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Overseas registration and voting materials will be available at the Benjamin Franklin Library during and after the event, as well as information on voting resources on the Internet.

The 300-year-old Binh Thuy Village near Can Tho City, with its beautiful ancient houses, is the pride of the city and a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Budapest's opulent bath houses are drawing more and more Brits who are Hungary for a hot and steamy experience in this Eastern European capital.

Brussels is an accessible, bustling, business and political hub that also manages to retain a strong sense of history and culture. Only an hour from London, it is a worthwhile alternative to other clichéd European locations, and ideal for a weekend break.

WHAT IS IT: The so called "Golden Ring of Russia" is a symbolical ring connecting historical towns and cities to the North-West of Moscow? They represent 1,000 years of rich Russian history written in stone and wood, from a 850-year old church in Rostov to a 19th-century log house in the Suzdal's open air museum. Each of the "golden" towns once played an important role in the history of Russia and was connected in one way or another with famous historical figures such as Alexander Nevsky, Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great and many others. If you would like to see true, patriarchal Russia, to experience the grandeur of nature and the magnificence of ancient towns then a Golden Ring tour is well worth taking. It is one of the most popular routes among Russian and foreign lovers of Old Russian history and architecture.

Historic naval town Portsmouth has two fine museums that offer an interesting insight into how our forefathers lived, from the mid-1600s up to the 20th century.

What is the real secret to cheap international travel? It is the same as the secret to doing anything for less. Learn to be an opportunist. Opportunistic travelers get to travel more, see more and do more. Of course, you can ignore this advice if you have unlimited funds.

Discover a country where East meets West, fashionable spas sit side-by-side with village kafeneia and heavenly beaches are backed by rugged mountains. While the coast calls to sunseekers and clubbers, inland is a haven of traditional villages, medieval castles and impressive ancient sites.

Italy is a beautiful country but is one of those countries which you probably have some questions and preconceptions, before your coming to this special country.

Ireland may not be the first place to spring to mind when you think of surfing hotspots, but the Emerald Isle offers some of the best surfing in Europe - not to mention plenty of craic.

The time of "the troubles" has passed, and tourism is taking over, but Northern Ireland's recent history is not being forgotten and the "terror trail" is proving popular with visitors.

Visitors have been drawn to the city of Miami in their droves since the glorious Art Deco period of the 1930s. It underwent a resurgence of interest in the 1980s and as a major tourist draw hasn’t looked back since.

5 Cities to see-during a Holiday in Thailand is:
1.Bangkok is a fascinating city which has managed to keep it’s ancient eastern traditions whilst embracing the modern progression of the western world. Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand and offers a host of experiences which include floating markets, modern bars, top of the range shopping, gastronomical delights and ancient temples steeped in the city’s history.

Before Benidorm could become a popular holiday destination young Pedro Zaragoza knew he would have to persuade Spanish Dictator General Franco to agree to overturn a ban on bikinis, so in 1953 he got on his bike and went to Madrid to address the General.

As the lowest country in the world, the Maldives - a collection of some 1200 islands - will be the first nation to go under as sea levels continue to rise due to climate change.

The best overall time for visiting most of Thailand climate-wise is between November and February when it is not too wet and not too hot. The south is best visited when the rest of Thailand is miserably hot (March to May), and the north is best from mid-November to early December or when it starts warming up again in February.

The Red Sea offers the closest tropical diving to Europe; with hundreds of excellent diving sites for all level of scuba lovers, from first timers to experienced dive masters.

Wake up in Bangkok and know that anything is possible. My perfect day would begin with a walk down the busy streets to select the best egg noodle soup with wontons and red pork, a delicious, ubiquitous dish and an excellent hangover cure. A trip down the river is next on the cards, a wonderful breezy way to see the city and its monuments without choking to death.

Even though a trip to Thailand is relatively inexpensive, you still need money to have a good time.
If you plan to spend your vacation in Thailand, it is probably a good idea to use paper and plastic while you are there.

Berlin is the largest city of Germany and boasts of many tourist attractions and places of interest. Berlin offers some of the best exclusive hotels to its visitors where you will find the best of hospitality and warmth.