Nicole Anderson
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Captivating Shanghai and Surrounding Natural Beauty
Nicole Anderson explores areas in and around this mega metropolis of captivating Shanghai, China. Shanghai is recognized as China’s largest city with a population of 26.3 million. Staying at a hotel in central Shanghai and looking out the windows on any side, James and I seriously couldn’t see where the skyscrapers end as we…
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Cruising the serene beauty of the Yangtze River and 3 Gorges China
Nicole Anderson completes a journey on the Yangtze River and 3 Gorges China to discover firsthand the stunning natural beauty for which this amazing waterway is renowned. Few rivers on the planet could claim coming close to displaying the astonishingly beautiful natural sights that you will find when you explore sections of the Yangtze…
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Xian to Yichang eye-opening beautiful Central China by 2 Bullet Trains
Nicole Anderson explores ancient central China by 2 bullet trains. Long gone are the days when Beijing and Shanghai were understood to be the only main Chinese cities easily accessible for travel to and from for visitors. Today China has an amazing travel network that allows you to reach many stunning areas quickly, safely, and…
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The Great Wall of China from Beijing
Would any trip to China really be complete without seeing the famous Great Wall? Would there be anything more symbolic to China than the Great Wall? Sure, China is famous for many things. Pandas, jade, silk, tea, terracotta warriors and the beautiful Yangtze River to name a few. And while many of these things…
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Drive 5 Awesome Cairns Road Trips in a standard sedan
When it comes to Australian road trips there are plenty of options to explore stunning natural beauty found all over this amazing continent. When you visit the region of Tropical North Queensland in the northeast of Australia, you will no doubt have to include Cairns in your plans. Cairns road trips is a natural follow-on…
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Discover Atherton Tablelands and 7 Hidden Treasures
The Atherton Tablelands is a lush, fertile plateau that is part of the Great Dividing Range in the tropical north region of Queensland, Australia. The ‘Tablelands’ (as referred to by locals) is a combination of wet tropical rainforests, sweeping Savannah Lands, and a vast outback desert. The Atherton Tablelands is well known within Queensland…
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Delightful Kuranda Scenic Railway going strong since 1891
If you are keen on seeing a beautiful slice of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Rainforest in the Far North of Queensland, Australia, then I can think of no better way of doing this than to experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It certainly isn’t one of the longest train journeys you will ever take,…
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The Magnificent Daintree Rainforest and Top 3 Attractions
Australia’s Daintree Rainforest may not be the largest, but many are surprised to learn that it is in fact the longest living (oldest), continuously growing rainforest in the world. How old is the Daintree Rainforest? Well, it is estimated to be about 180 million years old, making it around 10 million years older than…
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The Awe-Inspiring Great Barrier Reef and Discover 2 Beautiful Islands
Truly one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef is something so many people have on their bucket lists. Not surprising when you consider what makes it so different and special from other marine attractions in the world. Do read on as I share so many wondrous things I…
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Visiting 2 Alluring Icons around Salisbury Plain
Icons of England. Ask people what they associate Salisbury Plain England with and you will predominately just get one answer. The legendary Stonehenge. It has been the main icon of the area and promoted as such in Britain’s tourism marketing. Stonehenge even takes up the whole cover of my England Lonely Planet book in which…