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The Amsterdam Series (Part 1) – Beer

Amsterdam is known as a town that likes to have a good time – drink being one of the ways to help in having a good time. With bars open virtually all day, some only open from 2am – 6am, getting a drink...

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The Amsterdam Series (Part 2) – The Anne Frank House

There are a whole of reasons to visit Amsterdam but this reason should be at the top of your list. The Anne Frank House/Museum. The actual house in Amsterdam where Anne Frank and her family were in...

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The Amsterdam Series (Part 3) –“The Dark Side”

Amsterdam is well known and for good reason – its history; its great museums, its extensive canals and of course, the “Red Light District” and “Coffee Shops”. In my previous visits, I’ve walked past a...

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San Francisco Safari – An Unexpected Travel Guide

Image Source: Mike Behnken As one of the top destinations for travelers, San Francisco offers unique experiences that are remnants of its illustrious history. Everyone knows about the landmarks and the...

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Interesting Things to Do In Brussels

The Capital and the largest city in Belgium, Brussels is also the capital of the European Union and the seat of the French Community of Belgium. The city was founded in 979 AD by Duke Charles of Lower...

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Vacation Escape to Marathon and the Florida Keys

The odds are very good that you’ve never heard of Marathon, Florida. Located in the middle of the Florida Keys (90 miles south of Miami and 45 miles north of Key West), Marathon is actually a...

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Top 8 New York City Hotels (With Superb Locations)

Photo by TravelTess via Trover.com There are hundreds of hotels in New York City with no shortage of places to stay. As with most major cities, location is everything when choosing a hotel. With so...

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The Montenegro Journey: Fitness Vacation Essentials

This post was provided by Peter Minkoff For adventure seekers such as myself, it’s hard to find a place that doesn’t reflect that “déjà vu” feel, and that presents something new and mysterious.  My...

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Showdown: London vs. Paris

From the face of Big Ben to the peak of the Eiffel Tower, some of Europe’s capital cities certainly hold a lot of attraction for tourists. Both London and Paris offer travelers not just some great...

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Romantic Travel in London – Infographic

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What You Need To Know About A Desert Safari in Dubai

Today, we are so busy with our work, children and daily routines that we certainly do not appreciate how important it is to spend a few stress free days where we can forget about our daily life issues...

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Glorious and Genial, Genoa

Famed for its art, culture, food and fashion it is hardly surprising that over 47 million tourists picked Italy as their destination of choice last year. With stunning shorelines, verdant forests,...

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4 Reasons to Visit the Roman Catacombs

In ancient Rome, burial within the city walls was forbidden. The pagan culture of the second and third centuries preferred cremation, despite the objections of the Christian minority. As land for...

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The Most Majestic Architecture In Europe

Traveling through Europe is a great way to experience not only some of the world’s best food, art, and culture, but also some of its best architecture. Architecture in Europe seamlessly blends the...

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Finding The One in Paris, the City of Love

Poet Arthur Rimbaud— who used a one-way ticket to get to Paris— once compared the sensation of love to the feeling of late night walks “beneath the green lime trees of the Promenade” after filling up...

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Why You Should Discover Kolkata

As a city loving traveler, there are few cities in the world that can boast the metropolitan tolerance and attitude of Kolkata. The culture here is unique in that it is such a rich and varied mix....

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The Paris Series (Part 2) – Sainte-Chapelle

Among the many things that Paris is famous for, its collection of museums is second to none. There are over 50 museums and monuments in and around Paris. There are of course many very well known ones...

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Exploring Amsterdam’s Undiscovered North

Once overlooked by travelers, the borough of Amsterdam Noord has developed into a thriving artistic community, a spot for dance and music festivals, and an escape from Amsterdam’s chaotic and touristy...

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Exploring London’s Underground Secrets

Over the past century and a half, London’s Underground has seen two world wars, millions of passengers, and more secrets than we could begin to count. The “Tube” is used by Londoners and visitors to...

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Kansas City Here I Come

Kansas City will surprise you with its diversity and long list of things to see and do. Before settling on your travel dates, you might want to check and see if there is a special event, game, concert,...

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