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Nov 30, 2015Salt of the Earth, an Adventure Into Salina Turda
It has been mined since the days of antiquity, and was opened as a halotherapy center in 1992. In 2009, it was refurbished into a popular tourist attraction, attracting 2.5 million people to its cavernous beauty..."
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Extraordinary Egypt
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME JOURNEY INTO THE ANCIENT WORLD OF THE PHARAOHS
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Nov 25, 2015In the Glow of the Golden Temple: Guru Nanak Jayanti
"Though the man was born April 15, 1469, his birthday celebration changes every year based on Kartik Poornima, the full moon during the month of Kartik..."
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Nov 10, 2015Diwali: The Festival of Lights
"Dating back to ancient times, Diwali is one of the oldest, biggest and brightest holidays of India, signifying knowledge and light’s victory over ignorance and darkness..."
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Explore Egypt on the Most Extraordinary Tour Ever
Picture this: You’re standing in front of the Great Pyramid, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in complete silence, with no crowds in sight. As you step inside, your guide leads you to hidden chambers inaccessible to other tourists. Here, you’re granted a rare chance to delve into the deepest mysteries of ancient Egypt.
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Nov 5, 2015Lewes, England: The Bonfire Capital of the World
"If you’re a fan of V for Vendetta, you remember what happens on Guy Fawkes Night. Alan Moore’s graphic novel refers to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when a group of English Catholics attempted to assassinate King James I and replace him with a Catholic monarch. Fawkes was caught, tortured and executed, with the Protestant people of England commemorating their King’s victory..."