DESTINATIONS MAY 2010
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Greetings! I am Megan Linder, the creator, designer, and editor of Destinations. I created this magazine in order to help make traveling easier for the friendly globetrotter that is alive within every one of us. Everyone, at least once in their life, wants to just get out and see something exciting in the world. Well, that’s what Destinations is all about! We are here to serve as your guide to planning, visiting, and experiencing the different sights and cultures of this world! We will keep you updated on the most famous sights, the best places to eat, and teach you how to stay within a budget for your exciting vacations! Your World Traveling Editor,
Megan Linder
EDITOR’S NOTE
May 2010
CONTENTS FUN
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Trendy vs. Tacky
OF THE
Most embarassing stories
FEATURES Whats on your Bucket List?
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Most Photographed Places in the World How knowing a different language has helped
HOT SPOT
Quiz:Wheres your Dream Destination?
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London, England
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don Rupert Brooke, an English poet once said, “Hearts are at Peace, under an English heaven�. Watching all of the locals walking by and taking in the historical feeling London creates, has me so mesmorized by the beauty and uniqueness that you see in the most famous English city. Millions of people travel here every year to see what sights have them captured to see London through the British eyes...
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very year people come from all over the world to Europe. Of those people, at least half of them make a stop at one of the most popular cities in the world, London. London has been one of the most viewed cities in the world and continues to draw a crowd. It has a diverse range of peoples, cultures and religions, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its
boundaries. Whats great about this city is that it has an abundance of life and and excitment. Theres so much, historically, that you can see and expirence within the city limits, you could spend days on just one side. Walking along the streets you see so many different people and cultures. It is the UK’s largest and most populous metropolitan area and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures.
HIGHLIGHTS Tower Of London
St. Paul’s Cathedral Discover for yourself some of the Tower’s sights and stories, whether you’re planning your visit or just wanting to learn more about this iconic palace and its history.
A Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood on this site since 604AD, and has remained a busy, working church where millions come to reflect and find peace. Its rich and diverse history means there is lots for visitors to discover.
Parliment-Big Ben Proclaimed “the mother of all Parliaments”, Big Ben is possibly London’s most famous landmark. “Big Ben” does not refer to the whole clocktower, but to the huge thirteen ton bell that strikes the hour.
London Eye Standing at a height of 135 metres, it is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe, and has become the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over three million people in one year.
Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every year.
Speakers Corner For over 150 years, Speaker’s Corner has been one of London’s most unique and eccentric attractions. On any given Sunday morning, anyone who has an opinion to air and anyone who will listen will gather at the point where Oxford Street and Hyde Park meet.
London Dungeon The London Dungeon is a tourist attraction, near London Bridge rail station It recreates various gory and macabre historical events in a grimly comedic, ‘gallows humour’ style, about various tortures from the Medieval Age.
British Museum The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are among the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating the story of human culture from its beginning to the present.
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trendy vs. tacky OVERNIGHT Local Villas & Inns
Chain Hotels
It’s just not the same expirence without a little culture.
Staying at your regular, everyday chain hotels may seem easier.
SIGHTS Most Visited and Most Popular Sights
Native Sights that are Loved by the People
Everyone can go and take a few Visiting places that are less populated with tourists, but just snapshots at the Eiffel Tower. as beautiful allows you to see the country the way its people do.
TRAVEL Local Transportation Try out the main form of travel and you could get around faster.
Car Renting out a taxi or a car is getting old.
DIRECTION Know Where You are Planning your route ahead of time, will keep you on track and not stranded in the middle of nowhere.
Going with the Flo Yes, it might seem daring and fun to you, but what happens when you run out of time to see things?
SHOPPING Nearby Vendors and Markets Embrace the culture and you could find yourself coming back with drums from South Africa or a scarf from India.
Traditonal Souviners Coming back with your little keychains and T-shirts, that you could’ve grabed at the airport.
