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Alibaug is a beautiful coastal town in the Konkan district of India's Maharashtra state that's one of best places to visit near Pune. as well as a top weekend getaway for residents of Mumbai (Bombay), an hour-and-a-half drive away. It features many beaches, both popular and pristine, which are not only stunning but also have a dense coconut grooves backdrop. It's also brimming with history, with many historic forts and intricate temples in the region.

Alibaug Beach

The town's main beach (top) is a

Seeking out bucket-list destinations can inspire joy and fulfillment.

What is "fulfillment?" I consider experiencing transformational self-discovery and realizing your purpose in the world as fulfillment. That feeling of “completion” when suddenly your body tingles all over in the self-realization that you’ve aligned with the universe. In your gut, you know you are exactly where you are meant to be. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, then you need to travel more.

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Panama is in general not distinguished by cuisine with any particular local personality - it's overall pretty similar to that found all over Central America. But one exception is the tasty meat pie known as the carimañola (shared, as it happens, with Panama's pre-canal mother country Colombia).

Not unlike their better known cousins empanadas, carimañolas are minced meat, seafood, and/or cheese encased in a shell of fried dough - though in this made not of wheat flour but of a tuber called the c

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by Cristóbal Ramírez


Barcelona never fails to excite, particularly in the summer, when it boasts one of Europe’s liveliest big-city beach scenes (and with a bit of sizzle, too, including not just family zones but also gay and even nude sections). And ground zero for aquatic antics is the Barceloneta neighbourhood, which sure has come a long way, baby. Up until the 18th century, the waterfront area of the Ciutat Vella (Old City) was a rather slummy part of town where deat

When people think about going on an adventure and experiencing new and exciting things, usually that is paired with imagining a faraway land. But you don’t have to travel to the other side of the world to have a new experience. Sometimes, that new and exciting adventure is only a two-hour drive, or may even be right in your town or city! 

Have you explored everything that your area has to offer? Or is it easy to ignore your own town because you’re busy looking for adventure elsewhere? Take the t

Pho in Hanoi

It can  be difficult for a new traveler to know what to eat, what to drink and how to stay healthy with the local food and drink during tours in Vietnam. Obviously, nothing is worse than getting sick while you are traveling in a foreign country. It can be one of the fastest ways to ruin your Vietnam tour. Besides travel scams, food and drink safety is another common concern when people planning their tours in Vietnam. Let’s take a look at some useful tips of food and drink safety

New York State's Hudson Valley stretching north of New York City is filled with artisan food producers, bucolic scenery, and a wide array of historic inns and bed and breakfasts. One lesser known attraction is the region's horse racing heritage dating back to the 1700s. The village of Goshen is home to the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, along with a historic track built in 1838 now incorporated into the museum and still in operation today. In fact, what were once horse stables that dire

Al-Muizz Street

In addition to its bustling shops, cafés, restaurants, and street life, this street is also home to the greatest concentration of medieval treasures in the Islamic world and one of Egypt's greatest Islamic open museum. The charming Muizz street was built by 969 AD and holds many castles and mosques the features the masterful architecture design of the Ayubid, Mamluk and Ottoman dynasties.

Old Cairo Nightlife

During the daytime, Cairo offers countless number of monuments and ar

When you reach Sydney, whether it be your first touch down in Australia or the last one, it would be a great idea to explore New South Wales. This state is the most populous one in the country, and it offers a great range of beautiful locations worth exploring.  The best way to do so is to pack your bags and set off to a journey that will take you wherever you go – of course, we’re talking about a road trip. We’ve gathered all the info you might need for this trip, and we’re here to share!

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Some 1,880 metres (6,170 feet) up in the foothills of the Himalayas about 4½ hours from New Delhi in Uttarakhand state, Mussoorie was founded in the 1820s by a leiutenant in the British East India Company, and because of its beauty and relatively mild temperatures it became a favourite refuge for Brits administering the Raj. Now with a population of just over 30,000, it's also a popular getaway for Indians. Here are the five top spots - mostly revolving around nature - not to miss up here:


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We recently took a Princess cruise to the Mexican Riviera on the Grand Princess. This was our third sailing on the Grand since she was commissioned in 1998. You might wonder, after 20 years of service and tens of thousands of passengers, how does Princess keep her looking fresh and appealing to prospective guests.

