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| − | '''[[Wikitravel:About|Wikitravel]]''' is | + | Since 2003, '''[[Wikitravel:About|Wikitravel]]''' is the original [[:shared:Copyleft|free]], complete, up-to-date and reliable worldwide travel guide, and is the [http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1809858_1809957_1811566,00.html premier travel wiki on the Internet]. So far we have [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFPAGES}}]] English-language pages written and edited by our [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFUSERS}}]] registered [[Wikitravel:Wikitravellers|Wikitravellers]] from around the globe, and [[:shared:Language_versions|thousands more in other languages]]. Check out the [[Wikitravel:Quick_contribution_guide|quick contribution guide]] to see how [[Wikitravel:Welcome, newcomers|you]] can edit any page, right now! |
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| − | | DotMBlurb='''[[ | + | | DotMBlurb= '''[[Barcelona]]''' is [[Spain]]'s second largest city and the capital and largest city of [[Catalonia]]. This beautiful city, located directly on the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, has a rich history dating back at least 2,000 years. Barcelona is full of what European cities are known for- '''outdoor markets, restaurants, shops, museums and churches'''-and is fantastic for walking with an extensive and reliable Metro system for more far-flung destinations. The core center of town, focused around the ''Ciutat Vella'' ("Old City") provides days of enjoyment for those looking to experience the life of Barcelona while the beaches the city was built upon provide sun and relaxation during the long periods of agreeably warm weather. <small>([[Barcelona|more...]])</small> |
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| − | | OTBPBlurb='''[[ | + | | OTBPBlurb= '''[[Sedona]]''' is a town in [[Arizona]], [[United States of America]], 120 miles north of [[Phoenix]]. Known for its beauty and serene setting amidst the beautiful Red Rocks, the town is famous for its vibrant arts community with nearly 100 art galleries and events. It offers excellent outdoor adventures, including mountain biking, hiking and off-roading. Sedona is surprisingly sprawling, with Oak Creek to the south, West Sedona and Uptown Sedona each providing great views, hikes, dining and arts. Sedona is an outstanding place to experience "new-age" left wing counterculture Americana. The locals lean far to the left of center and are welcoming to outsiders. <small>([[Sedona|more...]])</small> |
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| − | + | {{newsitem| Iraq violence: Dozens killed in blasts targeting Sunnis |17 May 2013|More than 60 people have been killed and dozens hurt in several bomb attacks apparently targeting Sunnis, in Iraq's worst day of violence for months. In the first attack, in Baquba, about 50km (30 miles) north of [[Baghdad]], at least 41 people were killed when two bombs detonated outside a Sunni mosque. Later, police said at least seven died at a Sunni funeral in Madain, and 14 more in two blasts in western Baghdad. The attacks follows a sharp increase in sectarian violence in recent weeks. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22571895]}} | |
| − | {{newsitem| | + | {{newsitem| Egypt Security Forces Clash With Cairo Protesters |17 May 2013|Egyptian security forces have fired tear gas at protesters hurling firebombs at them in central [[Cairo]], hours after hundreds of opponents of Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi rallied peacefully in the streets denouncing his rule and demanding early presidential elections. [http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/egypt-security-forces-clash-cairo-protesters-19204302#.UZalhcoa7CY]}} |
| − | + | {{newsitem| Quake reported in eastern Canada |17 May 2013|People on both sides of the border felt an earthquake originating around the Quebec and Ontario borders, the Canadian government said. Natural Resources Canada gave it a preliminary magnitude of 5.2; the U.S. Geological Survey put it at 4.4. With an epicenter about 11 miles (18 kilometers) from Shawville, in western [[Quebec]], the quake was felt in the [[Ottawa]]-[[Gatineau]] area and out to [[Toronto]], more than 260 miles away. It hit a nerve in [[New York State]] and [[Cleveland]], too. [http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/17/world/americas/canada-quake/index.html]}} | |
