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Montreal Travel: A Visit to Olive et Gourmando, the Centre d’histoire and the Café des Arts
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Montreal Travel: Urban Skating, a Spa on the River and Upstairs Jazz
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Montreal Travel: Circus Arts at La Tohu and a Spicy Dinner at Restaurant Ghandi
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Presenting: Teresa Roberts, International House Sitter Who Found The Gypsy In Herself
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Montreal Travel – A Personal Driving Tour of the City’s Main Sights
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Montreal Travel: Snow-Shoeing on Mount Royal and Entertainment on Crescent Street
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Italy Travel: Rome, Florence, Venice, Mountains, Coastlines and Much More
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Montreal Travel – A Culinary Tour of Old Montreal
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European Travel Tips: Budapest, Skiing in Austria, Paris and Poland on a Budget
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Travel Buenos Aires: Safety in Buenos Aires – Part 2
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Buenos Aires Travel: The Architecture of Buenos Aires (Part 1)
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Travel New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, the Southern Alps and Lots of Beautiful Nature
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Home Swapping or Home Exchanges: A Great Travel Alternative
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Morocco Travel: A Map of Morocco & Things to Do in Morocco
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Montreal Travel – The Historic Auberge Bonaparte, Notre Dame Basilica and a Gourmet Meal
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Massachusetts Travel: The Berkshires – Pittsfield, Lee, North Adams, Stockbridge & Springfield
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Miami Travel: Villa Vizcaya, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Spanish Monastery, South Beach & Bayfront Park
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Quebec Travel – Summer Adventure at Mont Tremblant – Part 3
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Quebec Travel – Summer Adventure at Mont Tremblant – Part 2
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Quebec Travel – Summer Adventure at Mont Tremblant – Part 1
Mont Tremblant is eastern Canada’s premier ski destination, and I had been there once for a weekend almost 20 years ago, during an extremely cold …
Boston Travel: Quincy Market, Boston Commons, Copley Square and the Back Bay Area
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New York City Travel: Discoveries in Brooklyn
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New York City Travel: US Open 2011, Broadway and Times Square, Discoveries in Brooklyn
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Montenegro Travel: Local Expert Jelena Jeca Talks about Travel to Montenegro
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Andalusia Travel – Discovering the Moorish Beauty of Cordoba and the Mezquita
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Austria 2011: Great Easter Meals, Exploring Austrian Castles & an Excursion to Hungary
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Nepal Travel: An Interview with Bhim Barma, Travel Expert on Nepal
Facebook continues to connect me with really interesting and fascinating individuals. Bhim Barma from Nepal has to be one of the kindest people I ever …
Andalusia Travel: The Wonders of Seville – the Giralda, Real Alcazar, Plaza de España, the Archivo de Indias
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Iran Travel: An Interview with Mohammad Reza Gohari, Iran Tourism Expert
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Hawaii Travel: Great Ideas for Your Hawaii Vacation
Located in the central Pacific Ocean, the state of Hawaii is an archipelago consisting of eight main islands and of many other smaller islands, all …
Travel Guide to Mont Tremblant and the Laurentian Mountains
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Andalusia Travel: The Costa de la Luz, Cadiz & the Pueblos Blancos
After my visit to Granada, I made my way west in a rental car to a small coastal village called Conil de la Frontera on …
Andalusia Travel: Granada and the Alhambra
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Venice, Italy: Gondolas, Canals, Blown Glass and the Venice Carnival
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13 Insider Tips to Save Money on Travel
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Seattle: The Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square and Beyond
Located in the State of Washington, Seattle is home to about 3.4 million inhabitants. As one of the most important business cities in the western …
Boston, Massachusetts: Ideas and Info for Boston Travel
People say New York City is the economic center of the United States; Washington D.C. is the US’ political center, and Boston is the nation’s …
Presenting: Karla Aguilar Perez – World Traveler, Philosopher and English Teacher in Korea
Today’s social media are a true double-edged sword: they can be a real time waster, an arena for cyber-bullying and online ostracizing and an efficient …
Hamburg Travel: Hamburg Harbour Area, Alster, Reeperbahn, St. Michaelis and Beyond
With its 1.8 million inhabitants, Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and the eighth largest city in the European Union. It is located …
Couch Surfing: A Cheap and Authentic Way to Travel
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Quebec Canada – Things to Do, Places to Visit – Part 2
This is part 2 of the article about travel and tourism opportunities in Quebec. The information about the various travel regions and tourism providers was …
Quebec Canada – Things to Do, Places to Visit – Part 1
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Shanghai China: Shanghai Expo, The Bund, Yu Garden and Beyond
Mainland China’s largest city, Shanghai, reveals itself as a prosperous and vivid city that is undergoing rapid development. With more than 23 million residents, this …
Bavaria Travel: Munich, Nuremberg, the Bavarian Alps and Beyond
