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by José Juan Adamuz

What’s it like to be in the presence of the world’s largest waterfalls system? Well, in three words: wet, wild, and wonderful. These wonders of nature formed as the Iguazú River hurtles off the Paraná Plateau in the form of hundreds of waterfalls, at a rate of 1,500 square metres (gallons) per second, mark the local border between Argentina’s Misiones state and Brazil’s Paraná state (with Paraguay’s Ciudad del Este right nearby, as well). And let me tell you, these p

The capital of India's southwestern Maharashtra state is also the entire country's most populous, with a population of 21 million. Situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea, it's famous as a business and especially cultural hub - among other things home to the legendary Bollywood film industry. The best time to visit is winter, December through February, you'll find a wide variety of hotels to suit your budget, and there's something for everyone here; it's worth noting as well that Mumbai is a s

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For visitors, this enormous country is packed with appeal for anyone and everyone, from history, culture, dining, and shopping to some of the most amazing ecotourism experiences on the planet. Hikers and other fans of the great outdoors will be in heaven in the wide open spaces out in the American West (and even no small few along the Eastern Seaboard), starting with a network of national parks which though under increasing siege these past couple of years is st

“There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places.”

                                                 ― U.S. novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, & cultural critic Wendell Berry

If you’re a "seeker," who travels in part to deepen your religious and spiritual life, you'll want to read this post to learn more about the 13 most spiritual and sacred places that you can visit once travel starts opening up again. These pilgrimage spots are not merely example

As in other areas, Portugal has been somewhat underrated in terms of its scenic appeal, but this small southern European country is filled with winding routes that take you through beautiful landscapes, breathtaking beaches, and small whitewashed villages. In short, fertile territory for renting a car and taking some magnificent road trips.

On top of that, road trips in Portugal tend to be relatively short - hence they're especially well suited for families looking for adventure but without commi

Out in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa, this French-, English-, and French Creole-speaking tropical-island country has been compared to heaven on earth, and has been moving up the vacation radar especially thanks to its splendid beaches and diving and gorgeous white-sand beaches with clear sapphire waters. But it also has much more to offer: hiking in the lush hills, impressive ecotourism, and cultural landmarks from Hindu temples (Mauritius is Africa's only majority-Hindu country) to

Operated by Tobu Tower Skytree Co., LTD, the communications and observation tower that at 634 meters (2,080 feet) is the tallest structure in Japan (and second tallest in the world, as well as its tallest freestanding broadcast tower) has for the past several weeks been presenting a special lighting every night, to continue until May 6, as a symbol of solidarity with the world, as we all work together to face the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. Tokyo Skytree is being lit i

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If celebrating your marriage with a honeymoon on a tropical beach while sipping cocktails isn’t your style, you are not alone. More and more newlyweds are opting to indulge their love of adventure on their first postnuptial trip, and here are awesome countries to consider:

Peru

This South American country is as magical as any wedding day. You are spoilt for choice with its luscious Amazon jungle, ancient and mysterious civilizations. Enjoy the history and culture of Lima, or ven

Road tripping is undoubtedly a ritual and a rite of passage for new drivers as it is the ultimate adventure. Sure, gasoline is expensive, traffic is unavoidable, and car problems might occur. But that has never stopped people from planning an itinerary, packing up a car, and - after making sure their ride's in good shape - including checking tire conditions - hitting the open road.

The truth is that the United States is a country different from any other place in the world in offering an astonis

A half dozen years ago, our blog Love2Fly ran a series of posts reviewing the history of Iberia cabin-crew uniforms from 1946 through the first decade and a half of the 21st century. During that time the airline was fortunate to enlist a distinguished series of top Spanish designers of their times in crafting stylish yet eminently practical attire for its inflight and airport personnel - now numbering 6,500 - contributing to the airline's evolving brand. These have included couture greats such

Denmark's capital is a dream, and it’s worth every krone you’ll spend to visit. However, it's also notoriously pricey. So I’d like to share several tips on how you can cut your costs to get the most out of "wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen."

