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10 Top Attractions in the South of France
The South of France, awash in rich sunshine and paint box colours, entices with a Mediterranean climate as well as a wealth of diverse attractions to enjoy. A stay at one of the South of France villas will put these must-sees right at your doorstep. 1. Marseille The coast of Marseille is a sparkling blue [...]
The Iconic Bridges of Porto
Porto, the second largest city of Portugal, is famous not only for its long history and for its cultural richness, but for its bridges as well. It is not for nothing that the city is known as “The City of bridges”. The people of Porto are very proud of them, and they have all reasons [...]
When in Japan…
Way back when, in high school, I got the opportunity to travel to Japan as a foreign exchange student. My trip was one month long, and consisted of one and a half weeks in Kyoto, one and a half weeks in rural Utsunomiya, and one and a half weeks in Tokyo. As a sixteen-year-old girl [...]
Holi: The Most Colourful Festival in India
The festival of Holi is celebrated all over India, and this unique event is a cultural experience that you won’t soon forget. If you are visiting India during Holi, here is some information useful for enjoying this fun and chaotic religious festival: What is Holi? Holi is a religious spring festival which is celebrated by [...]
Best Whale Watching Locations
The last decade has seen the most conflicts ever between the whaling industry and Greenpeace. While such events had done little to alleviate the problem that whales face, it had certainly brought much needed attention to their plight. The number of people who want to watch whales has increased, with many flocking to Australia, which [...]
How to Choose a Machu Picchu Tour
Selecting a tour company for your trip to Machu Picchu can be overwhelming. Numerous companies offer tours to Machu Picchu, but not all of them are equally reputable. If you want to have the best time possible during your Peru vacation, here are several questions to consider before you book anything. 1. Do you like [...]
Three Magical Trains to Ride in South America
You don’t need to be a 5 year old to love trains. Although many are ashamed of it, we all know taking the train is fun. It certainly takes us backs to the days when we were young and foolish, backpacking our way through Europe. With some of the most spectacular landscapes you could ever [...]
West Coast Road Trips – Favorite Stopovers!
The West Coast isn’t all over sized sunglasses, teeny bikinis, and bleached blondes. Sure, you have your beach towns and Hollywood glitz, but you also have quaint seaside retreats, lush forests, hazy valleys, and everything in between. You can drive along the coast through three states and feel as though you’ve seen 50.
Great Places to Try Diving and Snorkelling
Scuba diving and snorkelling are the best ways of experiencing the underwater world. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on underneath the surface of the water the only thing to do is to get down there and find out for yourself. Scuba diving independently does take some training, but instruction is readily available at most [...]
A Rainbow of Colored Sand Beaches
When many of us think of a tropical vacation, we imagine blue waters and white sandy beaches. While admittedly beautiful, there are a number of more unusual beach destinations where you can travel to see sand in a variety of different colors, including green, red, and black sand beaches, and even orange, purple, and multi-colored. [...]