| − | {{newsitem| | + | {{newsitem| Nigeria air raids target militants |17 May 2013| The Nigerian military has launched air raids on militant training camps in the north-east of the country, officials say. An army spokesman said jets and helicopter gunships had been used to attack several camps. States of emergency were declared this week in three north-eastern states hit by Boko Haram's Islamist insurgency. Nigerian military spokesman Brig Gen Chris Olukolade said two militant bases in the Sambisa Forest Reserve were destroyed in raids. The reserve is about 70km (45 miles) south of the Borno state capital, [[Maiduguri]], where the militants first emerged in 2009. Reports say dozens of militants have been killed, but there has been no independent confirmation. Nigerian forces are trying to regain control in the states of [[Adamawa]], Yobe and Borno. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22570071]}} |
| − | + | {{newsitem| Bangladesh rides out weakened storm |17 May 2013|A tropical storm that officials had feared would cause widespread devastation in [[Bangladesh]] and [[Burma]] lost power quickly as it moved inland. More than a million people had been told to evacuate low-lying coastal areas as Cyclone Mahasen approached. But it weakened as it advanced and a predicted storm surge was avoided because it hit at low tide. However, thousands of homes were damaged and at least 13 people killed in Bangladesh. Mahasen made landfall in Patuakhali district in southern Bangladesh on 16 May. But it spared the ports of [[Chittagong]] and [[Cox's Bazar]], instead heading west of its predicted course. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22564352] }} | |
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| − | + | {{eventsitem| El Rocio Pilgrimage |16-20 May 2013| More than a million people and close to one hundred different brotherhoods enjoy the wonderful festive atmosphere of this pilgrimage to the village of [[El Rocio]]. The celebration combines religion and fiesta, and is held 50 days after Easter. Hundreds of thousands of people come from all over [[Spain]], and even abroad, to make this annual pilgrimage to the Blanca Paloma Shrine in the village of El Rocío, 17 kilometres from the town of [[Almont]]e (Huelva province). [http://www.spain.info/en_US/vive/fiestas/huelva/romeria_del_rocio.html]}} | |
| − | {{ | + | {{eventsitem| Copenhagen Carnival |18 May 2013| Every year, they have a big Carnival in Copenhagen. It's kind of a small scale version of the big ones they have in Rio and other areas. Whereas most Carnival's have religious significance, the one in Denmark has become a festival for World Music. }} |
| − | + | {{eventsitem| Czech Beer Festival |18 May- 1 Jun 2013| The Czech Beer Festival in Prague is the largest gastronomic event in the Czech Republic, with seating for up to 10,000 visitors on long benches inside marquees. Sample 70 brands of Czech beer, sourced from large breweries, regional breweries and micro-breweries. Live bands entertain. [http://www.pragueexperience.com/events/events.asp] }} | |
| − | {{ | + | {{eventsitem| Bay to Breakers, San Francisco|19 May 2013| The 102-year old Bay to Breakers 12K is one of the world’s largest and oldest footraces held annually in San Francisco. The name reflects the traditional course, which takes tens of thousands of participants from the northeast end of the downtown area near The Embarcadero (the "bay" side of the city) to the west end of the city and the "breakers" of Ocean Beach. World-class athletes compete and “fun-loving” folks flood the streets clad in everything from outrageous costumes to birthday suits—earning Bay to Breakers a reputation as the Mardi Gras of the West. Bay 2 Breakers began in 1912 to help locals get over the devastating San Fran earthquake of 1906. Almost 100 years later Bay-Breakers is the longest running footrace in the world. [http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/events/bay-to-breakers-2013.html] }} |
| − | + | {{eventsitem| Vivid Sydney Festival |24 May- 10 Jun 2013| Vivid Sydney Festival is the largest international music and light show in the Asia-Pacific region that promises to enthrall the senses of all visitors and locals. The festival of light, music, art and ideas, Vivid Sydney Festival, transforms the city of Australia into a vibrant creative hub each year attracting thousands of visitors from all over the globe. The festival is designed to showcase the entire city as one big living canvas that runs from Hyde Park through Macquarie Street, Sydney Opera House and Circular Bay. Darling Harbour too is added in the list to host a few Vivid events. [http://www.journeymart.com/holidays-ideas/festivals/vivid-sydney-festival.aspx] }} | |
| − | {{ | + | {{eventsitem| Dragon Boat Festival, Hong Kong|12 Jun 2013| The fifth day of the fifth moon of the lunar calendar is the day the Chinese celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival or Double Fifth Festival! The festival combines traditional elements of a religious occasion with the drama and glory of a sporting event. The event takes place every year in [[Hong Kong]]. [http://www.journeymart.com/holidays-ideas/festivals/dragon-boat-festival.aspx]}} |
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