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Unique China
China is a vast and sprawling land home to countless groups each with its own culture and traditions. But for all its diversity, certain threads run through China's long history - dragons, jade, silk, porcelain, to name a few. To examine the facets of China, we'll look at 3 of its repositories of ancient tradition - Shanghai Museum, Beijing Jade Museum and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.nnnnShanghai Museum is home to a fabulous collection of ancient Chinese art in its 11 galle
February 10, 2008
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Unique Caribbean
The word Caribbean evokes images of hot tropic lands, colourful cultures, buried treasure and fabulous beaches - in short, the perfect vacation destination. One was to see into the heart of a country is by exploring museums, those treasure houses of a country's past. Here we'll look into the Caribbean world through unique museums in the Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica.nnnnFirst, we’ll visit the Bahamas, an archipelago of 700 islands and cays. In 1783 the Bahamas became a
February 10, 2008
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Unique Canada
Canada's size and diversity makes finding its unique points difficult. Each Canadian city has its own unique landmarks and the indigenous, French and British traditions are enhanced by cultures brought by migrants. The result is a vibrant. complex multicultural society.nnnn Royal Canadian Mounted Police nHowever, there are certain institutions which are quintessentially Canadian and here we look at three - the RCMP, seafaring and the national sport of ice hockey.nProbably the
February 10, 2008
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Unique Brazil
Brazil is a large and varied South American country with a vast range of things to see and do. Most of Brazil's attractions are well-known such as Carnival and Ipanema Beach in Rio. But here we'll look at three of the lesser-known attractions that are uniquely Brazilian. nnnn Amazon Mystery Tour nFor our first attraction, we'll head out into the wild of the Amazon Jungle on an Amazon Mystery Tour. These organised tours take you deep into the world's most important ecosystem a
February 10, 2008
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Unique Argentina
Argentina offers a host of great vacation activities. You can admire volcanic landscapes, lakes, forests, canyons and waterfalls, and shop in the chic boutiques of Buenos Aires. But to taste the spirit of the country, try these quintessential Argentinean activities - tango tours, wine tasting in the Andes, and whale watching. You'll have a vacation like no other and touch the beating heart of Argentina.nnnn Tango nTo connect with the spirit of Argentina, you need to immerse y
February 10, 2008
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Festive China
Traditional Chinese festivals range from the quiet and dignified to colourful free-for-alls with booming gongs and cymbals and frantic dancers in dragon and lion costumes. Most are based on the Chinese lunar calendar and so the actual date differs from year to year. nn Confucius's birthday nFirst we'll look at the birthday of Confucius in September. Though celebrated all over China, you can best experience this event in Confucius's home of Qufu, specifically at the Confucius
February 6, 2008
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Festive Caribbean
There's something about the Caribbean that makes festivals there especially vibrant and intense. Perhaps it's the warm tropic air, the scent of magnolia and sugarcane, or the playful spirit of the local people. In fact it's all those things and more. There's no better time to visit the Caribbean than during a festival. Here's a look at festivals in 3 Caribbean countries - the Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica.nn Junkanoo nThe most popular festival in the Bahamas is called Junkano
February 6, 2008
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Festive Canada
With its richly diverse population, Canada is home to countless festivals and celebrations ranging from native Inuit rites to traditional Christian events such as Xmas to the myriad festivities brought by immigrants. Here we'll look at 3 uniquely Canadian festivals - the Quebec Winter Carnival, Toronto's Canadian National Exhibition and the Vancouver Festival of Lights. nnGiven Canada’s size and chill climate, it's not surprising that it hosts the world's largest winter
February 6, 2008
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Festive Brazil
Think of Brazilian festivals and the images that spring to mind are of fantastic street parades featuring dancers in fantastic costumes gyrating to samba rhythms. This is of course the annual Carnival. Carnival starts on a Saturday and officially runs for four days, ending on Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras). The actual date depends on Easter and so varies between February and March.nn Carnival nCarnival celebrations occur in every city in Brazil but the real extravaganza happens in
February 6, 2008
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Festive Argentina
Argentineans love to celebrate life at any time, but if you’re in the country during one of their many festivals, you're in for a special treat. Argentina celebrates all of the traditional Christian events such as Xmas and Easter, but also has some unique events of its own. Here's a roundup of three of the more intriguing Argentinean festivals.nn Buenos Aires Tango Festival nAs befitting the birthplace of that sultry dance the tango, the Buenos Aires Tango Festival is a
February 6, 2008