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Travel Photo: Cambridge, Massachusetts - USA

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:35:00 +0000

Location: Cambridge - USA
Photo: Cambridge, Massachusetts - USA

Cambridge, Massachusetts - USA.

Travel Photo Gallery: Cambridge Photo Gallery

Things To Do In: Singapore - Singapore Flyer

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:49:00 +0000

I have been through Singapore many times as a stop-over destination, so I thought I knew the city well. Seeing Singapore from the Singapore Flyer has given me a whole new perspective of the city.

The Singapore Flyer is located in the Marina Bay area of Singapore, and upon completion in 2007 became the world's highest observation wheel.

The wheel is 165 metres high, which at ground level it didn't seem as high as I thought it would be. Once you are in it and start ascending though, you get an appreciation for how high it is.

The Marina Bay area is reclaimed land and some of the biggest developments in Singapore are happening in this area. The Flyer's location is ideal as it sits by the bay with a uninterrupted view of the financial district skyline.

The Singapore Flyer happens to be in the middle of the Grand Prix circuit, so one of the first things you see on your "flight" is the pit buildings and track grid. There are packages available for Grand Prix fans where you can watch the race from the Singapore Flyer.

As the wheel gets higher the harbour comes into view, with container ships as far as the eye can see. Singapore has one of the busiest shipping ports in the world (it was the biggest until Shanghai took over). This fact isn't apparent at ground level, so seeing all those ships out there I could see how busy Singapore really is.

Beyond the ships on a clear day you can, apparently, see the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan.

On the land side is where you see where Singaporean's live, with apartment blocks stretching to the horizon. Singapore is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. At the street level the city is so well organized with public transport and infrastructure that it doesn't feel crowded. Viewing Singapore from the air gives you a better picture of the population density.

The wheel rises to what is perhaps the best view in Singapore - The Marina Bay and financial district skyline.

The wheel takes around 37 minutes to complete and the descent faces the city skyline. Looking at the other buildings, the Singapore Flyer probably has the best location for views of the city.

Note: James was a guest of singaporeflyer.com.

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Featured Travel Site: Matador Travel

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:14:00 +0000

matadortravel.com

Matador is a hip, vibrant travel community of people from around the world interested in sustainability, writing and photography, music & art, sports and culture.
matadortravel.com

Travel Photo: Bear and the Tree, Madrid - Spain

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 03:29:00 +0000

Location: Madrid - Spain
Photo: Bear and the Tree

Bear and the Tree, the symbol of Madrid, Spain.

Travel Photo Gallery: Madrid Photo Gallery

Featured Travel Site: FlyerTalk

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:43:00 +0000

flyertalk.com

FlyerTalk is the world's most popular frequent flyer community, where frequent travelers around the world come to exchange knowledge and experiences about everything miles and points related.
flyertalk.com

Travel Photo: Hotel Continental, Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:40:00 +0000

Location: Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam
Photo: Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental, Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam.

Travel Photo Gallery: Ho Chi Minh City Photo Gallery

Featured Travel Site: Reel Streets

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:34:00 +0000

reelstreets.com

British Film Locations from the 1920's To 1980's.
reelstreets.com

Travel Photo: House of the Seamens Guildhall, Luebeck - Germany

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:42:00 +0000

Location: Luebeck - Germany
Photo: House of the Seamens Guildhall

House of the Seamens Guildhall, Luebeck - Germany

Travel Photo Gallery: Luebeck Photo Gallery

Featured Travel Site: Spotted By Locals

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:06:00 +0000

spottedbylocals.com

European city blogs with tips by locals on clubs, nightlife, bars, restaurants, fashion, design, parks, festivals, events and museums. Experience Europe like a local, and get budget recommendations.
spottedbylocals.com

Travel Photo: Killing Fields - Cambodia

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:46:00 +0000

Location: Killing Fields - Cambodia
Photo: Human Skulls

Human skulls, remains of the victims of the Khmer Rouge regime, near Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Featured Travel Site: BootsnAll Travel Network

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:23:00 +0000

bootsnall.com

BootsnAll is comprehensive resource for the independent traveller. Travel community, travel stories, cheap tickets, youth hostels and other travel needs.
bootsnall.com

Travel Photo: Kapitelschwemme, Salzburg - Austria

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:18:00 +0000

Kapitelschwemme, Salzburg - Austria

Travel Photo Gallery: Salzburg Photo Gallery

Featured Travel Site: SeatGuru

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:02:00 +0000

SeatGuru

Airplane seat information. Information on airline seats and in-flight amenities featuring the best seat, legroom, and recline information.
seatguru.com

Travel Photo: Beach Trees, Cha-Am - Thailand

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:47:00 +0000

Location: Cha-Am - Thailand
Photo: Beach Trees

Beach Trees, Cha-Am - Thailand

Travel Photo Gallery: Cha-Am Photo Gallery

Featured Travel Site: Flights From Hell

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:15:00 +0000

flightsfromhell.com

Flights From Hell flies you into the crazy skies with stories about the adventures and anxieties of airline travel.
flightsfromhell.com

Travel Photo: Stadhuis, Delft - Netherlands

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:42:00 +0000

Location: Delft - Netherlands
Photo: Stadhuis

Stadhuis (Town Hall) in Delft, Netherlands.

Travel Photo Gallery: Delft Photo Gallery

Featured Travel Site: Create Your Own Adventure

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:41:00 +0000

Create Your Own Adventure - Powered by Gap Adventures

The Create Your Own Adventure travel contest is your chance to share your dream itinerary. Enter for your chance to win a free dream tour for you + 2 friends.

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Travel Photo: Town Square, Melaka - Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:19:00 +0000

Location: Melaka - Malaysia
Photo: Town Square

Town Square, Melaka - Malaysia.

Travel Photo Gallery: Melaka Photo Gallery

Featured Travel Site: StudyAbroad.com

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:58:00 +0000

StudyAbroad.com

StudyAbroad.com is a leading source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries. It is a comprehensive directory of study abroad programs, organized by subject or country or city.
studyabroad.com

Travel Photo: Cologne Cathedral, Cologne - Germany

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:01:00 +0000

Location: Cologne - Germany
Photo: Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral from the Hauptbahnhof, Cologne - Germany.

Travel Photo Gallery: Cologne photo gallery

Featured Travel Site: RoomFT.com

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:58:00 +0000

RoomFT.com

RoomFT (Room for Travellers) is a social network of Homeowners looking to earn extra cash and Tourists & Visitors looking for cheap rooms to stay in when travelling.
roomft.com

Travel Photo: Nha Trang Beach, Nha Trang - Vietnam

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:44:00 +0000

Location: Nha Trang - Vietnam
Photo: Nha Trang Beach

Beach at Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Travel Photo Gallery: Nha Trang Photo Gallery

Featured Travel Site: EuroBillTracker

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:57:00 +0000

EuroBillTracker

This site allows you to keep track of all the euro bills that have passed through your hands. It allows you to generate bill reports that will tell you where your bills have been located and where they will be.
eurobilltracker.com

Travel Photo: Parliament House, Brisbane - Australia

noreply@blogger.com (itravelnet) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:37:00 +0000

Location: Brisbane - Australia
Photo: Parliament House

Parliament House in Brisbane, Australia.