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Xian terra-cotta warriors, China

Xi’an and Terra-Cotta Warriors – One of the Greatest Archaeological Finds of the 20th Century

Underground Terra-Cotta Army Xi’an, China is home to one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Its “Underground Army” features life-size clay Terra-Cotta Warriors. Built to guard the first Emperor of China’s tomb, it is estimated that there are over 8,000 life-size terra-cotta figures and horses buried here. The grave’s creators were buried alive […]

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Vacation – Fabulous Dim Sum, Shopping and City Sightseeing Tours

Located on China’s south coast, Hong Kong is famous for it’s spectacular panoramic skyline views atop Victoria Peak and beautiful Victoria Harbor (the largest harbor in China). As China’s shopping and business mecca, Hong Kong’s unique culture combines Chinese and Western elements – it’s a great vacation destination!

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Stargazing, night sky filled with stars

Morrison Planetarium Show and “Stargazing” on the Living Roof at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA

WOW… what a fun experience! If you’ve ever wondered what it felt like to travel into space and explore the universe, this comes pretty close. We caught one of the shows at the Morrison Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park during one of their “Nightlife” Thursdays – which by the

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Monterey, California

Monterey Coast Updates – Monarch Butterflies at Butterfly Sanctuary, Fun Coastal Trails, 17-Mile Drive

Monterey is one of California’s most popular destinations. And it’s one of our favorite Bay Area getaways. Its world-famous Monterey Peninsula offers unparalleled coastal and Pacific Ocean views, especially on fog-free sunny days. Fun Things To Do For Free If you like the outdoors, there are a lot of fun things you can enjoy doing

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