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I was so excited before my Iberia flight to Dakar! At the idea of breathing a different air, visiting another continent. And most especially because I'd be including a very special time for the days I’d spend touring the lands of the Bassari, one of Senegal's most remote tribes, dwelling in the hills of the country's southeast. And after visiting this region and its multicultural landscapes - also including the Peul (aka Fula or Fulani) and Bedik ethnic groups

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Istanbul is a city of many fascinating and fun things to see and do. With its captivating ancient culture, delicious cuisine, and distinct neighborhoods, you can never experience a dull day in Istanbul.  Here are the top things to do in Istanbul. 

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Perhaps the most famous mosque in Istanbul (and the world, for that matter), it was built in 537 BCE during the Byzantine Empire as a Greek Orthodox church (and the world's largest building). When Turkey became Islamicized

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Tucked away amid amid the six states of the northeastern USA's New England region, the diminutive "Green Mountain State" ( th country's second smallest, in fact - just 160 miles/260 kilometers long and 130 mi./80km  wide)? is known for its quirky, individualist, and progressive vibe, and it also packs a lot of appeal into its small package beyond just some of the world's loveliest fall foliage, and it's just a three-hour drive northwest of Boston (and around five from New Yo

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Do you have a desire to study abroad? Then you need to get to know about all the benefits that you can experience by making the decision to go overseas to study. This will tempt you to look for available opportunities and proceed with securing them. Here are some of the most prominent benefits of this remarkable experience:

­Enhance Your Language Skills

When you are studying in a country where a language is spoken that's not your mother tongue, naturally you'll get the opportunity t

Japan's second largest city (pop. 3.7 million) and largest port isn’t particularly high on the tourism radar – it’s known more for industry and above all its commercial shipping. But its cosmopolitan vibe, excellent dining/entertainment scene, and smattering of historical sites make Yokohama a compelling destination for holidaymakers, as well – many of whom discover it as a cruise-ship port of call – with lots of fun, rewarding, and eye-opening things to do and see. And one of the most distingu

Few are the names that so reek of true Olde Worlde glamor; money both old and new; and self-conscious "class" than Monaco, aka Monte Carlo. The second smallest state in the world after the Vatican and the world's most densely populated - about ¾ of a square mile (just over two sq. kilometres) - this principality a half-hour bus ride from Nice along a lovely stretch of the Côte d'Azur has a population of just over 38,000, but more than 30 percent of them are millionaires, perhaps the world's

India's fourth largest metro area, with a population around seven million (metro 8.7 million), Chennai - known before 1996 as Madras Pattanam - is the capital of Tamil Nadu state and the a hub of the diverse artistic, religious, and culinary culture of South India. Modern and industrialized (including a recently booming IT sector), it's also rich in heritage, and thus ranks high in popularity with visitors, but independents and on tour packages.

Sitting on the Bay of Bengal, Chennai also has s

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Rio de Janeiro‘s greatest and most famous festival is unquestionably one of the world’s, as well, an over-the-top extravaganza of samba schools parading their raucous music, dancing, and extravagant floats and costumes over several consecutive nights (this year, this past Friday through this Tuesday, in 2021, February 12-16) in the “Sambodrome” designed by starchitect Oscar Niemeyer has to be experienced first hand to be fully believed. 

Carnaval dates in some form back to the

Environmental sustainability - yes, you could say it's a "buzz phrase", but even so, it's a concept that all of us need to focus on in the years to come in order to save our planet's biosphere. Many businesses are stepping up to the plate, and Iberia is one of them, with initiatives including more efficient, emissions-reducing aircraft; electric airport vehicles; recycling of inflight waste; digitalisation of as many procedures as possible; and renewable energy in our facilities. It's a commitm

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You have every right to have a stress-free vacation. An ideal vacation is free from the hassles of matching the best hotels with cheap air tickets. It should allow you to make savings even as you enjoy some time in the Caribbean sun. All-inclusive resorts are a cheaper, hassle-free, and fun way to holiday. They help save time as everything is planned and catered for and effectively match your holiday needs with the budget. If you are planning a holiday in Jamaica, the follow

Whether it’s some of the finest dining the country has to offer, or a hole-in-the-wall experience providing wonderful cheap eats, Sydney has a wide variety of styles and flavours to treat anyone’s tastebuds. And from Bondi to Barangaroo, there’s also plenty to suit your wallet.

