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Ashikaga Flower Park: "Christmas Fantasy"

Holiday lights season is almost upon us! Brilliantly colored, intricate illuminations are one of the highlights of a winter trip to Japan, and Tobu Railway Group presents some of the best. These include: Tokyo Skytree, the cit's tallest structure, where colorful lights turn it into the world’s tallest Christmas tree; Ashikaga Flower Park, a magnificently landscaped illuminated garden, recognized as one of the country's three best light shows; the tenth an

The entire idea of experiencing a folk festival is to see into the local culture and understand the tradition that the communities hold onto for generations. What is it that makes these festivals so unique? How do they manage to retain their age-old practices and beliefs despite all the modernization around them? These questions always intrigued me. So when I got a chance to cover Rajasthan's famous Pushkar Mela for a travel magazine (this year held November 15-23, in 2019 Nov. 4-12), I jumped

Dunedin is a very vibrant and architectural city that also gives you the view of the magnificent harbour. It offers a wonderful view of nature and reflects the heritage of New Zealand. It is situated on the east coast of the South Island. With a Dunedin travel guide, you get well acquainted with the place which will ultimately help you explore the cities in a better and affordable way.

The surrounding Otago Peninsula is known for the mainland albatross breeding colony of various ocean birds, an

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Daily traffic jams here in Dubai are a significant hindrance. After all, they take a lot of time and can be spent in a more pleasant and meaningful way. With Rental Cars UAE, we know you do not want to wait. So the only caretaker is your car rental - and it's up to you to get to the airport! You jump straight. Then, avoid traffic jams. And here are five tips to achieve this:


1. Avoid Rush Hour

The morning rush hour in the Dubai starts at 07:00 and lasts until 9:00 in the morning.

Renting a car for your vacation can be a stressful experience. Even if you get a good deal, you might worry about arriving past the company’s office hours or them running out of vehicles, giving your preferred car to another customer or aggressively trying to sell you upgrades. After your vacation, you might still be anxious about being charged for damages you were not responsible for or outright being ripped off with fake claims of damages or traffic violations.

So here are 6 tips to help you a

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

                                                                                   – John McRae, “In Flanders Fields”

The horrific “Great War” that embroiled dozens of countries, kingdoms, empires, and colonies, and scarred and shaped all of world history for the past century, was fought from July 1914 to Nove

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Just two blocks from the White House and within walking distance to everything the nation's capital has to offer, it's easy to see why The Willard InterContinental in Washington DC is known as the "Residence of Presidents" and has remained an anchor in a town that's undergone countless transformations over the hotel's 200-year existence.

In 1862, National Hawthorne wrote, "The Willard may be much more justly called the center of Washington and the Union than either the Cap

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When visiting a fascinating new destination, there’s nothing cooler than staying in equally intriguing accommodations. And so here are some of the most fascinating in key #IberiaDestinations in Latin America.

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Mendoza province is the heart of Argentina wine country, Latin America’s number-one source of the fruits of the vine, and its growing wine tourism industry has in recent years given rise to some superb hospitality options. One of the most interesting

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Our planet is a beautiful place, and one lifetime is barely enough to experience it. Count yourself lucky if you can visit at least three of these five places chosen by Edward Granlund, travel enthusiast, which are some of the most breathtaking and gorgeous places on Earth.

Kauai, Hawaii

One might call this a paradise, and you wouldn't be wrong in doing so. It's also one of the rainiest places on Earth, so prepare your raincoats because it's raining cats and dogs here. Palm trees

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When I visit Madrid, I always make a point of stopping at least once for a drink or a feed in one of the focal points at the heart of the historic downtown – aka Madrid de los Austrias, Habsburg Madrid. The cobblestone Plaza Mayor (which means simply “main square”) is a short stroll southwest of Puerta del Sol – the local equivalent of Picadilly Circus or Times Square – and forms an impressive rectangle indeed, 129 by 94 meters (423 x 308 feet) in size.

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The gastronomy and cuisine of Vietnam's capital become one of the most attractives aspects for many visitors to Vietnam. Do you want to find out some places to pursue your passion for cooking? Here are some recommendations for Hanoi vegetarian cooking classes, geared especially toward foreigners. