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Mach Picchu - The Salkantay Route - Peru - www.groupist.com. Classic Escapes Deal of the Day. Exotic Journey through Breathtaking African Wilderness Tanzania's Serengeti plain acquired its name from the Maasai word meaning "the place where the land moves on forever.

Classic Escapes Deal of the Day

" The sweeping horizons seem to extend boundlessly, dotted here and there by acacia trees and grazing zebras. More than three million large mammals roam the Serengeti National Park, a massive swath of grassland plains and woodlands that belong to one of the oldest ecosystems on the planet. Classic Escapes' guides lead wildlife safaris across these rugged plains as part of a nine-day tour of Tanzania, with stops at national parks, archaeological sights, and local villages. Round-trip airfare is provided from Washington DC (IAD). Click here for a full day-to-day itinerary. Day 1–2: A Classic Escapes representative will meet guests at the airport in Arusha and shuttle them to the Arusha Coffee Lodge, nestled within evergreen coffee fields in the foothills between Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.

The Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve in Texas. Oct 3, 2011 Located approximately 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Austin, Texas, the Hamilton Pool Preserve is a historic swimming hole which was designated a preserve by the Travis County Commissioner’s Court in 1990.

The Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve in Texas

Located 3/4 mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50 foot waterfall as it plunges into the head of a steep box canyon. The waterfall never completely dries up, but in dry times it does slow to a trickle. However, the pool’s water level stays pretty constant, even during periods of drought. Alinea Image Gallery - Restaurant. Myles Restaurant Group. World's Most Incredible Aquariums. Fish enthusiasts and land lovers alike can enjoy the ocean scene inside the safe comfort of an aquarium.

World's Most Incredible Aquariums

They provide all the underwater adventure without any of the risks…and you get to stay perfectly dry. A great source of entertainment for adults, children and entire families, aquariums are found throughout the world. Got Saga recently rounded up some of the World’s Most Incredible Aquariums that may make your local one seem like a mere pond. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa Japan holds 80 species of coral and is one of very few that keep whale sharks in captivity, and is currently trying to breed them. Its main tank, called the ‘Kuroshio Sea’ holds 1,981,290 gallons of water and features the world’s second largest acrylic glass panel, measuring 8.2 meters.

The AquaDom in Berlin, Germany, is an 82 foot tall cylindrical acrylic glass aquarium with built-in transparent elevator. For more of the World’s Most Incredible Aquariums, visit Got Saga to view the entire list. 21 Of the Most Extraordinary Places To Visit. Rolf Potts' Vagabonding: Excerpt. From Chapter 1 From this hour I ordain myself loos'd of limits and imaginary lines, Going where I list, my own master total and absolute, Listening to others, considering well what they say, Pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating, Gently, but with undeniable will divesting myself of the holds that would hold me.— Walt Whitman, "Song of the Open Road" Of all the outrageous throwaway lines one hears in movies, there is one that stands out for me.

Rolf Potts' Vagabonding: Excerpt

It doesn't come from a madcap comedy, an esoteric science-fiction flick, or a special-effects-laden action thriller. It comes from Oliver Stone's Wall Street, when the Charlie Sheen character — a promising big shot in the stock market — is telling his girlfriend about his dreams. "I think if I can make a bundle of cash before I'm thirty and get out of this racket," he says, "I'll be able to ride my motorcycle across China. " When I first saw this scene on video a few years ago, I nearly fell out of my seat in astonishment. Seychelles Islands. The island nation known as the Seychelles can be found in the Indian Ocean off the East coast of Africa, North of Madagascar.

Seychelles Islands

There are 115 islands in the archipelago. Seychelles has become a popular tourist destination, thanks to its stunning tropical beaches and interesting wildlife. Popular activities include diving, fishing, sailing, and laying around on amazing white sand beaches. Visitors can find any range of accommodation on the main islands of Praslin, La Digue or Mahé, as well as a variety on outlying islands. 6 Ways to Travel Endlessly - StumbleUpon.

Traveling the way most people do it isn’t enough.

6 Ways to Travel Endlessly - StumbleUpon

Saving all year long at a job for just two weeks a year won’t let you see the world the way you want to see it. So you find someone to take care of your stuff while you travel the world. You’re all set to see everything you ever wanted for as long as you want. Then you realize something: you don’t have enough money to do it. So what should you do? 1. Couch surfers are a huge network of hospitable people who open up their home to fellow travelers and let them stay on their couches (or floor) for free.

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