Paris: The City of Lights and Romance
Paris, France, nicknamed “The City of Lights”, is a place of exceptional beauty and romance. With so many things to do and places to see, make use of your limited time by visiting the most memorable places.
Surviving Phnom Penh, Cambodia
By: Paula Wallis Phnom Penh is a difficult city to write about, for many reasons. It is a city rife with contradictions; extreme poverty and opulent luxury exist side by side, seemingly in harmony. Ancient temples of long ago glory sit next to bombed out buildings, never repaired, simply used as ...
Alcatraz – Visiting America’s Most Infamous Prison
By: Eric Alexander Hamilton Would you pay to go to prison? Believe it or not, many people do when they visit San Francisco, California. Their destination is Alcatraz, America’s most infamous prison. With its isolated setting and violent history, Alcatraz has become San Francisco’s number one tourist attraction—over one million people ...
Los Ayala – A Different Kind of Mexico
By: Paula Wallis Just a forty-five minute drive north of Puerto Vallarta, at the foot of the Sierra de Vallejo Mountains, lies the lovely seaside fishing village of Los Ayala. Easily accessible by rental car, taxi, or bus, the drive there is half the experience, with lush, dense jungle on display ...
Top 10 Best Costa Rica Destinations
By Dennis Lindsay If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica and you have never been there before then you want to make sure you see the best this incredible country has to offer. With so many beautiful places to visit it was admittedly quite challenging to narrow it down ...
Top Ten Romantic Places to Visit in North America
By: Susan Gerle Nothing is nicer than running away for a romantic weekend with someone special. There are so many choices in Canada and the USA but here are 10 of the top places that are easily accessible from major international airports.
Cairo – Destination, or Waystation?
By: Paula Wallis For some, the chaos of Cairo; the nonsensical traffic rules, the half hazard attempts at city planning, the striking contradictions between ancient and modern, the bustling spice markets amid honking horns, shouting locals, camels and donkeys jockeying for position on the roads amongst the much abused vehicles, is ...
Off The Beaten Track in Snowdonia: Clynnog Fawr
By: Steven Jones If you look at Clynnog Fawr on a map, chances are you'll write it off as just another sleepy little village on the A499, stuck halfway between its better-known neighbours Caernarfon and Pwllheli. On most maps - the vague, online variety at least - Clynnog Fawr is just ...
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Exciting Vietnam Travel Guide
By: Puretravel
There are several major cities in Vietnam that visitors should be sure to tour while they are in the country, and these include the capital, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City, which was formerly known as Saigon and is now Vietnam’s largest center.
tags: Vietnam
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5 Star Hotels in Mumbai – Replica of Ultimate Luxury
By: Susantamaxx
Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, attracts thousands of tourists everyday who keep visiting this city to explore various places of tourist interest in and around the city. This industrial and financial hub is a world class city with great traditions of hospitality. This biggest metropolitan of India has myriad of tourist option to be explored. Stunningly situated on the coast of the shimmering waters of the Arabian Sea, the city is also famous for its lively beaches and bustling nightlife. Finding an accommodation is quite easy as the city is home to numerous accommodations including 5 star hotels in Mumbai.
tags: India, Mumbai
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Windsurfing Vacations in the UK
By: Katie Ackland
Over the past couple of decades windsurfing has continued to grow in popularity worldwide, attracting thousands of thrill-seekers who love the adrenaline rush this sport delivers. Spots like Hawaii, Australia and Greece have all been destinations of choice for adventure travelers looking to hit the wind and waves on their vacation. However, while these windsurfing vacation spots are perhaps the most popular they are far from the only good options available. The beauty of this sport is its accessibility worldwide. Anywhere a large body of water is found there exists the opportunity to feel that rush. Today, I am going to focus on windsurfing vacations in the UK. Here are a few of the best spots in Britain, Scotland and Wales:
tags: UK, Windsurfing
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The 4 Top Things to Do and the Best Places to Visit on Your Trip to Mexico
By: Susan Gerle
Whether it’s discovering the ruins, diving and snorkeling, visiting major cities, or studying cultural differences, Mexico has it all! Whatever the tourist is looking for, they can find it in this country.
tags: Guadalajara, Mexico, Mexico City
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Cyprus Vacations – History, Luxury and Adventure Merge in the Eastern Mediterranean
By: Adriane Duthie
Throughout history Cyprus, once one of the world’s busiest ports, has been an object of desire in the covetous eyes of Greece, Turkey, Persia, Britain and Rome. The troubles first started more than 3,000 years ago when Mycenaean merchants arrived from Greece and continues to this day as Greece and Turkey wrestle for control of this Mediterranean paradise.
tags: Cyprus, Mediterranean
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Surviving Phnom Penh, Cambodia
By: Paula Wallis
Phnom Penh is a difficult city to write about, for many reasons. It is a city rife with contradictions; extreme poverty and opulent luxury exist side by side, seemingly in harmony. Ancient temples of long ago glory sit next to bombed out buildings, never repaired, simply used as is. Beggars mournfully approach, displaying missing limbs, sheared off by land mines, only to turn around and produce a cell phone from the folds of their garb to text a friend.
tags: Cambodia, Phnom Penh
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The Isle of Capri – An Adventurous Italy Vacation Alternative
By: Adriane Duthie
When one thinks of a vacation to Italy the first destinations that spring to mind are popular tourist destinations like Rome, Venice and Florence. Obviously hitting just those three destinations will give you a varied overview of Italian culture, while affording you the opportunity to see some of Europe’s (and the world’s for that matter) most historically significant sites. However, if you’ve already seen these wonders and are looking for an experience more off the beaten track then a visit to the Isle of Capri might be an experience that will appeal to you.
