introduction to My Favourite Planet
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Some say the world's a small place. But if you have spent days on a bus through the Andes, or got lost among the labyrinth of streets of a Moroccan souk, or even been stranded at a remote border without the necessary visa, you may not agree.
It is becoming ever easier for some of us to travel to the remotest parts of our planet, but we could all do with a bit of help.
The aim of My Favourite Planet is to bring as much useful, reliable information for travellers onto one website as possible, so that you don't have to go searching all over the internet.
This is a continuous process, and it's going to take us a while to bring so many locations online, because our planet really is a big place.
We are committed to keeping this website as accurate, easy to read and use as possible. So, no annoying pop-ups, banners or weird programming. We will have some advertising to help pay the bills, but we try to keep it relevant to the needs of our readers.
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NEW: My Favourite Planet Blogs
My Favourite Planet Blogs provide a platform for invited writers to express
personal views and opinions about what's going on around the world.
Every Tuesday: Edwin Drood's Column is a weekly blog
by the mysterious and opinionated Edwin Drood.
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We welcome readers' feedback, so please contact us if there is a particular place you would like to know more about
We also welcome you to take part and contribute your articles, photos and information about anywhere in the world.
We look forward to hearing from you. |
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what you will find at My Favourite Planet |
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As you read this, the My Favourite Planet team is out there busy researching and collecting more information about the world's business and holiday destinations.
Some information, such as exchange rates and transport schedules, is changing constantly. We endeavour to keep such information up-to-date. But where it becomes humanly impossible to do so (yes, this website is made by humans), or where info is subject to copyright restrictions, we will provide links to other specialist websites.
Here is the kind of information we aim to provide for My Favourite Planet locations:
geography
location, index of places, topographical features
history ancient and modern
"If you know your own history, then you know where you're coming from."
Bob Marley
"If you know your destination's history, then you know where you're going to."
My Favourite Planet
what to see and what to do
culture: art, architecture, antiquities, museums, places of worship, language, traditions, cuisine
nature: environment, landscape, ecology, flora and fauna
entertainment and activities: restaurants, cafes, bars, music, dancing, beaches, sports, shopping
when to go to
climate, weather, tourist high/low seasons, clothing and other necessities
accommodation - where to stay
hotels, pensions, private rooms, self-catering apartments, camping
transport - to, from and around a location
trains, boats, planes, buses, trams, taxis, driving, motorcycling, cycling, hitch-hiking, inline skating, walking
practical information
facts, figures, visas and customs, opening hours, health
addresses and links
embassies, doctors, dentists, pharmacies, police, local authorities, chambers of commerce and other essential services
gallery
photos, artwork, maps
language help
introduction, basic vocabulary and phrases
If you think we have left anything out, or if you provide a service at a particular location - in first or second life - please get in contact.
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Paris
Avebury
Kastellorizo
Ephesus
Samos
Kusadasi
Pella
Pergamon
Samothraki
Selcuk
Kavala
Veria
Patmos |
