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London is a cultural melting pot where people from around the world have found a home, a legacy of their colonialist past and a great contributor to its vibrant culture today: according to the 2001 census, over a quarter of the population of London was born outside the United Kingdom. Home to Big Ben, the Queen of the United Kingdom, the Tower of London and fish and chips in your local, London provides days of distraction for the first time tourist. For return visitors, London's size and diversity offer something new to see on every trip.
Chicago is the United States' third largest city, a haven of art, architecture and jazz. The Windy City is home to elevated trains, Oprah, a wealth of museums, and wonderful places to eat, drink and be entertained. You can even laze on the beach in summer.
From North Island's bubbling volcanic peaks to South Island's Southern Alps, New Zealand is ruggedly beautiful. Whether you prefer a quiet coffee in stylish Auckland, a scenic coastal train journey from Christchurch to Picton, or a daring bungee jump in Queenstown, New Zealand has the cities and scenery to inspire your holiday.
Japan (日本) is a small country of magnificent proportions. In its long history it has been the home to one of the Far East's most powerful civilizations; it has been invaded by Mongols; it has itself invaded mainland Asia; and in World War 2, it gained the sad distinction of being the site of the world's second atomic bomb dropping. Today, Japan struggles with an interesting tension between highly sophisticated Westernization and traditional values.
A mere holiday to China, anyone who's been there will say, is not enough. It is a colossal land, not only in size but also in the depth of its history and the range of its natural, and even sometimes unnatural, wonders. From the amazing sights that everyone knows - the Army of Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an or the Great Wall of China - to places that few outsiders will ever visit - Namsto Lake or the Buddhist grottos in Guyuan - China has something for everyone to see and experience.
Although flying can save you some time when travelling between several of the Caribbean islands, it is much more fun to explore the islands by boat. You will find that there are more options of taking the ferry in this sunny region than you would have thought in the first place. Enjoy!
For an outsider coming to Buenos Aires, the local music is one thing that makes an instant impression. It’s also no secret that many thousands of people travel there each year for one thing, and one thing alone: Tango. Even though it is practised less by native Argentines, who prefer Salsa and street dance, tango remains the activity that Buenos Aires is primarily associated with (together with Futbol, of course). Far from being a clichéd dance style, Tango has a depth of character and innovation that will draw you stepping and spinning into its soulful world.
Machu Picchu needs no introduction. It is one of the most famous sites in South America, let alone Peru, but it remained unknown by the outside world until about 100 years ago. Hiram Bingham, a United States senator and explorer, rediscovered the Incan ruins in 1911. Close to a century later, Machu Picchu is one of the world's most popular destinations, listed since 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. More recently, it was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Malaysia is the home of satay, the tallest twin buildings in the world and a diverse culture incorporating Malay, Chinese and Indian influences. From the picture-perfect beaches of its tropical islands to thriving Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a unique destination in the heart of Southeast Asia.
Bridges have, throughout history, been focal points of a town, city or region's development. The collection of bridges covered here includes everything from the historic bridges of small towns and cities in Europe, to the impressive new bridges of modernising Asian cities.
