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Journey through royal history and the colonial past at Muzium Negara, located near KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. #MuziumNegara #KLHistory https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Malaysia/National-Museum-of-Malaysia/
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Our Self-Guided Walking Tour of Christchurch in New Zealand shows you the highlights of #Christchurch and it includes a short #Murals Tour. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Christchurch/#tour
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Cross the suspension bridge to the southernmost point of Asia at Palawan Beach on Sentosa Island, Singapore. #Sentosa #PalawanBeach https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Singapore/Palawan-Beach-and-Palawan-Island/
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St. Thomas is a popular port-of-call for cruise ships. It has beautiful beaches, turquoise water and lots of shopping. Magens Bay is one of the best beaches on the planet. Where do you go on St. Thomas? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/St-Thomas/
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Beyond the marble: Explore the dramatic Agra Fort, the Mughal citadel where the Taj Mahal&#39;s builder was imprisoned. Our guide provides the history &amp; the self-guided map you need. #AgraFort #MughalHistory #India https://backpackandsnorkel.com/India/Agra-Fort/
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Discover the serenity of Lan Ha Bay #Vietnam with a cruise! Kayak through hidden lagoons &amp; towering karst islands. Located right near popular #HaLongBay . #LanHaBay #VietnamCruise #CatBaIsland #HiddenGem #VietnamTravel #Travel https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Vietnam/Day12/
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Discover the tallest brick minaret in the world! Qutub Minar is a UNESCO complex showcasing incredible early Islamic architecture. Get your self-guided history lesson and tips here. #QutubMinar #DelhiLandmarks #UNESCO #Delhi #India https://backpackandsnorkel.com/India/Qutub-Minar/
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Kilkenny Castle in Ireland started out as a wooden castle in 1173and was transformed to a chateau in 1661 and abandoned in 1935. The castle is beautifully restored and definitely worth a visit. #KilkennyCastle #Ireland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ireland/Day6/#561
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White Oak Park outside Pittsburgh has one blazed hiking trail which is a 2.5 mile moderately difficult trail that is nice to hike but you need a description if you don&#39;t want to get lost. I provide it here: https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/White-Oak/
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No trip to Kuala Lumpur is complete without seeing the world&#39;s tallest twin towers glow in KLCC. Truly iconic. #PetronasTowers #KLCC https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Malaysia/Petronas-Towers/
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Experience the incredible chaos and color of the #CaiRang and #PhongDien Floating Markets near #CanTho #Vietnam. See boats piled with produce &amp; grab breakfast on the water. A vital piece of #Vietnam&#39;s river life! Explore our guide! https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Vietnam/Day5/
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We enjoyed a self-guided walking tour through #Papeete in #Tahiti . There is so much to see and do. How did you olike Papeete? Here is where we went and what we saw. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Tahiti/#papeete
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The town of Athlone (Ireland) grew around Athlone Castle, which was strategically built in 1129 at the first location north of Clonmacnoise where River Shannon was passable. It is a nice town to visit. #Athlone #Ireland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ireland/Day9/#592
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Derry in Northern Ireland was the epicenter of the Troubles. Our self-guided murals tour of Bogside tells a story of The Troubles through the murals in Derry and the meaning behind them. #Troubles #Derry #NorthernIreland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Northern-Ireland/Day13/#5i134
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The small town of #Paihia in New Zealand has not one, but three beaches. They are never really busy and are a great spot to relax duirng your activities in the Bay of Islands. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Paihia/#beach
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Vermont Teddy Bear Company in Shelbourne, VT in known for handmade Teddy Bears with a lifetime warranty and you can tour their factory. Dr. Nancy, the Doctor on staff, can heal broken bears 99% of the time. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Vermont/Shelburne/#Vermont-Teddy-Bear-Factory
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Point Venus Beach, named after Captain Cook who observed the 1769 Transit of Venus here, is the best black sand #beach in #Tahiti with crystal clear water, good swimming and very good snorkeling if you know where ... and we will tell you. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Tahiti-Beaches/#venus
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The #Aitutaki #lagoon is the reason why tourists come to #Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. Spend your day enjoying the #turquoise waters, white sand beaches and sandbanks and #snorkeling among #colorful and #healthy #corals and #fish. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Aitutaki-Beaches/#lagoon
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Join a guided tour to Espiritu Santo Island near La Paz, #Mexico and #snorkel with #sealions , explore deserted #beaches , see blue footed boobies and the occasional goat. How did you like it? #EspirituSanto #LaPaz https://backpackandsnorkel.com/LaPaz/Espiritu-Santo/
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Discover the serenity of Lan Ha Bay #Vietnam with a cruise! Kayak through hidden lagoons &amp; towering karst islands. Located right near popular #HaLongBay . #LanHaBay #VietnamCruise #CatBaIsland #HiddenGem #VietnamTravel #Travel https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Vietnam/Day12/
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The Bishop&#39;s Palace Museum in Waterford, Ireland covers Waterford�s history and notable people from 1700 to 1970. It is part of the Waterford Museums and definitely worth visiting. #WaterfordMuseums #Waterford #Ireland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ireland/Day6/#566
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Pittsburgh&#39;s National Aviary is the largest aviary in the only aviary with &quot;National&quot; status. There are over 500 birds from more than 150 bird species, and sloths and armadillos. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Best-Things-Downtown/#National-Aviary
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Kennywood Park outside Pittsburgh is &quot;America&#39;s Finest Traditional Amusement Park&quot;. Next to record breaking modern roller coasters, there are traditional wooden roller coasters with the oldest being from 1920. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Amusement-Parks/#Kennywood-Park
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Marvel at turquoise domes and exquisite artistry at this museum near the Perdana Botanical Gardens, Kuala Lumpur. #IAMM #KualaLumpur https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Malaysia/Islamic-Arts-Museum-Malaysia/
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Pittsburgh&#39;s Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture. #Pittsburgh https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Walking-Tour/
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St. Croix is the largest of the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. It has wonderful beaches and the biggest cities are Christiansted and Frederiksted. What do you think of St. Croix? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/St-Croix/
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The heart of #Hanoi #Vietnam : Hoan Kiem Lake! See the iconic Turtle Tower &amp; bright red Huc Bridge leading to Ngoc Son Temple. GO on a weekend when the streets turn into a lively pedestrian party with games &amp; music! https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Vietnam/Hoan-Kiem-Lake/
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#Moorea is one of the most popular #islands in French #Polynesia for good reason. It has beautiful white sand #beaches with #turquoise water, good #swimming and #snorkeling and there is a lot to see and do in Moorea. How did you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Moorea/
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One of the highlights of Harrison Hills Park outside Pittsburgh is the trail along the Allegheny River, which is part of the 35.7 mile long Rachel Carson Trail which meanders through Allegheny County. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Harrison-Hills-Park/
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Taj Mahal trip planning? The Courtyard Marriott Agra offers the perfect blend of luxury &amp; location for your self-guided tour. See our full, honest review of this top-rated hotel. #Agra #Marriott #HotelReview https://backpackandsnorkel.com/India/Courtyard-by-Marriott-Agra/