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Ferdinand Magellan
Magellan is generally credited as the first man to sail around the world.
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Ferdinand Magellan
With a little persuasion, Portugal's most famous explorer was able to convince Spain's King Charles that he was the right explorer to get the spice-route-finding job done
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Ferdinand Magellan – Sailor and Explorer
During a time when many believed the world to be flat, the journey of Ferdinand Magellan proved the world to be round.
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Magellan's Death
Ferdinand Magellan died fighting on a beach in a war among nieghboring tribes.
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Magellan: Great Explorer or Villain?
Magellan is better known in Philippine History as one of the Spanish Conquistador. Perhaps his role was unforgiveable to some since he was the one who brought the Spaniards to the Island and four centuries of oppression ensued. However, he was also a great explorer and navigator.
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Birds of Paradise
Few events in nature can surpass the thrill of spotting a Bird of Paradise in the wild. The photos done in zoos are technically superior but there is nothing like capturing the male Bird of Paradise on the wing.
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Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Elcano was captain of the carrack Victoria, the first European ship to completely circumnavigate the globe.
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Magellan's Voyage
Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships on September 20, 1519.
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Magellanic Penguins
There is a surprisingly large penguin population outside of the Antarctic. Among the non-Antarctic birds are the Magellanic penguins of South America.
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Go to Belem for Lisbon’s Museums
Lisbon's Belem neighborhood on the Taugus is so separated from the city's historic center that it seems like another town - one filled with parks, monuments and art.
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Sir Francis Drake and The Golden Hinde
Between 1577 and 1580, Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world. See a full scale replica of the Elizabethan Galleon he sailed in.
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Golf With A View in CEBU
Whoever said that the best golf courses in the Philippines are only found in the capital Manila has never been to Cebu. Aside from a majestic landscape, where white sand extends into clear blue horizon, where dark coves stretch for miles and the underwater life teem with fish and corals, Cebu is also home to several excellent championship golf courses.
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Adobo Chicken en Escabeche
With common histories of conquest by the Spanish in the 1500's, a fusion of two dishes from these distant nations is a fantastic combination.
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Amerigo Vespucci, Early Explorer
Amerigo Vespucci was one of the early explorers to reach the New World. He was a contemporary of Columbus and is likewise well remembered--but mainly for his name.
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Britain and the Falklands
Since being discovered by European explorers, few people have actually lived on the Falklands islands, but many countries have claimed ownership.
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The History and Mystery of Magellan's Cross
The legends of Magellan's Cross on Cebu in the Philippines are a matter of intrigue today almost 500 years after it was planted.
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The Silk Road
What we call the silk road is actually a network of "legs" in a long journey which at its hieght could transmit goods from Northern China to the British Isles.
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A Short History of Spices
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.
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Beaches and Resorts in Cebu City, Philippines
Being one of the most sought after tourist destinations of the Philippines, Cebu City prides itself of its many spectacular beaches and high class resorts.
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Clipper Ships
Near the peak of commercial sailing technology, clippers are somewhere between an awesome feat of engineering and a work of fine art.
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Magellanic Penguins – Warm Water Species
It's still relatively easy to see Magellanic Penguins in the wild because they are common, they live in warmer water, and they breed in places that are easy to get to.
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Puerto Williams Chile
Located on Isla Navarino Puerto Williams is well off the tourist track ; a town of basic facilities, friendly locals and seafaring stories and adventures.
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Sailing Strait
Oh, the places you'll see...
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Things To Do in Santiago, Chile
Santiago, Chile, is a bustling, fun city packed with fabulous things to see and do.
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Ushuaia Tierra del Fuego Argentina
Dramatically set under the white peaks of Cordillera Darwin mountains and beside the Beagle channel rich in marine life, Ushuaia is an attractive resort town.
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With Leaders – The Name Counts
It's no coincidence that a large number of famous leaders have last names ending with the letter "n". This "n" factor applies to an amazing number of famous leaders.
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A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester
A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester is a fascinating tale detailing the Middle Ages. It talks about the painful transition of the Medieval to the Renaissance.
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News sources for news you really won't find anywhere else, No. 1
For news you really can't find "anywhere else", then check out these Web sites.
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Setting the Scene – First Europeans -1
The first article about the spread of European discovery of areas around the Pacific and Indian oceans.
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Sir Francis Drake –The Dragon
During the Age of Exploration there was no more fearless man than Sir Francis Drake. He was a patriot to the English crown and a dreaded pirate to her majesty's enemies.
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The Philippines Travel Fact File
With 7107 islands to explore, the famous Boracay island, Baroque churches, historic Spanish colonies, indigenous tribes, what you need to know begins here.
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