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Ballenberg, Switzerland's Farm Museum
The largest open-air museum brings past Swiss farm life to life.
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Economic Downturn Hits NY Zoos and Aquariums
State budget cuts combined with decreased philanthropic giving are putting serious strain on the resources of members of New York's Coalition of Living Museums.
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Green Museum to Open in SF
San Francisco plans to open a new museum in the fall dedicated exclusively to conservation. Environmental exhibits and future energy practices have people talking.
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Visit Seven Hampton Roads Museums for One Price
Virginia Beach visitors and residents who want to visit several museums in the Hampton Roads area may want to consider the 7-4-1 Millennium Membership.
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Two Must-See Milan Churches
Sant' Ambrogio is a history of architecture, dating back to the 4th century, and Santa Maria della Grazie guards one of the greatest masterpieces of western art.
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Vermont History at Billings Farm and Museum
More than a living museum of Vermont's rural past and heritage, Billings Farm, in Woodstock, is one of the finest operating dairy farms in America today.
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Charleston: Architectural Heritage
Charleston South Carolina is a must-see for any fan of American architecture -- a living museum of 18th and 19th-century life, southern style with a low-country accent.
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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
A fine medieval castle and a step back to 19th Century Ireland all in the one place.
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Calico, California
One of the most well preserved ghost towns in the old wild west, Calico ghost town is now a living museum.
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Fact and Fiction - Books About Venice
Romance, history and classic beauty make Venice the perfect setting for novelists and an historian's delight.
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Free Tours At Port Arthur
Visit Australia's convict past at Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Free tours are offered with a two-day entry pass.
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Monica Youn – Two Poems
Monica Youn's strongest asset as a poet, is her remarkable eye for detail; and as with any good poet, Ms. Youn carefully crafts the details into perfect imagery.
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Rearview Mirror 1.1
A brief tangent to the slopes of Oregon's Mt.Hood reveals the well-crafted spirit of Timberline Lodge.
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Seven Historic Yorkshire UK Seaside Attractions
Yorkshire's seaside resorts ooze history; with abbeys, old fishing villages, museums, castles, churches and halls providing a glimpse into the coast's colourful past.
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Shropshire Past and Present
Introduction to the English county of Shropshire and it's history.
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Touring Venice on a Budget
Touring Venice on a budget is not the easiest thing to do. High prices and plenty of tourists mean that it can be extremely expensive, especially at popular attractions.
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Victorian Treasure saved for Nation
Culture news. Tyntesfield, the Victorian stately home near Bristol, together with its priceless treasures of art and artifacts are saved for the nation by the National Trust and will be opened to the public for the first time in its history.
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Visit The Chicago Botanic Garden
While at the Chicago Botanic Garden use walking trails to visit all the gardens. See Buehler Enabling Garden filled with garden ideas for all abilities.
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A Road Trip Along South Africa's Panorama Route
South Africa's eastern province of Mpumalanga offers spectacular scenery, historic settlements, thrilling mountain passes and curios aplenty on its fabled Panorama Route.
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Affordable and Exotic Holidays in Tunisia
Tunisia is a sunny and popular holiday destination with friendly locals, ancient suburbs, historic places of interest to visit and wonderful beaches.
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America's Hometown
Spend a day along Plymouth's historical waterfront
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Barcelona: Second City of Spain
The second biggest city of Spain is one of the most attractive places on Earth. Great painters and architects were born here and you can see their work everywhere you go.
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Belo Horizonte – Warm Place, Warm People
For a mid-winter getaway, be in the first wave to travel to this beautiful South American city with exciting architecture, fine museums and good food at bargain prices.
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Cruising the Greek Islands
More ships than ever will visit the Greek islands this summer, an area of stunning beauty and fascinating history
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Experience the Life of Your Great-Grandparents
The Quiet Valey Farm Museum near Stroudsburg, PA offers a unique opportunity to experience 18th and 19th Century life on a typical American farmsted.
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Garden Design Ideas at Strybing Arboretum
Planning a vacation to San Francisco should include a trip to the Palace of Fine Arts, the Golden Gate Bridge, a tour of Alcatraz, and the San Francisco Botanic Garden.
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Guide to Trashy Tallahassee
Whether visitng for business or pleaseure, travel to Florida's state capital to see three trashy, yet classy, attractions.
