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Moscow-Vladivostok: virtual journey on Google Maps

Moscow-Vladivostok: virtual journey on Google Maps

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fonds Monod par JACQUES MONOD Service de Biochimie de l'Institut Pasteur, Paris Un jour, il y a presque exactement vingt-cinq ans ­ c'était au début du sombre hiver de 1940 ­ j'entrai dans le bureau d'André Lwoff, à l'Institut Pasteur. Je désirais discuter avec lui d'assez surprenantes observations que j'avais récemment faites. 7 Ways Mobile Apps are Enriching Historical Tourism Some of the most famous historical sites would be just another old house or pile of rubble if you didn't have any background information about their significance. Tourists have always had options for educating themselves about what they're looking at. They can read relevant books beforehand, they can hire a tour guide, or, if everyone in the group has the patience, they can take the time to read every plaque and sign on the premises. Now, many programmers are also offering tourists the option to learn about these sites via their smartphones. While many of the world's significant historical locations have some sort of interactive app connected to them, the seven we picked below are among the most innovative and impressive.

How online guest books changed hotels 28 September 2010Last updated at 11:27 By Andrew McFarlane BBC News Magazine Millions of travellers describe through online reviews the sort of welcome they receive at a hotel Travel website TripAdvisor is facing legal action from up to 700 hotel and guesthouse owners who complain they are victims of unfair reviews. Worldy Inspiration from Tourism Websites The tourism industry can be a major source of revenue for a country and in some cases, it can even be its main source or revenue. That’s one of the main reasons why web design for this field plays such a vital role in promoting and attracting potential tourists from other parts of the world. In this post, we’re showcasing some great official tourism websites from various countries and cities around the world. Most of them feature stunning photography and use typography and color that are reminiscent of the particular city or country. Please let us know which ones are your favorites and feel free to suggest other great tourism websites.

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