Russia Travel Guide Overview

Russia Tours | Russia Tour Guide | iExplore.com FORBES' #1 ADVENTURE TRAVEL SITE 5 YEARS IN A ROW — TIME MAGAZINE TOP 50 Keyword Search: -- Home Trip Finder Travel Guides Community Special Offers Store My iExplore advertisement -- Home Travel Guides Europe Russia Overview Russia Travel Guide Overview Tours Where to Go Activities General Info History Weather Travel Tips Dining Shopping Visa & Health View Trips to Russia Europe Overview Browse Russia Photos Russia Questions and Answers Read Russia Journals Find a Russia Travel Buddy Russia Overview Travel warning Travel to the Chechen Republic and to the north Caucasus region is not recommended. For further information visitors should seek official advice. The Russian Federation covers almost twice the area of the United States of America, and reaches from Moscow in the west over the Urals and the vast Siberian plains to the Sea of Okhotsk in the east. The capital, Moscow, was founded in 1147. The focal point of the city is Red Square, on one side of which is the Kremlin surrounded by a thick red fortress wall containing 20 towers. The tsars were crowned here; Ivan the Terrible's throne is situated near the entrance. Those interested in Russia's achievements in the field of space travel should visit Star City, just outside Moscow, which is a cosmonaut training complex open to visitors. St Petersburg, northwest of Moscow, is known both as a cultural center and for its elegant buildings. The city is spread over 42 islands in the delta of the River Neva. Wide boulevards, tranquil canals and bridges led to the city being known as the 'Venice of the North'. The Palace Square and the Winter Palace are among the most interesting sites for followers of Russian history. The Hermitage houses all the vast treasures of the former tsars. For those wishing to get a better idea of the huge variety of scenery in the Russian Federation, cruises can be taken along the mighty Volga River between Kazan, the cultural center of the Tartars, to Rostov-on-Don, once an Armenian town and the gateway to the Caucasus. Russian cuisine is based on the staples of buckwheat (to make porridge or blini ), borshch (beetroot soup) or shashlik (shish kebab). Whole roast suckling pig, roast goose stuffed with buckwheat, and roast duck stuffed with apples are served at parties and for special occasions. Geography The Russian Federation covers almost twice the area of the USA, and reaches from Moscow in the west over the Urals and the vast Siberian plains to the Sea of Okhotsk in the east. The border between European Russia and Siberia (Asia) is formed by the Ural Mountains, the Ural River and the Manych Depression. European Russia extends from the North Polar Sea across the Central Russian Uplands to the Black Sea, the Northern Caucasus and the Caspian Sea. Siberia stretches from the West Siberian Plain across the Central Siberian Plateau between Yenisey and Lena, including the Sayan, Yablonovy and Stanovoy ranges in the south to the East Siberian mountains between Lena and the Pacific coast, including the Chukotskiy and Kamchatka peninsulas. Sponsored Listings ( Add your listing ) advertisement Advertisement -- advertisement Why iExplore? About Us Advertise Site Map Privacy Policy Travel Agents Contact Us © 2005 Adventure Travel with iExplore --

European Vacation - Make

Customize Your European Vacation - Make Your Own Independent Tours  You are here: About > Travel > Europe for Visitors > What to do In Europe > Customize Your European Vacation - Make Your Own Independent Tours Travel Go Europe Essentials European Vacation Planning Map Europe Travel 101 - Before you Go European Distances The Best of Europe European Photo Gallery Articles & Resources Europe Travel Planning What to do In Europe Lodging - Hotels and More European Travel Maps Sex and Nudism Travel Photography Transportation Benelux Countries France Germany Austria Switzerland Greece Italy and Malta Travel Info Scandinavian Travel Spain and Portugal United Kingdom and Ireland Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Italy Travel Guidebooks Europe Travel Guidebooks German Travel Guidebooks Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Europe for Visitors Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page European Travel Planning Information Europe Travel Planning Directory Europe Travel 101 - Before You Go Off-Season Travel Tips Europoean Destinations Europe's Best Cities Tips on Choosing a European Destination Off The Beaten Track Destinations Recent Discussions Need Help Planning a Trip Accomodation in london Mediteranean Feries Most Popular Europe Map - Distances Between Cities in Western Europe Europe's Best Nudist Beaches Europe Picture Galleries Italy Pictures Europe Travel 101 - Before You Travel to Europe for the Firs... What's Hot Power Adapters Noord-Holland - Delights of North Holland Travel Visiting Pompeii Italy Guidebooks Naples - Getting There Related Topics France for Visitors Greece for Visitors United Kingdom / Ireland for Visitors Eastern Europe for Visitors Italy for Visitors Customize Your European Vacation - Make Your Own Independent Tours Guided Tour Tip From James Martin , Your Guide to Europe for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Interested in a private or off beat tour? Here's how to customize your vacation A recent press trip to northern Europe changed my perception of local tourism offices. I, like most folks, make a quick stop at the local tourism office when I arrive at a city, ask for a map and grab whatever other materials look interesting. But Offices of Tourism have changed from the days a single volunteer could pass out maps and phone local hotels for you.Did you know that most Tourism offices have a list of the best, authorized guides of the area? Did you know that you can make arrangements to hire one of these guides to take just your family around to local attractions--and you can specify just the ones you want? Tourism Offices on the Web You can search for the city you're looking for from the search box on this site, and look for the tourism office in the list of links for that European city. If it's not listed, a search on your favorite search engine using the terms "[city] office tourism" will usually narrow the category. From there, look for a link to guided tours. Most tourist offices also offer their own guided tours of a city starting out from the tourist office. If not, find a general email address or telephone number and inquire about hiring a private guide, stating your planned itinerary. You may say something like, "I'll be in your city from July 5-7, and I would like a guided tour for 6 people that centers on art history of the area." This will give the office a good indication of the type of guide you're looking for. It's not likely that every small tourism office will be able to help you on any single request. Guides can be busy, or hard to find. They are likely to be expensive for a smaller number of people. Still, why waste your time seeing things you don't have an interest in? Private Tours and Tour Guides on Europe for Visitors For general tours for specific interests, see our Specialty Travel and Tours Directory where you'll find interesting barge, bike, and walking tours, as well as information on taking a language course or vounteering on a project like an archaeolgical dig or a building renovation. We've also included a small listing of selected custom tours and private guides in Europe , if you're looking for more than a city walking tour. You can book custom tours or hire a private guide from these listings.        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Power Adapters Noord-Holland - Delights of North Holland Travel Visiting Pompeii Italy Guidebooks Naples - Getting There