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London - Westminster
London's Westminster area is chock full of history: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey - the centre of England's political life.
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Planthropology by Ken Druse - A Review
A new garden book called Planthropology: The Myths, Mysteries, and Miracles of My Garden Favorites by Ken Druse is for the consummate plant lover.
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Prague: History Told by Roof-lines
Prague is a magical town with rooftops as storytellers. From the Castle, the TV Tower and Charles Bridge a different view of the town is opened to tourists.
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Pratt Institute - Things To Do and Uniqueness
In an ongoing interview, Pratt Institute's Amy Arnoff discusses things to do in the Pratt Institute neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. Also, what makes Pratt unique?
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Ride a Vintage Train This Autumn in Wisconsin
Vintage railroads operate fall color tours and Santa Trains this autumn in Wisconsin. Scenic excursions in Wisconsin Dells and East Troy are fun for the entire family.
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See Big Bugs at Garden In The Woods
The New England Wild Flower Society is hosting the Big Bug Sculpture Exhibit. Visit this family event at Garden In The Woods in Framingham, Massachusetts.
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September Festivals in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a popular getaway destination and beautiful fall color drive. Fall festivals in Wisconsin cherish the state's ethnic diversity. Schedule updated for 2008.
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Smith Museum of Stained Glass, Chicago
The first museum in the United States dedicated to stained glass, the Smith Museum of Stained Glass is well worth a visit.
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The Sacred Sausage – Ceriana, Imperia
The Ligurian Summer ushers in a slew of food festivals, celebrating everything from handmade pastas to the far from lowly sausage.
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The Ten Best Los Angeles Gardens
Los Angeles is more than mean streets and Hollywood. Here are the city's top ten gardens to visit, including some in Beverly Hills, San Marino and even near LA Airport.
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Three Top Tourist Attractions in Boston
Do you only have a weekend to spend in the Boston area? If so, be sure these Boston tourist attractions are on your itinerary.
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Visiting the Caribbean Island of Antigua
With reputedly a beach for every day of the year, Antigua is one of the Caribbean's most popular holiday destinations.
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Where to Find Reliable Information for Fiction
Some aspects of novel writing require research. Knowing where to look and ensuring the information is correct is crucial for authenticity.
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A Slice of Another Time and Place--Allred Lake
Recently I took a trip to the Bootheel of Missouri. The flatlands. An area that holds no visual charms for me. But these flatlands are also home to a very special Natural Area. A swamp. A place of great beauty and mystery where one feels like one has entered a world belonging to another time and place.
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A Living Cowboy Museum
The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site is a living museum capturing the life of early ranch cowhands and cowboys.
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Budapest, Castle District
The nicest part of Hungarian capital, Budapest is the wall surrounded Castle District. This was the former town, Buda residence of medieval Hungarian Kings since the 13th century. The panorama of the Danube bank with the Castle of Buda is the member of UNESCO’s World Heritage programme.
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DVD Review: South Park Complete Twelfth Season
Trey Parker and Matt Stone keep the laughs coming in South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season. 7/10.
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Everglades Road Trip on U.S. 41
Up for an Everglades road trip? Travel across U.S. 41 to learn about Skunk Apes, see the smallest post office and meet some of the characters who call the 'glades home.
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How to Find Garden Information for Home
It is reliable garden information rather than green thumbs that guide gardeners to successfully grow plants. Here is how to find horticultural resources for gardeners.
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Mozambique – Holiday Paradise
Romantic island getaways in luxury resorts, camping on the beach under palm trees, self-catering chalets for family holidays - Mozambique has it all - a Holiday Paradise.
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New Orleans' Food and Beverage Festivals
Preserving and strengthening New Orelans' prominent food culture and cocktail history are goals of two festivals. New Museum also speaks to history of cocktail culture.
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World Heritage sites in Hungary
The committee of UNESCO’s World Heritage programme held its regularly session of the committee in Budapest between 25 – 28 June 2002. In this session the committee admitted other two Hungarian sites to the World Heritage programme, The Andrássy Street in Budapest and the Tokaj Wine region. I would like to introduce the Hungarian World Heritage sites to you.
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Extinct Places
A ramp through extinct literature, maps, poetry - and feminist thought - all with Massachusetts natural history in the background. But believe it or not, it's true!
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