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Jim Thomson House

posted by fberkheimer on 26 October 2010 at 15:43

This is one of the most popular attractions in Bangkok and is a really wonderful little museum to all things South East Asian. Jim Thomson was an American Silk merchant who had a passion for all aspects of the local culture and ever since his mysterious disappearance, his house has served as a gallery for his collections. Make sure you visit it.

where, when, how, web
www.jimthompsonhouse.com/

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Bangkok museum  culture  history 

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Nea Paphos

posted by wullman on 26 October 2010 at 15:13

Chances are, if you're planning on visiting Paphos, you've already read about and planned to visit Nea Paphos, but on the off chance that you haven't, make sure you do! The mosaics are some of the best anywhere in the Mediterranean. The site isn't wholly excavated but you can see an amphitheater, the old agora and a good portion of the old city walls. A great insight into this once great city.

where, when, how, web
Paphos Harbour

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Paphos archaeology  history 

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Palatine Hill

posted by mhouston on 26 October 2010 at 11:57

No self-respecting history buff should ignore this location. In myth, the place where Romulus and Remus were raised by a wolf, it subsequently became ancient Rome's prime real estate and the ruins of many palaces and baths dot the hillside. Your ticket to Palatine Hill also gets you in to the Colliseum.

where, when, how, web
Near Arco di Constantino

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Rome history  archaeology  views 

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Hurghada National Museum

posted by rfuller on 22 October 2010 at 14:06

I came to Hurghada for the reefs but was pretty loath to miss out on all the Egyptian history whilst I was there so I was really pleased to find the national museum. It's not the largest place but there are some great bits in there and you really get a sense of the long history of the area.

where, when, how, web
Right on the coast, pretty central, sorry i don't have a street name but people will be able to tell you!

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Hurghada history  archaeology  museum 

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Rocks Walking Tour

posted by ykettlewell on 22 October 2010 at 12:17

This great tour through all the historic bits of Sydney really opened my eyes to the past that is so often hidden behind the brigde and the opera house. Cadman's Cottage was totally unexpected and really great and i just can't imagine cutting a pathway through rock by hand like they did at the Argyle Cut.

where, when, how, web
Start at Circular Quay, we followed a guide from the internet
goaustralia.about.com/od/nswsightseeing/ss/rockswalk.htm

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Sydney walking  history  tour 

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