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Argentina Travel

Argentina - Travel Photo Gallery U sername: P assword: R emember Me Car Hire Travel Insurance Airport Parking UK Cheap Accommodation Hotel Bookings Travellerspoint Travel Community Forums Blogs Destinations Accommodation Travel Help Reunions Tools Links Argentina - Travel Photo Gallery Travel Photography > Argentina - Travel Photo Gallery This Gallery Show as stream Size: XS S M Countries: Argentina Count: 20 Photos Related Categories: landscapes animals waterfalls lakes art people WInebottles - Mendoza Date: 6 December 2005 Photographer: Susanna Sender : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Señor Tango - Tucumán Date: 4 December 2005 Photographer: Susanna Sender : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Tags: wierd_signs Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Cheese - Tafi del Valle Tafi del Valle is famous for its yearly Cheese Festival Date: 3 December 2005 Photographer: Susanna Sender : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Tags: food Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Cafayate Date: 2 December 2005 Photographer: Susanna Sender : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Vineyard - Cafayate Date: 2 December 2005 Photographer: Susanna Sender : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Tags: landscapes Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Iguaçu Falls Where does all that Water come from??? Date: 14 October 2005 Photographer: Andreas Apel : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Tags: landscapes waterfalls Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Iceberg Date: 22 August 2005 Photographer: Philippe Dutkiewicz : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Icebergs Icebergs on the Lago Argentino, in the South of the country. Date: April 2005 Photographer: laura gaetano : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Tags: landscapes lakes art Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L RIO ATUEL (MENDOZA) Date: 26 March 2005 Photographer: laura mateu : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Daybreak at SC de Barriloche Date: 4 March 2005 Photographer: Mark Gorman : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Tango Tone Heading for San Telmo in Buenos Aires and came across this mural.I wish I could dance!!! Date: 13 February 2005 Photographer: Anthony Cobban : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Tags: dance Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L More Iguazu Falls Stunning Waterfalls. Check out the boat in the middle of the river. That is one buzz!!! Date: 12 February 2005 Photographer: Anthony Cobban : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Tags: waterfalls Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Ruinas de Quilmes Date: 6 January 2005 Photographer: Patricia R.H. : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Museo Pachamama en Amaiche del Valle Date: 6 January 2005 Photographer: Patricia R.H. : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Iguacu Falls Date: 2005 Photographer: Mim Leach : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Whale Date: 30 August 2004 Photographer: Eva Rexach : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Camino Iruya, Salta Date: January 2004 Photographer: Valeria Micou : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Aconcagua Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Andes Date: March 2003 Photographer: Claire - : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Valle de la Luna, San Juan Cancha de bochas Date: January 2003 Photographer: Leonardo Barragán : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Tags: landscapes Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Tango, La Boca, Buenos Aires Date: 1999 Photographer: Mikko Eerola : gallery Country: Argentina : gallery Tags: people Send as postcard Featured in the Argentina Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M © 2002 - 2005 Travellerspoint Travel Community | Contact | FAQ | About | Terms | Site Map

France Travel

France Travel Pictures | France Travel Photos France Travel resources, links and information for France. Click on the thumbnails to read stories and see travel pictures. Book your hotel Book a hotel in France Book a hostel Book Youth hostels in France Fly your way! Book your flight to France online - saving 40% or more! Other countries: Andorra Austria Bulgaria Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland Germany Greece Hungary Italy Liechtenstein Lithuania Malta Monaco Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Spain Sweden Switzerland The Netherlands Turkey United Kingdom Vatican City Country of joie-de-vivre, of a very appealing and metropolitan capital versus a laid-back countryside. Stories and pictures: Paris Père Lachaise Cemetery Musée d'Orsay Eze Villefranche sur Mer Useful travel links: Book your hotel in France Weather Lonely Planet Visit Paris Paris VidBook Guide Travelogues for France Currency exchange Many more links on France ! Suggest a site Go directly to: Africa Asia Europe North America Oceania South America Join our mailinglist: If you want to be updated about developments at Around the World in 80 Clicks, subscribe! Your E-mail address: Travel Forum Join others in discussions on Europe Also on this site: read and sign the guestbook send us your suggestions ! send this site to a friend read about the background of this site publications on this site meet new friends for travel, dating or just fun! Around the World in 80 Clicks All rights reserved - www.traveladventures.org - 1999-2005 Share your comments