Five Points Burgers

"Five points" refer to New York City's five boroughs, and this North Sydney spot is all about U.S.-style hamburgers with all the trimmings, one named after each borough. For example, the Bronx Burge

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Done the London tours? Check. Tower of London? Check. Churchill’s bunker? Check. British museums? Check. Day trip to Stonehenge? Check. Everything to be seen on a visit to London. So what now?

Pay attention to the boat traffic on the Thames as it runs through the city. Occasionally passing through are long, narrow (usually just under seven feet wide) cabin boats called, logically, narrowboats. It turns out that these are the motorhomes of the canal network. The British people do like b

North Carolina's largest city (1.25 million, metro area 2.6 million and the South's second largest after Jacksonville, Florida, Charlotte has been one of the USA's fastest growing urbs in recent years; a progressive island in a mostly conservative state; and a major U.S. hub for banking/finance hub, motor sports, and airlines. It's also got a good bit of history and culture including fine museums such as the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art , the Wells Fargo History Museum, and the Levine Museum o

If images of jumping on your suitcase as your partner quickly snaps the locks shut, or sitting on the thing while you’re doubled over tying the straps are your version of packing, then this primer on how and what to pack could be for you.

Remember the adage, “pack half of what you think you need and bring twice the money?”

It’s true. But my favorite is this: If you pack it, then  you carry, pull or lug it.

If you’re traveling to see friends or family, you can probably borrow stuff if you’v

It's believed that puppetry is one of humandkind's most ancient performing arts, some forms dating back almost 3,000 years. Today a variety of puppetry arts is performed in many nations and with variation in technique, material, esthetics, and themes. But they can be classified into main two categories: Dry puppetry, preformed in many countries worldwide, and water puppetry - performed only in Vietnam and an important part of Vietnamese culture.

It is said that Viet culture is at its heart a "ric

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Several years ago I visited my good Miami friends Ricardo and Charles at their holiday home in Panama, and apart from the great stuff in Panama City both old and new, I discovered a great little hideaway about two hours from the capital. It's a haven for both well heeled Panamanians and expats (these days the population's around 7,500), and also offers visitors a sweet little taste of rural life but with plenty of amenities and a few interesting attractions. Welcome to El Valle de

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India's wealthiest state, as well as its second most populous and third largest in area, Maharashtra in the west of the country is home to major cities like Mumbai (Bombay) and Pune, and boasts thousands of historic landmarks, some dating back millennia, and many associated with Shivaji, first 17th-century emperor of the Maratha Empire, be it Raigad, the region of his birth, Lal Mahal where he spent his youth, or forts such as Lohgad, Pratapgad, Murud Janjira, Singhgad, and Sindhudurg.

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Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple and elaborate; cheap and pricey - there's something here for every couple!

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Go Hot-Air Ballooning: Up, Up and Away!

Would you like to fly in my beautiful balloon? There's something about th

Are you dreaming of exploring Europe but worried about the cost? Luckily there are several countries in Eastern Europe that tend to be significantly less expensive to visit than popular favorites like France, Italy, Spain, and Great Britain.  Here are three fascinating one worth considering:

Poland

Also culturally rich and one of Europe's least expensive countries to visit, Poland has a lot to offer both in the great outdoors and fascinating cities such as dynamic capital Warsaw, historic Cracow (

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As winter weather chills the Northern Hemisphere, people who are dreaming of sand and surf have been making plans to take a vacation to a warm tropical paradise such as a Caribbean island or an all-inclusive beach resort in Mexico. If you're lucky enough to be taking a sun-soaked island getaway this winter, it's crucial to make sure that your skincare regimen is up to the challenge. Here are some quick and easy tips for taking good care of your skin even when you're on the go.

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