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<title>10 Great Places to See Before You Die</title>
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<![CDATA[<h3>1. The Grand Canyon</h3>
 
<p><img src="http://images.stanzapub.com/readers/trifter/2008/01/22/103940_0.jpg" alt="" /></p>
 
<p>This colorful steep-sided gorge is a sight to behold. Carved out by the Colorado river in Arizona, it is 277 miles long and varies between 4 and 18 miles wide. Best seen by helicopter.</p>
 
<h3>2. Golden Temple</h3>
 
<p><img src="http://images.stanzapub.com/readers/trifter/2008/01/22/103940_1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
 
<p>This temple is the most important shrine of Sikhism and is beautiful to see. It is located in Amritsar in India.</p>
 
<h3>3. Taj Mahal</h3>
 
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<p>This mausoleum, located in Agra India, is the finest example of Mughal Architecture.</p>
 
<h3>4. Machu Picchu</h3>
 
<p><img src="http://images.stanzapub.com/readers/trifter/2008/01/22/103940_3.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Often referred to as the "Lost city of the Incas", this amazing Inca site sits 7970 feet above sea level in Peru. If you want to trek there you need to be fit! There are easier ways to see it though.</p>
 
<h3>5. The Pyramids</h3>
 
<p><img src="http://images.stanzapub.com/readers/trifter/2008/01/22/103940_4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>These are amongst the largest structures ever built. They are the most famous symbol of Ancient Egyptian civilization.</p>
 
<h3>6. Venice</h3>
<p><img src="http://images.stanzapub.com/readers/trifter/2008/01/22/103940_5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
 
<p>Situated in the North of Italy, Venice consists of 117 small islands and is often known as the "City of Water". Take a Gondola and bathe in the romance of it all.</p>
 
<h3>7. Great Wall of China</h3>
<p><img src="http://images.stanzapub.com/readers/trifter/2008/01/22/103940_6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
 
<p>This amazing 4000 mile-long wall was built and rebuilt between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the Northern borders of the Chinese empire.</p>
 
<h3>8. Paris</h3>
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<p>The city of love and romance. If you haven't been, go now!</p>
 
<h3>9. Rio De Janeiro</h3>
<p><img src="http://images.stanzapub.com/readers/trifter/2008/01/22/103940_8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
 
<p>The second city of Brazil is set in a spectacular natural setting and is famed for its dancing and its carnival.</p>
 
<h3>10. Salisbury</h3>
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<p>Ok, this city in Southern England won't feature on many lists, but I live there, and it is a wonderful place to visit! The Cathedral has the highest spire in England.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trifter.com%2FPractical-Travel%2F10-Great-Places-to-See-Before-You-Die.76302"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trifter.com%2FPractical-Travel%2F10-Great-Places-to-See-Before-You-Die.76302" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
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<title>7 Wonders of the World in the 21st Century</title>
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<![CDATA[<p>You don't probably know that the Seven Wonders of the world that we have known for years have been replaced. The event took place last year dated July 7, 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal.</p>
 
<p>The declarations of the New Seven Wonders of the World are done randomly and with no rankings. The final seven are choose from the hundreds of other wonders around the globe. The process of choosing the new Seven Wonders of the World is through online voting.</p>
 
<p>The Seven Wonders of the World that garnered large amount of votes are the following:</p>
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<h3>The Great Wall of China</h3>
The wall is said to serve as a barrier from the Mongol tribes. It was also the only structure that would be seen in the outer space.</li>
<li>
<h3>Petra in Jordan</h3>
Found besides the Arabian Desert. Petra is the capital of Nabataea Empire of King Aretas IV. Petra is known for the impressive tunnel constructions and water chambers. The Palace of Tombs which is 42 meter high is one of the structures that you would find in the city of Petra.</li>
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<h3>The Brazil Christ the Redeemer</h3>
The 38 meter high statue of Christ is build on the top of the Corcovado Mountain. This statue took 5 years to be completed.</li>
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<h3>Machu Picchu in Peru</h3>
The Machu Picchu is a city found on the top of a mountain. The city is lost for 3 decades and it was only on 1911 that a person named Hiram Bingham discovered it.</li>
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<h3>Chichen Itza</h3>
Chichen Itza is the popular temple city of Mayan civilization found in Mexico. Inside the temple city you could find the Pyramid of Kukulkan, Hall of the Thousands Pillars, and other fascinating structures.</li>
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<h3>Italy's Colosseum</h3>
The ruins of the most beautiful amphitheater is found in the center of Rome, Italy.</li>
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<h3>Taj Mahal, India</h3>
This beautiful mausoleum made of white marble was built to commemorate Shan Jahan favorite wife.</li>
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<p>And that's the complete lists of our New Seven Wonders of the World.</p>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:26:25 PST</pubDate></item>
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