We interviewed the captain and hotel general manager, and along with inquiring about their work we asked some questions about the age of the Grand Princess.

Meet the Captain

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Sometimes you have to wonder if a destination you have heard about for years will live up to its reputation. This one definitely does - I have to tell you, Dubrovnik justly deserves its title "Pearl of the Adriatic."

I mean, where else can you find marble streets lined with baroque buildings all topped with red tile roofs? Add in that the whole pretty city is surrounded by intact city walls... and it's no wonder it's a favorite holiday destination for almost everyone who vi

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Spring vacation time is right around the corner, and while when it comes to the Sunshine State many families automatically opt for the world's theme park capital, Orlando, who needs Mickey and his cartoon-character friends when you've got plenty of other interesting cities, plus miles and miles of Florida coastline with its glorious beaches and ideal weather for visiting in March? If you don't have your family spring break vacation plans yet and you'd like to soak up some sunshine on

by Tom Bunn


Most people, of course, board airliners and have little or no difficulty during their flights. And the reason is due to automatic regulation of arousal. It's a response which develops over time when an attuned and empathic caregiver assures a child that feelings of arousal are normal, and will soon go away. When a caregiver does this consistently, links between arousal and the attuned empathic face are established in the psyche. These links provide automatic regulation throughout a

Four Fabulous April to May Floral Fever Day Trips from Tokyo

If you can't make the 2019 early arrival of Japan's cherry blossoms -- expected to reach Tokyo on March 22, 2019, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, never fret. There are plenty of spectacular spring flowers within an easy day trip from Tokyo, to impress you with their beauty and make you grateful that you conveniently missed the sakura crowds.

Shimizu Park, Noda City, Chiba Pref., Azaleas: Late April to Early May

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Among other things, Central America is famous for its volcanoes, especially Costa Rica and Nicaragua. But less well known is that the highest density of volcanoes - both dormant and active - is in their much smaller neighbour to the south, El Salvador - 14 of them in all, covering an astonishing 90 percent of its territory. And they are a fascinating part of any El Salvador ecotourism experience, in this underrated country just a tad larger than Wales and a tad smal

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In the West these days, we rarely if ever spare a thought for North Africa's largest and second-most populous country, but as this blog has reported several times, Algeria is an underrated gem, from the history and culture of capital city Algiers to ecotourism to ancient Roman ruins to amazing ecotourism. The world was much more aware of it during the middle decades of the 20th century, though, thanks to the works of Paul Bowles and French Nobel-prize-winning writer Albert Camus

Visitors to Scotland who start their trip in Glasgow may want to spend a day driving the iconic Scottish countryside to see one of the most legendary locations in all the world: Loch Ness.

This fun adventure can be completed round-trip in a day, but due to the length of the drive I recommend breaking the trip up with an overnight in Inverness, Scotland. Here’s everything you need to know to get the most out of this memorable outing during your trip to the United Kingdom.

Drive North From Glasgow

Over a billion people’s data was compromised in 2018. Additionally, unpredictable number was stolen from individuals using unsecured Wi-Fi networks or various scams, phishing, and social engineering techniques. Daniel Markuson, Digital Privacy Expert at NordVPN, says that this year will bring even worse cybersecurity threats, including phishing emails, ransomware attacks, and Wi-Fi hacks. Those threats are especially dangerous for travelers, as they often connect to public Wi-Fi or book hotels a

India is incredible, with its gigantic forts, sumptuous palaces, and rich flora and fauna. Embark on a fascinating journey to discover all this and more with the Maharaja Express, the most popular luxury train not only in India but also in the world. Every suite is inspired by the classic salons of the erstwhile Indian princes, but equipped with modern amenities. Every en-suite cabin of the most popular luxury train in India is equipped with the best of amenities  (including climate control syst