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Peruvian Central Railway
The highest railway in the world, the Peruvian Central Railway is an engineering marvel, climbing 13,000 ft on its trip from La Oroya to Lima, Peru. The railroad, which features 66 tunnels and 59…Bullet Train (Shinkansen)
The Japanese Shinkansen, or Bullet Train, runs at speeds of more than 100 mph over special tracks with minimal curves. In 1997, a newer version of the Bullet Train became the fastest scheduled train…Distinctive Destinations for 2007
Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation designates a dozen distinctive places for Americans to visit. According to Richard Moe, president of the…Travel Websites
Adventure Travel & EcotourismAdventure Travel Tips: www.adventuretraveltips.com Outside Onlineoutside.away.com International Ecotourism Society: www.ecotourism.org Backpacking and…Can I Use My Money in a Different Country?
Banking abroad There are nearly 200 different currencies in the world, and with both global business and international travel more accessible than ever, understanding exchange rates and how far your…Is it Safe to Travel in Africa?
Is it really dangerous? Africa is famous for its natural beauty, national parks, and amazing wildlife. Unfortunately, it is also well-known for being unsafe. While this may be true for some areas…Touring the French Revolution
Sites to See the French Revolution For ten tumultuous years revolution swept through France. It began with the calling of the Estates-General in 1789 and the bold decision to establish a National…World's 30 Busiest Airports by Passengers and Cargo, 2006
Airport Totalpassengers 2005–2006percent change Airport Totalcargo 2005–2006percent change 1. Atlanta,…Average Daily Temperatures (°F) in Tourist Cities
(For U.S. cities, see Climate of Selected U.S. Cities, ) JanuaryAprilJulyOctoberLocation High Low High Low High Low High LowAcapulco (Mexico)8772877389778977Amsterdam (Netherlands)…Air Distances Between U.S. Cities in Statute Miles
Cities Birmingham Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Dallas DenverBirmingham, Ala. — 1,052 776 578 618 581 1,095Boston, Mass. 1,052 — 400 851 551 1,551 1,769Buffalo, N.Y. 776 400 — 454 173 1,…Trending
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