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any of us visit new sights and explore new adventures every day. But what is the one thing that all of us do to keep track of it? Thatʼs right, take pictures. We all take pictures to document our favorite things and places. Have you ever considered where the best places to take pictures could be? Visiting famous places and sights, is where its at. Most people that like to travel, also love to take thier ideal photographs at every destination. Sometimes the shot can be hard, becuase of lighting or weather and such. There are a lot of places that offer a great photograph when you think of it. Like the Eiffel Tower, Great Wall, and the Great Pyramids. However, how do you create that one shot? How do you get it to look the way you invisioned? Several key factors play into this concept. Capturing the beauty of your shot is pretty easy. Typically the best places to take photographs of, already have a beauty within itself. The difference is creating that one angle that will take everything that place has to offer and producing it into one photo. You should also consider the best time to go to your destination and take your pictures. Like if you wanted a great picture of
the Taj Mahal, you wouldnʼt go in the dead of winter. For one, your light would be horrific and second, you want to be able to have action in your photos. I doubt that the Taj gets a lot of visitors in November. Take your time with your photos. You want to be able to capture one specific moment and make it last forever. Most people would stress if theres too much going on and you canʼt stand or take the photo where you want. So just focus on enjoying the time you have to take the photo. Have fun with it, if you dont take pleasure in the process, you wonʼt remember how good it felt to take the photo. Some quick tips to creating your best shot: 1. Dont be afraid to get creative. Use different angles. 2. Watch your lighting. If youre taking a picture at night, know the range of your flash. 3. Typically the most candid shots are the best. Try not to have it staged. 4. Take a seris of shots. The best one might not always be your first. 5. Also, take the shots both horizontal and vertical ways to produce a different kind of photgraph.
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Joann, USAI went to Kuekenhoff Garden in Amsterdam with two of my friends, Shelina and Missy, and we were getting on the bus at Lakenheath, where we’re from. Shelina and I made a deal with Missy, we gave our “bus” stuff to Missy, so she could save our seats, and we’d take care of the suitcases. So Missy went and pushed and shoved to get to the front of the line when the bus got there. She was throwing our stuff into seats to reserve them for us and she was so successful that all three of us had our own seat without anyone beside us. All was good until the bus driver took one last head count before the bus took off, and as he was walking down the aisle he looked out the window and asked whose red suitcase was sitting on the curb. Shelina didn’t even look out the window she just busted out laughing, go figure it was Missy’s suitcase sitting there. She almost had all her clothes left on the curb. Shelina and I had forgotten to grab her suitcase and put it on the bus, we were so concerned about getting our luggage under the bus and which seat we were going to get.
MOST EMBARRASSING TRAVEL STORIES
ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull I work as a flight attenit over your face. If you dant for British Airways and we get a lot of prob- have a small child traveling with you, secure your lems from passengers mask before assisting about their seats. We were on our way to Mon- with theirs. If you are treal as I was helping the traveling with two small passengers from econo- children, decide now my class. A lot of people which one you love more. Weather at our destinathat travel in economy have never flown before. tion is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but I went to go help a passenger in the back, it was they’ll try to have them a man that looked to be a fixed before we arrive. Thank you, and rememvery metro sexual looking guy who also seemed ber, nobody loves you, or your money, more than nervous about flying. I Southwest Airlines.” asked him if there was anything I could do. He said that if he could sit Peter, USAsomewhere else besides I work for a travel agency a window seat, that’d be and got a funny call one great. I asked him why, day. A woman called and and he simply replied asked, “Do airlines put “I don’t want to get my your physical description messed up from the win- on your bag so they know dow.” whose luggage belongs to who?” I said, “No, why do you ask?” She replied, Erika, FranceI was travelling on South- “Well, when I checked in west Airlines one day and with the airline, they put the flight attendant gave a tag on my luggage that said FAT, and I’m overthe security procedures weight, is there any conas follows, “Welcome aboard Southwest Flight nection?” After putting 372 to New York. To oper- her on hold for a minute ate your seat belt, insert while I “looked into it” ( I was actually laughing) I the metal tab into the came back and explained buckle, and pull tight. the city code for Fresno is It works just like every other seat belt, and if you FAT, and that the airline don’t know how to oper- was just putting a destination tag on her lugate one, you probably shouldn’t be out in public gage. unsupervised. In the event of a sudden loss of Dean, USAcabin pressure, oxygen I’m on a China Air flight masks will drop from the from Hawaii to Japan
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(long time ago). As we are going down the runway for take off, a big explosion rocks the plane. We’re still for about 20 minutes then start turning around. Another big explosion and the plane grinds to a halt and we are motionless for almost 2 hours. I grab the steward and ask him what’s going on. He says “Flat tire, take one hour to fix. We have 2 flat tire so take 2 hour to fix.” I said to him, “TWO HOURS!?” He says, “You lucky wing no fall off, take 1 week to get new one!”
Dara, EnglandA business man called and had a question about the documents he needed in order to fly to China. After a lengthy discussion about passports, I reminded him he needed a visa. “Oh no I don’t, I’ve been to China many times and never had to have one of those.” I double checked and sure enough, his stay required a visa. When I told him this he said, “Look, I’ve been to China four times and every time they have accepted my American Express.”
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Go on a Road Trip
Nothing says freedom and adventure like being on the open road. Go away with friends and experience new places. You’ll come away with a car ride full of memories and a sense of accomplishment when you get to your destination.
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Ride on a Hot Air Balloon
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Float atop the clouds in a hot air balloon. Experience a city from the air, try going at night and see all the lights that surround the buildings and such.
