Around The World

Struggling to fund an around the world ticket? Well, why not try before you buy virtually? The websites that highlight the wonders of our world are so comprehensive now, that you will truly feel that you have gained an insight into the country or attraction in which you are viewing. Why not take a trip to Paris, discover the Taj Mahal or the wonder of the ancient world in Egypt? Wave to the Queen, before breaking in to a Peter Allen rendition of 'When My baby smiles me I go to Rio.... de Janeiro' (heel kick). It's all here, behind the following web addresses. These sites will save you valuable time and money, find out what exactly fascinates you and start packing or saving...

Take the tour of a lifetime:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid

Many answers are unearthed in this lesson taken about the Pyramids of Giza. If you inspired after seeing the Mummy Returns or if you are just fascinated by this remarkable part of our planet, this site is for the 'wanna be' archaeologist in all of us all, dig and you shall find.

www.royalresidences.com

There's more to this palace than meets the eye, as we are only too well aware! Bypass the Royal tabloid nonsense for a change, and read up on some true and equally; if not, more fascinating; facts on Royal history, while taking a tour around many of their regal residences.

www.rioconventionbureau.com.br

This is where the Mardi Gras was born! Brazil is a melting pot of races, colors and creeds. No one race, no one color and no one religion dominates in Brazil. There is room for all, and that includes the many visitors who come to Brazil each year from every corner of the planet.

And if the wonders of the world aren't enough to interest you try..

http://travel.discovery.com/tv/101/101.html

You couldn't cram all the travel idea's that this site has to offer in a lifetime! Or maybe you could if you start now, no matter how hard you are to please, there is a virtual world of adventure here.