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1) Israel
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"An overview of the people, history, geography and economy of the state of Israel."--From source other than the Library of Congress
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How to camp in an RV and why it's a fantastic way to
experience national parks
The United States' national parks are a real treasury of natural
splendor and diverse animal life. These protected places are visited
by millions of people each year so that they can learn about nature
and feel more connected to it. There are a lot of different ways to
enjoy the magic of national parks, so it doesn't matter if you've
done a lot of traveling before or this...
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Are you planning a backpacking trip? Have you conducted some basic amount of research and have decided on Australia for this? Well, your choice is hardly surprising considering the beauty and the amazing infrastructure of the country making backpacking a joy and yet, highly convenient for many people, especially first-timers.
So, now that you have decided on the place, the next thing on your mind will be what to carry, right?
Despite it being a...
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Travel is the opposite of prejudice, it is curiosity, openness and connection. When our world is in flux, travel matters more than ever. It is the only way to go beyond the narratives that are fed to us, and understand the world through your own experience. Understanding does not automatically come from travel. You have to work for it. And with barriers and restrictions coming and going at a dizzying rate, now is the time to learn how to eke the most...
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When a 9-year-old R.A. Dalkey decided he was going to become an Outback truck driver, the poor Australia-besotted boy had no idea what he was getting into.
He'd been born on the wrong continent for a start. And even if he could make it out of Africa one day, where was an Australian work visa to come from? Or, for that matter, a licence to drive 53-metre trucks on red desert roads?
A sensible adult would have filed that dream away as a juvenile fantasy...
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The Champagne region of France bubbles over with fine wine, gourmet cuisine, picturesque towns and gothic spires. We base in Reims, home of the historic cathedral where French kings were crowned. From Reims, we tour wine country, visiting champagne producers both large and small.
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Almost half a century ago, a young reporter from Germany arrived in still-glamorous Saigon to cover the Vietnam War over a period of five years. In this memoir he now tells the story of how he fell in love with the Vietnamese people. He praises the beauty, elegance, and feistiness of their women. He describes blood-curdling Communist atrocities and fierce combat scenes he had witnessed. He introduces a striking array of characters: heroes, villains,...
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Rattled by fears that she is losing her keys, her looks, her job, and her sweetheart, Gail, 62, rashly announces that she will go to Paris, a dream postponed for 40 years. So begins the journey through France of an optimistic, infinitely curious, 62-year-old woman, who seeks to ransom her self-confidence and learn how to age. Deftly weaving scenic description with sketches of feisty Frenchwomen and flashbacks of older women she has admired, Gail draws...
16) Mein Helgoland
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"Der Hotelier sagt, das ist kein Wind. Ich versuche, die Basstölpel zu fotografieren, aber der Wind, der keiner ist, schlägt mir immer wieder die Kamerahand weg. Ich habe meine Kapuze festgezurrt und lehne mich bei jedem Schritt nach vorn, um überhaupt voranzukommen."
In der erlesenen MARE-Inselreihe folgt in diesem Sommer ein Ausflug mit Isabel Bogdan nach Helgoland, wo der Wind so weht und das Meer überall und so blau ist, Erinnerungen an James...
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In Ibiza almost everything is an excuse to celebrate, including sunsets. Ibizan's celebrate on the beach, on boats, and in villas. The local people also celebrate traditional feasts in their villages. Witness an island rich in ancient history, one encircled by creeks, cliffs, and yellow sandy beaches. For those who still harbor a sense of peace and quiet, you will relish a visit to Formentera.
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With world-class cultural sites, dynamic new architecture and unstoppable energy, Berlin is a city on the move. We visit the museums – the ancient treasures of the Pergamon and the Egyptian museum, German Expressionism at the Neue Nationalgalerie and the newly designed Jewish Museum.
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Die Geschichte der Stadt Bern im Kanton Bern beginnt vermutlich bereits in der zweiten Hälfte des zweiten Jahrhunderts v. Chr. Damals lag auf der Engehalbinsel eine keltische Siedlung der Helvetier. Münzfunde und Ausgrabungen aus der römischen Zeit belegen, dass auf der Halbinsel eine gallo-römische Siedlung bestand, die jedoch zwischen 165 und 211 n. Chr. aufgegeben wurde. Im 12. Jahrhundert erbaute Berchthold IV. von Zähringen auf der Aarehalbinsel...