. You must enjoy the lakes, waterfalls and forest of this UNESCO Heritage site.

Since being discovered by European explorers, few people have actually lived on the Falklands islands, but many countries have claimed ownership.

Antarctica, ice, illness, and Easter Island

A stay on Rottnest Island makes a Western Australian vacation perfect, especially if you cycle around the beaches and bays and go snorkeling and swimming.

A trip to Southern Laos is best described as a trip to savor Mekong tranquility. The 4000 Islands situated in Champasak Province offer a unique bounty of natural wonder

Kangaroo Island is an unspoiled paradise separated from the rest of South Australia by only 15km of sea but a world away from daily cares and with a gentle pace to life.

Drake was all things to all people: a colorful, adventuring, pioneering, slave-trading cutthroat who left his mark on the Spanish sphere of influence in the New World.

Sir Richard Branson is not your ordinary entrepreneur. He sets records in and out of the boardroom, distinguishing the Virgin brand as something different and hip.

China was the leading power on Earth, but within a century, the momentum of history shifted to Europe.

Travelling is all about testing and tasting new culinary delights so why wait until you get there? Indulge in fine wines while you dine on the world's luxury trains.

Brief biography of Polish scientist Nicolaus Copernicus, proponent of the sun-centered solar system.

Rottnest Island promises a casual beach holiday perfect either for family groups or romantic weekends. Holiday all year round in fully equipped ocean front villas.

Western Australia's Nambung National Park, home to the spectacular Pinnacles Desert and Hangover Bay, is a great place to spot native Australian wildlife.

No bigger impact can be felt by these men who created or changed the scientific world. These great scientific thinkers affected the thinking of the human race as well.

Are you overstressed, overworked and "over" your job. If you are one of many who find themselves dreading work, read on for tips for overcoming job stress.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is the current Queen of 16 independent states including the United Kingdom, as well as the supreme Governor of the Church of England .

You might see herbs and spices as simply the contents of little jars on the shelf, but throughout human history they have played a much bigger role.

At only 27 feet, the Albin Vega is a proven off-shore sailboat. Whether used for ocean cruising or family vacations, the Vega is a sturdy, easy to sail pocket cruiser.

Winters' biography draws Anne Morrow Lindbergh out from the shadow of her legendary husband Charles Lindbergh, revealing her as an aviation pioneer in her own right.

Human beings settled here over 10,000 years ago and over the centuries the Aboriginal people developed highly efficient ways of surviving in this hot, inhospitable land.

Bribie Island was a fertile home to the Gubbi Gubbi Aboriginal people until European settlement in the 1860s. Today, Bribie is a Brisbane island tourist playground.

Canadian Destroyer projected the Maple Leaf abroad through the Cold War and circumnavigated the globe before ending her life in a hail of gunfire.

Australian saltwater crocodiles tracked by satellite have shown they are marathon ocean swimmers, to the surprise of Steve Irwin and other researchers.

Fortunately Captain Fitzroy chose Darwin to accompany him on his long voyage.

Hiking offers one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, and a dog is great company on the trail.

The El Tour de Tucson is one of the largest road bicycling events in the United States.

During a time when many believed the world to be flat, the journey of Ferdinand Magellan proved the world to be round.

Self-drive is a practical and rewarding way to explore Fiji's main island of Viti Levu. But travelers need to be prepared to negotiate challenging road conditions.

A brief list of simple techniques for affirming rough direction when lost without a map or compass.

Lighthouses are visible beacons of maritime history along the coasts of Québec, and many of them offer interesting ways to experience the old way of life along the sea.

Built in the 1970s in Washington, Mercator sailboats are still valued today for their proven off-shore capabilities, ease of handling, and classic design features.

There are so many attractions to see in London it's difficult for tourists to fit everything in during their stay. But help is at hand!

Weddings are notoriously expensive at the best of times, but with the looming credit crunch there is more reason than ever before to cut the budget for the big day.

When a container full of rubber ducks, turtles, beavers, and frogs fell off a ship in the Pacific, it was the surprise start to a long term study of ocean currents.

Eco-tourists concerned with living green and leaving a small carbon footprint can travel easily as foot passengers on ferries to Washington's San Juan Islands.

The Sea Dog, Sir Francis Drake helped defeat the Spanish Armada, but only after he sailed his ship The Golden Hind around the world stealing Spanish gold

The unique Coast Guard Cutter Storis served seven decades through two wars performing search and rescue, icebreaking, law enforcement, convoy escort, and exploration.

Adventure awaits passengers who seek to explore Brisbane's Moreton Bay and its surrounding islands aboard SOLO, winner of the Sydney to Hobart ocean yacht race.

Many aspects in planning a scuba dive will assist in making the dive safe and enjoyable. Scuba buddy checks, depths, time underwater are some of the items in a dive plan.