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Wild Monkeys of Mt. Emei
Tourists walking down the steps away from Wannian Temple on Mount Emei expect to get mugged -- or at least they anticipate an attempted mugging -- and if it doesn’t happen there is disappointment. You see, this band of hairy thieves on Mount Emei is as popular as the numerous Buddha temples on this historic... details
Getting around in Istanbul, Turkey
Getting around in Istanbul, Turkey Public transport Istanbul's public transit system can be difficult to figure out; maps are rare and you often have to transfer, and pay another fare, to get where you are going. However, if you put some effort into it, you can avoid taxis and not walk too much. Each time you use a tram, metro, bus, or boat on the public transport... details
Getting around Athens, Greece
Getting around Athens, Greece Public transport in Athens has improved by leaps and bounds in the last ten years. The simple €1 ticket lets you travel on any means of transport — metro, suburban trains, trams, trolleybuses, buses — with unlimited transfers anywhere within Athens (except the metro airport line east of Doukissis Plakentias and the airport... details
Exploring Athens, Greece
Exploring Athens, Greece The sprawling city is bounded on three sides by Mt Ymettos, Mt Parnitha and Mt Pendeli; whilst inside Athens are twelve hills [the seven historical are: Acropolis, Areopagus, Hill of Philopappus, Observatory Hill (Muses Hill), Pnyx, Lycabettus, Tourkovounia (Anchesmus)], the Acropolis and Lykavittos being the most prominent. These hills provide a... details
Drinking in London
Drinking in London, UK Travel - Tips London is an expensive place and your drink is likely to cost more than its equivalent elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Expect to pay around £3 for a pint of beer in an average pub, but be aware that as with restuarants, pubs close to major tourist attractions cash in on travellers' gullibility so be on your guard for the... details







