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Nepal – High in the world

From 55m to the minimum elevation of 8848m the highest peak on the planet can imagine the incredible variety of climates and ecosystems in the country, ranging from areas of freezing rain forest to alpine areas, where human life is completely vetoed. Much of this variety we experience during our nearly three weeks of trekking, where we witnessed a continuous change of scenery as we gained altitude.

Nepal, whose flag is the only one I’ve found so far that has a rectangular shape, is a multiethnic and multicultural state. Despite its small size, and similarly to what happens in India, a complex system of languages ??and castes behind its intricate yarns. Nepali is the only official language, but speaks only half the population.
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Tips for Spending Christmas in Hong Kong


In late November, the city begins to wear the colors of Christmas. On the streets you begin to feel the atmosphere festive and skyscrapers to be enlightened. By this time, the Central neighborhood, Causesway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui offers numerous activities from performing arts to countless offers for shopping.

Also this year, the city has the largest Denavir tree in the world!, Measuring 21 meters and is located in the commercial center of Hong Kong, where the big attraction. It is made with fiber optics.

On the other hand, the Asian city has several tourist attractions such as Victoria Peak, a mountain 552 meters high (the highest of the island) which offers spectacular views of the harbor and the entire city. She comes a year, more than seven million tourists.
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Christmas story in Estonia

Another place to celebrate Christmas in a special way, entering the deepest traditions is Estonia where, since 1441, Estonians were dancing around the Christmas tree, singing and dancing and then sit down in the heat of the fire.

A tradition that continues today more alive than ever to celebrate the arrival of Christmas. Traditions and snow offer a show suitable for a visitor to plunge into the holiday spirit or to recall for those who have only forgotten.

The Estonian capital, Tallinn, faithful to the traditions of neighboring Germany, has in the heart of Old Town at the foot of City Hall with its annual Christmas market. There you can buy handicrafts in the country made with metal, or glass wool.
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Holidays in Marseille

Marseille is one of the most beautiful port cities and traditional French. With the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop, provides beautiful landscapes that stand serene in white craft fishermen.

In Marseille there is much to see and visit. Very near the port, are the Calanques of Cassis, one of the natural beauty of southern France, you can travel by boat, departing from the picturesque port of Cassis, but you can also make the journey on foot. Las Calas is a natural park with more than twenty miles long, with ups and downs, varied vegetation, the famous coves and impressive cliffs.
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Visit Hoi An, Vietnam

Vietnam, as obvious to those who follow this blog, is one of my favorite destinations. Probably is to everyone who has ever gone as a country that has its own charm, which is very easy to give. But if there’s something I have noted above is its people, there is the key to the charm of Vietnam.

One of the cities I’ve talked to is Hoi An, but I did making it better known and their tailors. But there is more to see.

The old town is simply unmissable. I recommend taking several hours to traverse it without haste, walking with attention to its incredible architecture is something very worthwhile.
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Christmas holidays in Canada


Canada is a winter destination that tends to attract many tourists and the curious thing is that low temperatures does not mean any problem for tourists, since in many cases are just waiting for the arrival of Christmas to enjoy a trip for any of the typical Canadian cities, a country that for Christmas presents a beautiful and attractive, suitable for adults and for kids, as everyone can enjoy Christmas in Canada.

In addition to enjoying the Christmas decorations in the streets and in shops is very common to enjoy various dishes from Canada during this time of year and also dishes of other countries, because the Latino community in Canada is very important.
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