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Flights to Taiwan | Travel Guide home hostels apartments hotels travel guide tours flights rail insurance faq | about us | | contact us Taiwan travel guide Hostel Reservations > Taiwan Hostels > Changhua Hostels > Hualien Hostels > Keelung Hostels > Taichung City Hostels > Taipei Hostels Hotel Reservations > Taiwan Hotels > Changhua Hotels > Taichung City Hotels > Taipei Hotels Tours by Continent > Europe Tours > Asia Tours > Africa Tours > North America Tours > South America Tours > Oceania Tours Top 10 Hostel Destinations 1 Hostels In London 2 Hostels In Rome 3 Hostels In Paris 4 Hostels In Dublin 5 Hostels In Venice 6 Hostels In Barcelona 7 Hostels In Amsterdam 8 Hostels In Madrid 9 Hostels In Florence 10 Hostels In Prague A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z You are here: youth-hostels-in > Travel Guides > Flights to Taiwan Taiwan Location : Eastern Asia, islands bordering the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, South China Sea, and Taiwan Strait, north of the Philippines, off the southeastern coast of China Capital City : Taipei Curreny : new Taiwan dollar (TWD) Languages Spoken : Mandarin Chinese (official), Taiwanese (Min), Hakka dialects Climate : tropical; marine; rainy season during southwest monsoon (June to August); cloudiness is persistent and extensive all year National Holiday : Republic Day (Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution), 10 October (1911) Background Information In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan, however it reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using the 1947 constitution drawn up for all of China. Over the next five decades, the ruling authorities gradually democratized and incorporated the native population within its governing structure. This culminated in 2000, when Taiwan underwent its first peaceful transfer of power from the Nationalist to the Democratic Progressive Party. Throughout this period, the island has prospered to become one of East Asia's economic "Tigers." The dominant political issues continue to be the relationship between Taiwan and China - specifically the question of eventual unification - as well as domestic political and economic reform. Geographical Note strategic location adjacent to both the Taiwan Strait and the Luzon Strait Economy Taiwan has a dynamic capitalist economy with gradually decreasing guidance of investment and foreign trade by government authorities. In keeping with this trend, some large government-owned banks and industrial firms are being privatized. Real growth in GDP has averaged about 8% during the past three decades. Exports have provided the primary impetus for industrialization. The trade surplus is substantial, and foreign reserves are the world's third largest. Agriculture contributes 2% to GDP, down from 35% in 1952. Traditional labor-intensive industries are steadily being moved offshore and replaced with more capital- and technology-intensive industries. Taiwan has become a major investor in China, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam; 50,000 Taiwanese businesses are established in China. Because of its conservative financial approach and its entrepreneurial strengths, Taiwan suffered little compared with many of its neighbors from the Asian financial crisis in 1998-99. The global economic downturn, however, combined with poor policy coordination by the new administration and increasing bad debts in the banking system, pushed Taiwan into recession in 2001, the first whole year of negative growth since 1947. Unemployment also reached a level not seen since the 1970s oil crisis. 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Tarragona Spain Visitors Guide - Travel Planner for Tarragona  You are here: About > Travel > Europe for Visitors 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 Tarragona: Location Map of Terragona, Spain. James Martin Stay up to date! Tarragona: Location Map of Terragona, Spain. 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Tarragona - Location:  Tarragona is located on the Mediterranean coast, 60 miles southwest of Barcelona, Spain, in the region of Catalonia. While ealier settlements may have inhabited the area, the first occupation of Tarragona is attributed to Gneus Scipio, who founded a Roman military camp here in 218 B.C. It grew quickly and was named a colony of Rome in 45 B.C. by Julius Ceasar. Tarragona is considered the most important Roman town in Spain. Tarragona - Population:  Tarragona has about 110,000 people. Tarragona - Getting There by Train:  The Tarragona train station is in the Plaza Pedrera. There are 8 trains a day to and from Madrid, and many to Barcelona, just up the coast, about an hour and a half away. The station at Tarragona is close to the port and to the main street, the Rambla Nova. Turn right out of the station and go up the hill; there are several hotels on this end of the Rambla. Staying in Tarragona:  Look for a hotel near the sea, where the Rambla dead-ends. We stayed at the Hotel Lauria at Rambla Nova 20, and found