Foursquare has just announced the launch of their new foursquare Explore feature, which makes it easy to find personalized places to eat, shop and play, based on your and your friends’ past check-ins.

It’s a pretty cool way to explore your area by entering a type of cuisine or activity, and finding out what’s nearby to satisfy your craving. We especially like the “I haven’t been to yet” check-box which allows you to eliminate places with which you’re already familiar.

Check it out and let us know what you think!

South Africa is a paradise for anyone interested in natural history. A wide range of  wildlife species may be encountered in parks, farms, private reserves and even on the roads. For this reason, South Africa is a major safari destination. There are hiking trails available in almost all the parks and around geographical places of interest.

Giraffes on a South African Safari

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Jerusalem remains a popular cultural destination, widely regarded for its historical sites—such as the Dome of the Rock and the Wailing Wall—and art institutions, including the 20-acre Israel Museum, which features archaeology, European and Israeli art. The Israel Museum also houses the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient texts from the Hebrew Bible.

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Israel

A long and narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and Pacific Ocean, Chile (once known as Tchili, meaning “snow”) is a country in South America bordered by Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. In 1541, Pedro de Validivia, a Spanish conquistador, founded Santiago the capital of Chile.

Today, Santiago is home to over 5 million people and boasts some of Chile’s most beautiful natural attractions including Torres del Paine and the southern Lake District where tourists and locals can go hiking or biking past lush forests and impressive mountains. Among the popular historical landmarks for tourists is Easter Island (Isla de Pascua), a World Heritage site which is famous for its monumental statues.

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Pebble Beach is a beautiful place in Monterey which is cherished and well taken care of by the local community. For golf lovers, there is the famed golf course, Pebble Beach Golf Links and also the well-known AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. People who just want to relax soaking in the ’serene beach feel’ can further explore the facilities at the Spa at Pebble Beach. So this certainly is a beach for leisure and fun!

Pebble Beach, California

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