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One of the more interesting [http://wikitravel.org/en/Wikitravel:Goals_and_non-goals project goals] is to create destination guides which are useful as print-outs, i.e. not always linking to sub-pages, but distilling the most useful information about each travel destination. For a good example see the "destination of the month" on the [http://wikitravel.org/en/Main_Page main page]
One of the more interesting [http://wikitravel.org/en/Wikitravel:Goals_and_non-goals project goals] is to create destination guides which are useful as print-outs, i.e. not always linking to sub-pages, but distilling the most useful information about each travel destination. For a good example see the "destination of the month" on the [http://wikitravel.org/en/Main_Page main page]


In April 2006, both Wikitravel and [[World66]], both open content wiki travel guides, were acquired by Internet Brands, Inc., an American company that operates a number of consumer information Web sites. [http://www.internetbrands.com/ib/news/press-releases] [http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=27587&script=410&layout=-6&item_id=845378]  
In April 2006, Wikitravel and [[World66]], both open content wiki travel guides, were acquired by Internet Brands, Inc., an American company that operates a number of consumer information Web sites. [http://www.internetbrands.com/ib/news/press-releases] [http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=27587&script=410&layout=-6&item_id=845378]  


[[Image:33wikisin33days.png]] [http://eastwikkers.typepad.com/eastwikkers_/2006/04/33_wikis_18_pro.html eastwikkers: 33 wikis]
[[Image:33wikisin33days.png]] [http://eastwikkers.typepad.com/eastwikkers_/2006/04/33_wikis_18_pro.html eastwikkers: 33 wikis]
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