Free Attractions & Tours

Not all attractions in here cost an arm and a leg - and some won’t even cost you anything at all! These include picturesque Nyhavn, the court of Amalienborg Palace (museum not included), the Little Mermaid statue, the Star Fort

Located in Herradura on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, near various beautiful beaches and national parks, Los Sueños Marriott Resort and Marina is an exquisite 1,100-acre oceanfront spread including a luxurious 201-room hotel as well as 600 apartments and private villas with an amazing raft of high-quality amenities and friendly, world-class service. It's just an hour's drive from the international airport outside capital San José, and right near the buzzing beach town Jacó as well as the magical

Life during a pandemic situation is taking a toll on all of us. Being stuck at home for days on end, with nowhere to go outside, can be maddening for many. While this is of utmost importance in the current COVID-19 situation, one can’t help but daydream of days when all this will be over. To make through this bleak period, it's important that we have something good to look forward to. So here's a list of top weekend resorts near Kolkata where you can go for your first weekend trip once this lock

Las Vegas has long been one of the most popular and accessible travel destinations in the whole world. An estimated 42.5 million people made the trip to North America's foremost adult playground in 2019, for example, up from just under 36 million at the beginning of the century.

One of the many reasons for the sustained popularity of "Sin City" is its rich diversity of entertainment, which makes it the ideal place for long weekend getaways and hedonistic, boys'- and girls'-night-out experiences.

The poet William Wordsworth once said that the best way to view the hills of the English Lake District was from a boat on one of the lakes. I’d agree with that; when I was a kid, my holiday job was working on those boats on Lake Windermere.

A lot of time has passed since then, and I’ve amassed many more over the years. Cruises on lakes, river cruises, trips around the harbour, ferry crossings - the only thing I excluded from my list was ocean cruises.

River cruises fall into two categories. Th

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It goes without saying that Easter (aka Holy Week) is a big deal in most countries with majority-Christian traditions (especially in my home country Spain, famous for its Semana Santa extravaganzas in various cities). But as the site of the Vatican and "capital" of Roman Catholicism (and in a sense all of Christendom), the Eternal City is something extra special - and regardless of your own religion (or lack thereof), Settimana Santa here in Rome is quite a cultural if not also spiritua

In the northeast of Vietnam, Cat Ba, is in the southeast part of Halong Bay, and the largest of its nearly 2,000 islands. Best accessible via the city of Hai Phong, under which it's administered, Cat Ba is an ideal destination in the summer, for both domestic and foreign visitors. in Vietnam. Here are five of the top things to do here:

Swimming and Beaches


There's a lot of choice on this front. On the island itself there are three beautiful beaches, known as Cat Co 1, Cat Co 2, and Cat Co 3. A

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The Dominican Republic is one of those Caribbean countries that truly offers the proverbial something for almost everyone (OK, admittedly, skiers are out of luck). On this blog we’ll be covering them one by one. But to kick things off, here’s an overview:



Santo Domingo History & Culture


The DR’s capital (top) is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the Americas, founded in 1498 by Bartolomé Colón, brother of Cristóbal (better known to

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Miles of great Gulf Coast beaches and a festive atmosphere - a mix of middle-class families and singles looking to have a good time in their own way - are the essence of this town on Estero Island in southwest Florida. Some families nowadays want to bring Fido, and Fort Meyers Beach is a great destination for that - some of the best Ft Myers Beach vacation rentals and even hotels/motels welcome man's best friend, and there are a number of activities you can do with your four-foo

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Nearly all of us, confronted with a stress headache, would pop a painkiller, right? But while that might provide a measure of temporary relief, for most of us with busy lives the stress is always there, and the headaches come back. For something more long-term, it’s been proven (scientifically, even) that one effective key to across-the-board stress reduction and health promotion is leisure travel. Going on holiday and “getting away from it all” has for example, been shown to