it comfortable, centrally located, and air conditioned for 64 Euros a double in high season 2003. Tarragona Cuisine:  Think seafood, nuts, onions, tomatoes, oil and garlic. Romesco sauce is a product of this area. Tapas are plentiful in the Rambla Nova area, as well as the interesting Placa de la Font, which you'll find loaded with cafes and restaurants, the place to head on your early evening stroll. Tarragona is know for its fine wine as well. Tarragona Beaches and Naturism:  Tarragona is the main city on the Costa Dorada. There are many beaches and coves nearby. Todotown has a review of beaches in or near Tarragona. Playa El Torn is where you can get naked and sunburned in public. Tarragona Closing Days:  Unless quiet is your ultimate goal, don't go for a day trip to Tarragona on Monday--everything is closed. Tarragona Attractions:   Amfiteatre Romà - The Roman Amphitheater is located seaside, just off the Rambla Nova. Cathedral - At Tarragona's apex sits the 12th century cathedral. Inside is the Museu Diocesà, with a collection of Catalán art you can visit for 2.40 Euros. The Archaeological Museum - At Plaça del Rei 5, overlooking the sea. Free on Tuesdays. Museu Necròpolis - The Necropolis Museum outside town that's one of the most important Christian burial sites in Spain, used in the 3-5th centuries. Tarragona Notes: You'll find some interesting bars and seafood restaurants in the Port area near the marina. I also heartily recommend the Placa de la Font area for its lively cafe and tapas scene. Remember that Spaniards eat dinner very late in the evening. Often 9pm is a bit early for eating. Tarragona, besides being a fine city peppered with Roman ruins and good restaurants, is a relatively innexpensive place to stay while visiting Catalonia. You can get to Barcelona in about an hour and a half, although it's quite a walk from the Barcelona station to the Gothic Quarter--you can take a bus or cab. Building human pyramids is a Catalonian sport. Castellers have been building human pyramids here, some as high as 5 story buildings, for hundreds of hears. You can see them in action in Tarragona during the Sant Magi festival in mid-August. Jill Yesko has written an excellent article about this phenomenon called Castells in Spain in Away.com. You'll see pictures commemorating the Castellers in our photo gallery. For a virtual visit of Tarragona, see our Tarragona Picture Gallery .        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. 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Spain Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links : Explore Spain Spain The Spanish passion for living is deliciously contagious. At a Glance Fast Facts WORLDGUIDE Introduction Background Info See Image Gallery Events Transport Money General RELATED Thorn Tree Forum Postcards Travel Links More Places Check out our other destinations: Within Spain Alicante Andalucia Balearic Islands Barcelona Gibraltar Granada Ibiza Madrid Malaga Mallorca Murcia San Sebastián Seville Valencia View Map Click here Feature Attraction Parc Nacional d'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici Two million years of glacial action has created two east-west valleys lined by jagged peaks of granite and slate, forming a home for pine and fir forests, ... more Once away from the holiday costas, you could only be in Spain. In the cities, narrow twisting old streets suddenly open out to views of daring modern architecture, while spit-and-sawdust bars serving wine from the barrel rub shoulders with blaring, glaring discos. Travel is easy, accommodation plentiful, the climate benign, the people relaxed, the beaches long and sandy, the food and drink easy to come by and full of regional variety. More than 50 million foreigners a year visit Spain, yet you can also travel for days and hear nothing but Spanish. When To Go Spain can be enjoyable any time of year.The ideal months to visit are May, June andSeptember (plus April and October in thesouth). At these times you can rely on good-to-excellent weather, yet avoid the extreme heat - and the main crush ofSpanish and foreign tourists - of July andAugust. But there's decent weather in some partsof Spain virtually year round. Winter alongthe southern and southeastern Mediterraneancoasts is mild, while in the height ofsummer you can retreat to the northwest, tobeaches or high mountains anywhere to escapeexcessive heat.The best festivals are mostly concentratedbetween Semana Santa (the week leading up to Easter Sunday) and Septemberto October. Factoid Pablo Ruiz? Spaniards have three names: a given name ( nombre ), and two surnames ( apellidos ). The first surname is the persons' father's first surname, the second is the mother's first surname. So Picasso's full name was Pablo Ruiz Picasso. SPONSORED LINKS Enquire Accomodation Reviews Find Lonely Planet author reviewed places to stay * Required Fields Country * Please select Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt England Estonia Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland India Ireland Israel & the Palestinian Territories Italy Japan