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Attend the Olympics
They only come around every four years so you may only get a few chances to attend in your lifetime.
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Cavedive into the deep
You could experience a world separate from your own by travelling underneath. Go and explore underwater caves and swim with the sharks and underwater creatures that live in them.
Walk on all Seven Continents
Walk on all the continents before you kick the bucket. Antarctica might be a tough one, but once you’ve been there you can officially call yourself a real world traveler.
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Ride an Elephant Trekking through the jungle on the back of an elephant will surely be something you remember forever.
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Write a Book
We all know about the novel we have inside ourselves. Sit down for a while and write it, who knows, if you submit it to be published, you could become famous!
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See the Great Pyramids
Can you imagine the sense of achievement that it would be to climb to the top of the 482foot Pyramid.
Climb a Mountain
Climb one of the world’s Seven Summits. Climbing mountains is not for the faint-hearted, but everyone has had a dream of standing atop one. Make this dream come true!
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Skydive
Free fall into the sky at over 7,000 feet in the air. Conquer those fears of death when you jump out of a plane to reach the ground, you free fall for about a minute then you can slowly glide down with your parachute. But be careful, once you’re in that plane, you have no choice, you have to jump!
What vacation are you Destined for? 1. What kinds of sights would you want to see? A. The beach is all I need B. A place where I learn C. Something I can walk to 2. What do you want to do with your free time? A. Get a tan B. Shop for exotic souvenirs C. Go on a hike 3. What is your favorite type of food?
B. Something with style and class C. Old style southern 4. What kind of music do you listen to? A. Indie B. Classical C. Country 5. What is your favorite movie? A. Into the Blue B. A Knight’s Tale C. Flicka 6. What is your favorite season?
A. Anything ethnic Mostly A’s You’re looking for a tropical oasis that is far enough away from your reality, to make sure that you have no worries or concerns. Its a carefree environment that you long to escape to.
Mostly B’s You are expecting to go somewhere and learn about foriegn cultures and customs. Someplace historic, that makes you feel like you’re a part of something bigger than just the everyday life that you have.
A. Summer all the way!!! B. Spring C. Fall or Winter 7. What’s your favorite thing to drink? A. Something fruity B. Anything with an elegant taste C. Sweet Tea 8. If you were stranded on a deserted Island what is the one thing you would have with you? A. Sunscreen B. A Book C. Matches
Mostly C’s You want to get away to someplace that has nature all around you. To surround yourself with criquets at night and mountains in the distance. You are looking for peace and serenity.
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LANGUAGES OF THE LANDS
Who taught you how to speak French? I grew up in Haiti until I was about 5, so my whole family is from there. It’s actually a different version of French that I speak, but I can virtually understand any version.
How has it helped your life in the states? Well for one, it’s easier for me to learn other languages like Spanish. However, it’s also confusing because I mix them up a lot. There are a lot of similarities so the pronunciation can be hard to remember and confusing if you don’t pay attention.
Do you plan to use this later in life? Yes, actually, I’m studying international relations, so that I can become and ambassador. It’s been my dream for a while to become the American ambassador in a French speaking country.
Samantha Holden-French
How did you learn to speak Spanish? My mom is from Puerto Rico so I grew up using it my entire life. I live in a Spanish speaking community and I go to a Spanish speaking church near my house. It’s hard to get by without it.
How has it been useful in your life? It’s been helpful because Spanish is like the second most used language, so if I go somewhere where the people don’t use English, I always try and use Spanish.
Do you see yourself using it later? Yes actually, I’m graduating this year, and before I go off to graduate school, I want to take a month this summer and backpack through Europe. I think knowing one of the languages used there, is going to make it easier for me to get around from country to country.
Jason Cruz- Spanish
How did you learn to speak German?
Katy Schaper-German
I actually grew up in Berlin with my family and went to a school where you had to know both German and English just to get in.
Have you used it in your life a lot? Yes, I’m in the states right now to go to a University, and I can get college credit for being fluent in another language.
How would you use it later? Yea, I definitely want to go back and live in Germany for a little while, then maybe I’ll come back to the states. I’m really interested in immigrant relations and I would like to help German people become more aquatinted with America and American Society.
Blake Pacheco-Portuguese When did you learn Portuguese? My mom had to teach me when I was younger because my grandmother on her side doesn’t know English. I had to know it to be able to talk to my family.
Have you used it much elsewhere? Not really, mainly whenever we go to visit my family and my grandmother in Portugal. I love going to see them and being able to talk to them in another language.
Do you plan to use it later in life? Yeah, I definitely want to, right now I’m in school for Child development because I love kids. So I plan to teach English in Portugal or maybe even work for a Portuguese adoption agency someday.
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