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Alaska: The real Alaskans The real Alaskans by PA2AKgirl
Native culture should not be avoided when in Alaska. By this, I mean that if you’re on a guided tour and only seeing the parks or Anchorage, you are missing true Alaska. Most tours to include chances to interact with the Alaskan Natives, but talking to them one on one or truly learning their culture is important and will dispel any myths or misconceptions. There are many “cultural centers” and “heritage museums” you can visit throughout Alaska.... [read more]
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Alaska: Campground in Girdwood Campground in Girdwood by Matyas
Would be exaggeration to assert that this will be an accommodation tip. Actually this campground was not a campground:) There are several formed spots along the fore part of the trail where you can camp for free. These are "official" campgrounds and you can stay at the same place maximum 3 days as far as i know but i'm not sure. Anyway this forest was a perfect place to stay, fires are allowed just pay attention. I've seen 2 black bears... [read more]

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Community News -- December 4, 2008
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS in December: Dec. 5 – Thailand; Dec. 6 – Finland; Dec. 11 – Burkina Faso; Dec. 12 – Kenya; Dec. 16 – Bahrain, Kazakhstan; Dec. 17 – Bhutan; Dec. 18 – Niger; Dec. 23 – Japan; Dec. 28 – Nepal

Thanksgiving, Turkey, and Turks combine for a YES, YES, YES!!

Some folks have turkey and dressing for Thanksgiving. Other people have Turks and Caicos. One of our earliest members, cjg1, chose all three to “pop” the world’s most important question to his dream girl, Liz. And of course, Liz said “YES”. And who'd blame her - the time was right, Thanksgiving; the place couldn't have been better, a romantic tropical island; but most importantly, Chris is a longtime VTer which naturally makes him an incontrovertible "perfect catch". Congratulations Chris and Liz on your engagement!!!


Community + Community = VTerrific!!

It’s a simple formula with an unbeatable outcome - members of our fabulous travel community + community service equals great deeds, great fun, and a great VT example to the world. Thusly, the " VT Pilipinas” Project Team was formed.

The impetus for the project was the annual VT Manila Christmas Party, which will still end with the regular fun and frivolity; but the beginning of the party is where the real holiday and VT Team spirit comes alive. It will start with the group “donning their gay apparel” (VT logoed shirts) to go dashing off to the Golden Acres home for the aged to do charity work.

This is exactly the type of Virtualtourist team interaction that we at headquarters are looking for and will work to support. These enthusiastic members took our offer to heart and ran with it. It’s the “killa in Manila”…in every great sense of the words...and we love it!

If you too are interested in the VT Team concept, we may be able to help you! Check out the VT Team's page for more info.

The World’s Top 10 Ugliest Buildings

The great thing about travel may be seeing the world through a different lens, but that doesn’t mean the view is always pretty. With this in mind, the travel experts at VirtualTourist.com have come up with a list of “The World’s Top 10 Ugliest Buildings and Monuments.” General manager, Giampiero Ambrosi talks about the selections: “Some of these picks have all the charm of a bag of nails while others are just jaw-dropping in their complexity. Love them or hate them, the list is certainly entertaining.”



We LOVE hearing from VirtualTourist members and visitors alike. We frequently get notes just letting us know that you're out there and you're enjoying VT. Very often we'll forward the mail around to the rest of the team, to share the love. Drop us a note, we'd love to hear from you.

You can see more community news items from previous days in the community news archives Drop us a note at feedback@virtualtourist.com if you'd like your item to be considered.
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