Malaysia Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Poland Portugal Russia Scotland South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan Thailand Turkey USA United Arab Emirates Vietnam City * Please select Travel Services · Flights · Hostels · Hotels · Travel Insurance More Services › On the Road Read an Iberian road tale. Drive there › Disclaimer: We've tried to make theinformation on this web site as accurate as possible, but it isprovided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injuryor inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.You should verify critical information (like visas, health and safety,customs and transportation) with the relevant authorities before youtravel. text & images © lonely planet 2005 about us | privacy | feedback | advertising FAQs worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links

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Argentina Travel Guide - Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Iguazu Falls AllAboutAR.com is your complete Argentina Travel Guide on the Internet . This website has a wealth of information about travelling to the country of Argentina and the many destinations in this country. AllAboutAR.com also has many links to other sites that provide valuable information and services related to Buenos Aires, Patagonia and a number of other Argentine destinations. This site has been designed to present this information in a clear and organized manner. Argentina is currently going through a restructuring period. Many destinations and highlights have become more tourist friendly over the last few years and the tourism industry has grown considerably. The information on this site is current and up-to-date to allow you to get the most from your visit. Please beware of the many Argentina related websites that have not been updated for some time and are now completely invalid. Travelers, businesspeople, and even students doing a paper on Argentina are sure to find a plethora of useful information about Argentina on this site. In the heart of Argentina is Buenos Aires : the cosmopolitan gateway to South America, and in many ways, a very spectacular place.Buenos Aires is divided into barrios, or neighborhoods, each of which contains a special personality and spirit. The Buenos Aires section of this website informs you on Recoleta , San Telmo , Palermo , La Boca and El Centro for all that Buenos Aires has to offer. Argentina is also a very big country that contains a number of very distinct features and unique regions. North of Buenos Aires, The Iguazu Falls is one of the greatest wonders of nature in the world. The 275 separate cascades that make up the Iguazu Waterfalls are trully magnificent, and make The Iguazu Falls known the world over.Further South, one finds the unbelievable region of Patagonia . Breath-taking Bariloche is the beautiful capital of the Patagonia Lake Region and features amazing mountains and lakes, excellent winter skiing, and entices the sports enthusiasts with various warm weather sports the rest of the year. El Calafate and Peninsula Valdes feature wonders like the Perito Moreno Glacier along with amazing nature and wildlife, while Tierra del Fuego is the closest point to the Antarctic. Visit penguin colonies, glaciers and encounter a great variety of wildlife in Patagonia.West of Buenos Aires, the wine region is located around the lively city of Mendoza . Mendoza is also located right next to the magnificent Andes mountians. Finally, only an hour ferry from Buenos Aires takes visitors to the quiet colonial town of Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay . Explore the beautiful town and enjoy the atmosphere, the food, and the quiet beach. Argentina also offers visitors some of the greatest settings in which to enjoy a number of sports activities. Golfing in Argentina is very developed while the course are beautiful and challenging. From June to September, ski in Argentina at a number of great mountain resort. Hiking, fishing, and horseback riding are some of the other activities extremely popular and interesting in Argentina. The Sports in Argentina section has information about various other sports activities you can participate in. Argentina Regions | Patagonia | Iguazu Falls | Perito Moreno, Calafate Buenos Aires Guide | Side-Trips | Recoleta | City Center Argentina Golfing Guide | Argentina Skiing Guide Sitemap Exchange Links 90 / 67 ° F in BA $3.03 Peso/Dollar Special Feature: Argentine Destinations Travel to Patagonia, Iguazu Waterfalls, El Calafate, Tierra del Fuego, and many other amazing regions in Argentina. Special Feature: Skiing in Argentina Argentina is the world's best destinations for summer skiing and our Argentina Skiing Guide will give you all the ski and slopes info you need. Introduction to Argentina Travel Info: General Information Transportation Travel Facts Safety Planning a Trip Argentina: Buenos Aires Regions in Argentina Sports Activities People & Culture Argentine Tango History of Argentina Other Stuff: About Us Links

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