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Travel Adventures

13487 travel pictures in 1187 stories from 157 countries around the world. Images of people, sights, nature, architecture, cities; pictures of well known spots but also photos of unknown places. All pictures can be downloaded and used as wallpaper for your computer, or sent as a free postcard. They can also be bought for personal or commercial use. Images are also accessible through tags. You can navigate the world using Google Earth.

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North America

One of the must-sees when in New York, Ellis Island makes for an educative excursion where you can learn about the one of the greatest immigration processes of recent times. Visit North America

Africa

On the Seychelles, as in other island nations, fish is an important ingredient in the national cuisine. You can see fishermen in action anywhere you go. Visit Africa

Asia

It is impossible not to be surprised by the paintings on the walls of many houses in Bhutan. Enormous penises painted on walls or hanging above doors are supposed to ward off evil spirits. Visit Asia

Europe

If you have romantic ideas about a desolate castle on high cliffs, Dunnottar might be just it. An easy walk from Stonehaven takes you to this dramatic place on the Scottish coast. Visit Europe

Oceania

Once upon a time the only way to travel far was by boat Some of these boats have been remade. I visited one of them in the harbour of Sydney. Visit Oceania

Central&South America

In ruins now, the Palace Sans-Souci is a clear trace of the proud Henri Christophe, who modelled the palace after the namesake in Potsdam, Germany. Visit Central&South America

Antarctica

So-called wildlife supermarket of South Georgia, Esenhul offers a wide range of animals which can be seen up close in a setting of rugged terrain. Visit Antarctica

Surprise trip

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Travel Advice

Here you find some travel links we think are useful for travellers. You are invited to suggest a site you feel could be useful to other travellers.

  • Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets
    Up-to-date travel advice for every country in the world. Focus on US citizens.
  • FreeToDo
    The only comprehensive internet guide to free things to see and do throughout the USA and Europe. Literally thousands of attractions and events that are all FreeToDo.
  • Everything you need to know!
    Everything you need to know about independent budget traveling aka. backpacking. Travel Guru at your service; a non-commercial site giving you everything you need about what to pack, where to go and what to see, what needs to be done and how best to do it before you leave, detailed info on nearly 30 popular destinations across the globe, what lies in wait for you on the road and how to deal with it plus all you the travel photos and links you could ever need.
  • Lone Wolf Adventure
    Adventurer Reveals His Secrets on How You Can Make $1,000+ a Week with a Travel or Adventure Job, How to Travel the World Comfortably on $25 a Day, and How You Can Travel to Exotic Destinations for Free.
  • Free Online Fear of Flying Course
    Free fear of flying self help course now online. Interactive online lessons created by an airline Captain.
  • The Lost Luggage Tales
    Travel the world... tell your tales... Real stories from insane adventures.
  • Journey woman
    Travel resource for women to inspire women to travel safely and well, and to connect female travellers internationally.
  • Travel Light with One Bag
    Probably the best site to find all kinds of information and suggestions on how to travel light in the best way possible.
  • Earth Travel Reviews
    Read travel reviews before you go - and add your own comments after you've been there!