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60 Second Geography - Costa Rica

4/10/2021

Costa Rica is a land teeming with the paradoxes of its geographical location, bridging North and South America and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The resulting climate makes it ideal for year-round travel. The forces of nature are at their spectacular best here, churning out rainforest and volcanoes, great beaches and vistas. The animals and plants of the region are of two great continents. The diversity of flora and fauna, of geography and terrain all come together here in a mere 50,895 square kilometers.

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Beyond Harrod’s: The Lowdown on London Shopping

4/8/2021

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Harrod’s may be the most iconic of London’s retail establishments, but don't let that keep you from visiting other locales. If you’d rather avoid the crowds and get a true taste of what Britain has to offer, try these lesser-known alternatives.

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London's Underground

4/1/2021

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In the 19th century, digging under-water deep-level tunnels was hazardous. Numerous attempts to cross the Thames underground had failed, with many lives lost. Today, the East London Line uses the Brunell's Thames Tunnel, being the first successful under-Thames crossing.

When steam traction was exchanged for electricity, deeper tunnels could be dug using compressed air and a large circular drilling shield, which were then lined with cast iron rings. Tunnels were speedily mined and many stations were built on each of the lines created, most of which are still in use today.

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60 Second Geography - London

3/30/2021

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Located on the Thames River in southeast England, London has suffered many trials over the centuries: it has been burned, sacked, invaded from the ground and bombed from the air, yet it endures. It is those very events that contribute to London’s character and intrigue today. The city may seem overwhelming at first. However the underground train system known as the Tube is easy to use and the famous black cabs help even a novice to get around the city.

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Hawaii - Driving Around Oahu

3/25/2021

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To see and really know the Islands of Hawaii takes a minimum of six trips, one for each island. I for one would be willing to make that kind of commitment. But each island in Hawaii is a world of its own, and each deserves a leisurely pace, an opportunity to get to know it up close and personal. Far too many visitors to the islands make the mistake of trying to see and do every island in a week, bouncing around from island to island in an effort to soak it all in. Want some advice? Explore one island at a time and save the rest for the next visit.

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