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Rainbow Bridge: a large natural arch

The Rainbow Bridge National Monument is located near the shores of Lake Powell in Utah. The town closest to this natural arch is that of Page in Arizona. Page can be used as a base for visiting many interesting places ...

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The climate of Arches National Park: when to go

The area of the Arches National Park is part of the Colorado Plateau, it is an area with a high altitude desert climate, with large changes in temperature between day and night and between the various seasons of the year. ...

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The attractions of the Arches National Park: what to see

The Arches National Park is a park full of attractions. For his visit, at least a full day is recommended, there are many things to see and numerous paths, of all durations, to be covered. There are many scenic spots, ...

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Arches National Park: the park of natural arches

In the surroundings of the town of Moab, in eastern Utah not far from the border with the state of Colorado, there are some of the most beautiful parks in Utah, one of these is undoubtedly the Arches National Park. ...

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Saguaro National Park: the cactus park in Arizona

Saguaro National Park is located in southeastern Arizona. The park is divided into two sections that are located 20 miles (32 km) east and 15 miles (24 km) west of the city of Tucson in Arizona, respectively. The park, as ...

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The Petrified Forest National Park of Arizona

Petrified Forest National Park is an Arizona park located in the central-eastern desert part of the state, about 20 miles east of the town of Holbrook, near the border with New Mexico. The park extends over a desert area of ...

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The tourist attractions of the Canyon de Chelly: what to see

Canyon de Chelly can be visited with your own car along two roads, North and South Rim Drives, of approximately 35 miles each. These roads pass along the edges of the two canyons and allow visiting the main attractions of ...

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Monument Valley: the Far West is here …

Monument Valley is one of the symbols of the American far-west. Crossed by the US 163, it is located along the border between Arizona and Utah and is part of the Navajos Indian reserve. The name in the Navajo language ...

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United States power plugs and sockets, telephones

This page contains useful information to know before leaving for a trip to the United States. What are the power plugs and sockets used in the United States. The necessary travel documents are indicated. What kind of mobile phones work ...

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Saint Pierre and Miquelon power plugs, telephones

SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON: DOCUMENTS Documents: To enter the islands of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon you need to have your valid passport. A personal passport is also mandatory for children and minors. For the documents needed to travel to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon we always recommend ...

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The climate of Yucatan: when to go to Yucatan

The Yucatan peninsula is a karst peninsula located in the southeastern part of Mexico. Due to its karst nature, the terrain of the Yucatan is largely free of surface rivers. While there are numerous underground rivers, whose entrances are made ...

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Mexico power plugs and sockets, telephones

MEXICO: DOCUMENTS Documents: To enter Mexico, the European citizen must present a passport that is valid for at least three months when entering the country. A personal passport is also mandatory for children and minors. Visa: not necessary for tourist ...

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The climate of Niagara Falls: when to go to Niagara

The climate of the Niagara Falls area is an humid continental type characterized by cold and harsh winters, mild summers and rainfall well distributed throughout the year. The winter temperatures are cold and in January, which is the coldest month ...

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Niagara Falls: America’s natural wonder

Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of North America. These waterfalls are located in the northwestern part of the state of New York, about 30 km northwest of the city of Buffalo, and are divided between Canada and the ...

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Canada power plugs and sockets, telephones

CANADA: DOCUMENTS Documents: For the European citizen, a passport is required to enter Canada. A personal passport is also mandatory for children and minors. In addition, the electronic travel authorization (eTA) must be requested online. It is an electronic visa ...

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Bermuda power plugs and sockets, telephones

BERMUDA: DOCUMENTS Documents: To enter the Bermuda islands, the European tourist must have a passport with a residual validity of at least six months. A personal passport – always with the same minimum residual validity of at least six months ...

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The place of silence: the Doubtful Sound

Vegetation, Doubtful Sound, New Zealand. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini.

The experience of a cruise in the Doubtful Sound is probably one of the most indelible memories of a trip to the South Island of New Zealand. The Doubtful Sound is a fjord over 40 km long, which with its ...

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The trail to Mount Cook: the Hooker Valley Track

Hooker Valley Track, New Zealand. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini

One of the best known and most popular walks in Mount Cook / Aoraki National Park is the one that runs through the Hooker Valley. This trail runs alongside the Hooker River in the shadow of Mount Cook. This walk ...

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Spring blooms in New Zealand: lupines and broom

Wild lupins, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini

A very beautiful aspect both from the landscape and photographic point of view of a trip made in spring in New Zealand are the blooms. The most beautiful areas for observing the spring blooms are found on the splendid South ...

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The Nugget Point lighthouse: an icon of New Zealand

The lighthouse at Nugget Point, Catlins, New Zealand. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini.

One of the most photographed places on the coast of New Zealand’s South Island is the promontory of Nugget Point with its lighthouse. This stretch of coast is located at the northern end of the Catlins coast in the Otago ...

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The Catlins coast: a spectacular and wild coast

Tautuku Beach, Catlins, New Zealand. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini

At the southern end of New Zealand, between the coastal resorts of Kaka Point and Fortrose, there is a spectacular coastline full of natural wonders. This region of the country is known for its great climate variability. A cool temperate ...

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The hiking trails of New Zealand: The Great Walk

Hooker Valley Track, New Zealand. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini

New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world to visit for lovers of nature and natural landscapes. The varied landscapes of New Zealand and its spectacular and varied coastline washed by the waters of the Pacific ...

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South Island of New Zealand: spectacular nature

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini

The South Island of New Zealand is the largest of the two large islands in the country, but it is also the least inhabited (151,215 km², 1,017,300 inhabitants), only 24% of New Zealanders live here. The only large city on ...

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Northland: a spectacular coast and green hills

Northland is New Zealand’s northernmost region. The territory of this region is part of the North Auckland Peninsula, a peninsula about 285 km long washed by the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The northern end of the peninsula is ...

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Rotorua: thermal and natural wonders

Rotorua, a town with about sixty thousand inhabitants, is one of the main tourist destinations in New Zealand, famous for its geothermal activities, including geysers and boiling mud pools. The city is located along the southern shores of the lake ...

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Wellington: one of the cities with best quality of life

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is a city located at the southern end of the North Island, south of the Rimutaka Ranges. The city is the third urban area of the country after those of Auckland and Christchurch (about ...

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Auckland: the city of sailing boats, a cosmopolitan city

Auckland, the city of sails, is a cosmopolitan city that offers a great diversity of landscapes, numerous attractions, two wonderful ports, excellent seafood cuisine accompanied by award-winning wines, and great opportunities for purchases of all kinds. Auckland is the largest ...

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The North Island of New Zealand: volcanoes and cities

The North Island of New Zealand (113,729 km²), with nearly four million inhabitants, is the most populated island in the country (about 76% of the New Zealand population lives here), although it is smaller than the South Island ( 151,215 ...

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Flights to New Zealand: How to get to New Zealand

The plane is the fastest way to get to New Zealand, the country is about 3 and a half hours flight from the coast of Eastern Australia. Numerous airlines have flights to New Zealand, in addition to the flag carrier ...

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Samoa power plugs and sockets, telephones

SAMOA ISLANDS: DOCUMENTS All visitors to the Samoa Islands must be in possession of a passport valid for at least 6 months after the scheduled return date. For citizens of most countries of the world a visa is not necessary ...

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