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Festive fun by the canals and rivers

... and head towards your local waterway to see all the fun that's on offer.There are plenty of family activities in store along the canals and rivers this year, from Christmas cruises to craft fairs. Why not take the kids to see Santa’s grotto ... Read Read: Festive fun by the canals and rivers

By: Daniel Butler | 23/11/2009 | Cruising

Reasons To Book European River Boat Cruises

... on this planet. The vessels used for these trips have to be smaller than the standard cruise liner so that they fit on the various canals and rivers. Generally the maximum passenger count is 200 and this lends itself to a feeling of ... Read Read: Reasons To Book European River Boat Cruises

By: Samson Mandez | 23/09/2009 | Cruising

River Cruises in France: Examining the Best Options Available

... . Essentially, a western Europe cruise allows passengers to travel on a small riverboat or barge, up and down the canals and rivers of a specific country, or countries. It is a great opportunity to take in some sights that would otherwise ... Read Read: River Cruises in France: Examining the Best Options Available

By: Samson Mandez | 23/09/2009 | Cruising

Haihe River – a Cruise through the Heart of Tianjin

... hotspots, amusement parks, and the picturesque waterfront of Tianjin. This river is a combination of five big rivers namely Yongding River, Ziya River, Daqing River, Northern Canal and Southern Canal. Haihe River, formerly called as Baihe ... Read Read: Haihe River – a Cruise through the Heart of Tianjin

By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 14/10/2009 | Destinations

Canal Boats - the Basics

1) What's the difference between a canal and a river? Canals are manmade waterways, built in Britain during the industrial revolution some 200 years ago. Therefore they do not have a current like a river does, making them much easier ... Read Read: Canal Boats - the Basics

By: Chris Brown | 26/11/2007 | Travel Tips

Recreational Guide: the Salt River

... for their needs through the Salt River Irrigation Project. The river's water is currently distributed over more than 1,000 mi (1,609 km) of irrigation canals. These canals are used primarily for agriculture: the growing of cotton, ... Read Read: Recreational Guide: the Salt River

By: Ryan Hutchings | 06/03/2008 | Destinations

The Nicaragua Canal: Will it Ever be Built?

... again fierce opposition. This time the opposition came from the environmental sector, who argued that the canal would most likely damage Nicaragua's rivers and jungles. Despite oppositions, Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolanos announced ... Read Read: The Nicaragua Canal: Will it Ever be Built?

By: Attila Jancsina | 26/06/2008 | News & Society
Keith McGregor

The History Of The River Thames

... so full of barges you could walk across it simply by hopping from one barge to another! Huge dock networks and canals were constructed to try and keep the river free for boats to travel. These include the West India Docks where you now find ... Read Read: The History Of The River Thames

By: Keith McGregor | 02/10/2008 | Cruising

Hello From Montreal - Part 9 - Exploring Montreal By Bike - The Lachine Canal

... the Lachine Canal, a historic waterway opened in 1825 to circumvent the Lachine rapids on the St. Lawrence River. The Lachine Canal was a major force in turning Montreal into an industrial powerhouse in the 1800s, starting with spinning ... Read Read: Hello From Montreal - Part 9 - Exploring Montreal By Bike - The Lachine Canal

By: Susanne Pacher | 17/01/2007 | Travel

Where to take your canal holiday

... of Bath, a World Heritage Site.You will need at least a fortnight to appreciate this mammoth canal in full, but as you’re a seasoned narrowboat traveller now this can only be an advantage! Devizes is where you can really put your crew to ... Read Read: Where to take your canal holiday

By: Daniel Butler | 24/04/2009 | Holidays

Mekong River Cycling Tour

... exploring the orchards and daily life of the locals. Lunch break on the island. Then we cruise 1.5 hr down Mekong River to Cho Lach canals. After that we ride to discover the nursery gardens and fruit orchards. Then we cruise again 1.5 hr ... Read Read: Mekong River Cycling Tour

By: greentrailtourism | 06/05/2009 | Travel
Sid Kaplan

A Land Divided - a World United - the Panama Canal

... $336 million dollars which is less than the cost of the new cruise ships that pass through. While transiting the canal is an incredible experience, remember your cruise, depending upon itinerary, will also take you to places like Puerto ... Read Read: A Land Divided - a World United - the Panama Canal

By: Sid Kaplan | 13/11/2007 | Cruising

Bangkok Canals - “the Venice of the East"

... and buildings over the past years but even now many of these old canals still remain on the Thonbui side of the Chao Phraya River.   Along these canals, we can see even now many people dwelling and they are very much used to the life in ... Read Read: Bangkok Canals - “the Venice of the East"

By: Naveen Marasinghe | 18/07/2008 | Destinations

A Canal Cruise: A Guarantee Against Seasickness

... could never get to. 'Hotel' barges cruise the inland waterways of the European and British countryside along canals, rivers, lakes and over locks. This is your great opportunity to visit these countries and experience the true essence of ... Read Read: A Canal Cruise: A Guarantee Against Seasickness

By: Jackie Johnson | 20/03/2009 | Travel

Recreational Guide: the Colorado River

... former course through Mexican territory to the Sea of Cortez. In 1904 it again diverted its course into a diversion canal just below Yuma, AZ. At this point the river re-created a large inland sea in the same area it had inundated before ... Read Read: Recreational Guide: the Colorado River

By: Ryan Hutchings | 24/06/2008 | Destinations
 

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