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Its name synonymous for many with tea, beautiful Darjeeling (pop. 132,000) is located in the far northeastern state of West Bengal, in the lap of the soaring Kanchan Junga mountains (lesser Himalayas). Founded in the early 19th century by the British starting with an army depot and sanitorium (thanks to its pleasant climate, more temperate than the regions below), the "Queen of the Hills" subsequently saw the establishment of plantations growing the black tea which becam

Rotorua is known as the "little town" of New Zealand's North Island (though its population is nearly 60,000), and the country's "Sulphur City," world famous for the geothermal activity resulting the area's volcanic activity. There are no live volcanoes around here, but plenty of hot water comes out from deep under the earth, manifesting as bubbling mud pools, geysers, and warm streams. Rotorua is also home to a rich Maori culture, sublime wildlife and landscapes, and plenty of adrenaline-packed

 

by José Alejandro Adamuz

In the middle of Peru's parched, dusty Nazca Desert, you'll find one of the world's most fascinating archaeological enigmas: the Nazca Lines. These are ancient geoglyphs located on the Pampas de Jumana between the towns of Nazca and Palpa, a 5½-hour drive south (or one-hour flight) from capital Lima.

Looking like some adventure film set, this bleak setting showcases gargantuan shapes painstakingly fashioned between 500 BC and 500 AD by the mysterious civilisation which

Planning a destination wedding is no easy task; At times one may start with big plans but halfway through booking the location, making the arrangements, and planning the traveling arrangements, it might start feeling like a nightmare and harder that one could have imagined. There are many locations for a destination wedding; Lake Tahoe is a popular example.

There are many simple rules one can follow to avoid the unforeseen pitfalls of such a wedding.  Some of the common issues include budget, log

Las Vegas is in the center of attention among numerous travel (and of course casino) enthusiasts all over the world, but where are you going to start your fascinating journey once you’ve landed in the heart of Sin City? Here are a few tips and tricks as for how to spend a fabulous day and night here.

7 AM: Start Your Day with a French Breakfast

We've all long heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And when you arrive in Sin City, you'll want to get some good-quality fuel for

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The city most popular with visitors to Spain (and one of the most popular in the world, in fact) holds that status for very good reason. The capital of Catalonia is a truly terrific trove of history, culture, architecture, dining that's unique in the world, and a city with which I've been in love ever since I spent a year studying there 40 years ago, then returning every chance I get. And trying to boil down to ten the "must-sees" of such a place is no easy task. But here I go,

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In addition to being the core of the Philippines' second metro area (pop.923,000, metro 2.8 million), Cebu City is the hub of the Visayas, the grouping of islands around the middle of the vast archipelago that makes up this country (it's a flight of an hour 15 minutes from Manila). Colourful, confident, and in a constant flurry of activity, underneath it still has a Zenlike composure. As the site of the first Spanish settlement in the archipelago (1565), it has a long history, i

The name of Montreal's Golden Square Mile (aka Le Mille Carré), a square mile of signature historic blocks at the heart of downtown at the foot of Mount Royal, traces its origins back to 1950s real estate developers promoting the area's prosperity. Today, "golden" more aptly describes the stellar array of attractions available within such a small radius.

In 1983, only 30 percent of the district's historic buildings survived the wrecking ball due to its convenient overlap with downtown but thanks

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Incidents involving unruly airline passengers have been rising in recent years. In 2017, airlines reported one altercation for every 1,053 flights, up 35 percent from the previous year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Drugs and alcohol play a leading role in many of these incidents. IATA says 27 percent of the cases involved alcohol consumption or some other kind of intoxication. An additional 24  percent were rela

A perfect pathway to paradise, far frontier and jittery, Key West is more eccentric than other keys but also, more fascinating. The seven-square-mile Island feels like a comely tropical harbour, where the moon-flowers are sombre in the nighttime and the Hellenic Caribbean homes are moody and romantic.

True avid voyagers cannot deny the mesmerizing beauty of Key West, but besides just the regular Caribbean-style villas, literary festivals, tropical dining venues, and some expensive art galleries

Every district and even nearly every city of India's vibrant western Rajasthan province has something to offer to every traveler. Sawai Madhopur (pop. 121,100) is an excellent example. Unlike most historic cities, this once was planned back in the mid-18th century, and tucked into the southeastern corner of the state three hours from Jaipur, it's become increasingly popular with travelers due to its proximity to Ranthambore National Park and Ranthambore Fort.

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If Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto (above with 1960s president Salvador Allende) were alive today - well, he'd be 113, but anyway he'd also be plenty bemused by the fact that so many visitors journey to Chile to experience the places he once inhabited and wrote of. This long, skinny country in South America's Southern Cone is packed with amazing attractions - vibrant cities; varied landscapes from Alpine to desert; winelands and

Vacations can provide a number of wonderful experiences, but unfortunately financing travel can be difficult and the average vacation cost can be high. However, getting a travel loan, even with bad credit, is possible. A vacation loan is a personal loan used for travel. Personal loans are unsecured loans that can be used for a number of different reasons, including travel. With these loans, you can borrow up to $40,000 with an interest rate of five to 36 percent. Personal loans can be offered in

Article & photos by Tripatini member Anthony Toole

More than 100 million years ago, the area now occupied by the North Antrim coast was covered by a warm sea. Over countless millennia, the shells and bones of dead sea creatures piled up on the ocean floor to form sediments that slowly hardened into chalk and limestone.

From 60 million years ago, a long period of volcanic activity added beds of igneous conglomerates, and into these were intruded the lavas that cooled into hard dolerite and black

It was a rainy winter at our home on the Oregon coast, so we decided to hunt for some sun and sand on the west coast of Mexico. There’s a lot of ways to get to the famous Mexican Riviera. We decided on a Princess cruise, and we are so glad we did. Our cruise consisted of ten wonderful days of relaxation – first aboard the Grand Princess and then in the warm sun of four exciting south of the border ports – Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Manzanillo, and Cabo San Lucas.

Our cruise departed from San Fra

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Just a half-hour ferry ride from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar lies another exotically different world. The Kingdom of Morocco is a true cultural, culinary, and eco treasure trove, from Imperial Cities like Marrakesh, Fez, Meknes, and Rabat to huge, dynamic Casablanca to funky, historic ports such as Tangier and Essaouira. And for the even more adventurous, expeditions into Morocco's hinterlands unlock what you might call the deep essence" of this an

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If you hate to plan, your last family vacation probably was filled with chaos. I know a thing or two about that.

Here's a memorable scene: It's New Year's Day. I've just boarded a flight from Phoenix to Denver with three kids. Everyone's a little nervous because we have no place to stay in Colorado and nothing to do while we're there. I've just downloaded the Airbnb app on my phone and am frantically searching for places with the help of a travel

Arizona is a state that fits into a lot of categories, with outstanding natural beauty, delicious food, and a thriving art scene, amongst other things - so it truly has something for everyone. We want to show you what places in the Copper State will appeal to you most, no matter who you are or what you love to do.

(But first, here’s a quick packing list: Loose, comfortable clothing and walking shoes; sunscreen; a reusable water bottle (in this desert climate, you'll need to hydrate more than you