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The Top Ten Must-See Locations in Greece99

The Top Ten Must-See Locations in Greece

A travel guide to some of the best locations in Greece, from Olympia to Santorini, from Delphi to Athens. Includes basic travel info, as well as helpful links to language guides, travel insurance and exchange rates.

24 comments    travel education vacation
Sharks of the Mediterranean Sea91

Sharks of the Mediterranean Sea

Out of all the sharks of the Mediterranean Sea, which ones are the most dangerous and are they likely to come to shallow water where you might be bathing? Are they something we should be scared of, or are bathers protected?

44 comments    mediterranean sharks shark
Types of Sharks in the Mediterranean Sea91

Types of Sharks in the Mediterranean Sea

This contains a complete listing of all the sharks to be found in the Mediterranean Sea, with those that are dangerous to humans listed separately.

8 comments    sharks mediterranean sea
Tsunami warning systems: Precautions used to predict deadly tidal waves87

Tsunami warning systems: Precautions used to predict deadly tidal waves

Tsunamis have been happening for millions of years but in recent years by monitoring seismic activity under the sea it has become possible to predict when they will happen. Sometimes though, even the world's most advanced technology has its pitfalls...

0 comments    tsunami warning tsunami alerts
Island of Mallorca - Carthusian Monastery in Valldemossa - Chopin & George Sand93

Island of Mallorca - Carthusian Monastery in Valldemossa - Chopin & George Sand

Valldemossa is a beautiful coastal hillside town on this Mediterranean Island where Chopin & George Sand had a romantic trist. Photos and videos!

36 comments    travel vacation monks
Crime against the Nile God: the Aswan High Dam87

Crime against the Nile God: the Aswan High Dam

The Nile God To begin this article, I have chosen two wonderful citations, one coming from an ancient Egyptian hymn to the Nile God and the other one by T.S. Eliot: "Hail to thee O Nile! Thou showest...

6 comments    water egypt nile
Mediterranean Shark Attacks84

Mediterranean Shark Attacks

This is a list of all reported shark attacks that took place in the Mediterranean Sea, including the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Seas, since 1868. According to the ISAF database, there have been 55 attacks and 36 deaths.

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Famous Deserts Of The World91

Famous Deserts Of The World

A desert is a type of region or terrain on, Earth's surface which receives very less rainfall compared to other regions. Deserts are extremely dry regions with very little water around. In such extreme climates there is very little plant and animal...

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Fortified Cities of France84

Fortified Cities of France

I have always been a little obsessed with medieval history. The castles, the armor, everything. I thought that anyone who is traveling to France should make sure to put some of these places on their "to go " list and get a real feel for what life was like in the dark ages. This is not a list of castles but of fortified cities that have a wall built around them.

16 comments    travel france roman empire
Rosemary - One of the Oldest Healing Herbs Recorded86

Rosemary - One of the Oldest Healing Herbs Recorded

Rosemary is most recognized as a spice for flavoring food and beverage, but has long been used as an antiseptic and astringent as well, and is included in many skin care products for its beneficial effects on both...

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