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Australia Travel – Things to Do for Nature and Food Lovers
Australia is a world full of natural wonders and fantasies. While its metropolitan areas, as showcased in our article on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, are …
Australia Travel – Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
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Quebec City: Travel Tips for Visiting Canada’s French Jewel
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Santiago de Compostela: Discovering the Historic City and the Pilgrimage Routes
Located in Northern Spain, Santiago de Compostela is renowned for being the end point of the Way of St. James (also known as the Camino …
Money-Saving Tips for Travel to Europe – Part II
Part I of this article already provided you with special money-saving tips for flights, local transportation, accommodation and food. Here are a few more special …
Money-Saving Tips for Travel to Europe – Part I
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Florence, Italy: The City of the Renaissance
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Montreal – A Fabulous Destination for All Seasons
Montreal is known the world over for its lively atmosphere, its street cafés and its amazing summer festivals which include the famous Just for Laughs …
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Must-See Attractions and Things To Do during Your Holiday in Buenos Aires
Located in Latin America, Buenos Aires is the industrial, financial and cultural center of Argentina. With 5 million visitors each year, the capital of Argentina …
Discovering Canada with Via Rail
When it comes to long distance travel, people tend to think of air transportation first. However, train travel can be a nice option that should …
Reflections about Berlin
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Four Days of Exploring During the Tulip Festival
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A Map of Cuba and Some Practical Tips for Planning Your Cuba Travel
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A Map of Vancouver and Things to Do in Vancouver
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A Map of Miami and Things to Do in Miami
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A Map of Scotland & What to Do during Your Holiday in Scotland
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The Village of Cheltenham and the Spirit Tree Estate Cidery
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The Village of Erin and Cuisine-Art, a Fine Art and Food Festival
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Scenic Belfountain & a Pond-side Dinner at the Millcroft Inn
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Ontario Travel: The Alton Mill – An Old Factory Becomes a Popular Arts Centre
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The Millcroft Inn – A Perfect Country Getaway
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A Train Trip to Orvieto, an Ancient Hill Town
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A Panoramic Bicycle Tour of the Vatican and Old Rome
Following a nice morning excursion to the hillside town of Frascati, I had more sightseeing planned in Rome. After my half hour train ride back …
A Train Trip to Frascati
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Rome Travel: A Bicycle Tour on the Ancient Via Appia
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A Walking Tour of Rome’s Main Sights
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A Sightseeing Tour of Rome and a Trip to Ostia
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Madrid’s Palacio Real, the Rastro and Buen Retiro Park
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Spain Travel: An Excursion from Madrid to Segovia
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A Bicycle Tour in Madrid
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A Sightseeing Tour of Madrid’s Main Attractions
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Salamanca – A Destination for Spanish Language Learning
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A Map of Costa Rica and Things to Do in Costa Rica
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Sevilla, Spain: A Map of Seville and Things to Do in the Capital of Andalusia
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Presenting: Lash – Solo World Traveler since 1991
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A Map of San Francisco and Things To Do in San Francisco
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A Map of Madrid & What To Do in Spain’s Capital
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A Map of Rome and the Top Rome Attractions
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The Weather in Montreal & What To Do in Montreal
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Eastern European Travel Discoveries with Michael Palin’s New Europe
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Things to Do in Chicago: Tours Covering Chicago History and Chicago Architecture
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Presenting: Lainie Liberti – from California Digital Media Executive to Globetrotting Mom on the Road
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Berlin Germany: What to See and Do during Your Berlin Holiday
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Toronto Canada: 14 Travel Tips for Planning your Holiday in Toronto
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Study Abroad: Learn Spanish at a Foreign Language School
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Mexico Travel Advisory: Is Mexico Safe?
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Holidays in New York City: 8 Practical Travel Tips for Your Trip to New York City
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Presenting: David Brown, the Urban Tour Host, a True Expert on Miami
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Cultural Insights – Karla Darocas talks about Spain – Men, Women, Family, Church, Even Pets
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Doors Open – Toronto’s Architectural Festival – Free of Charge!
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One of Toronto’s Biggest Festivals: Pride Toronto
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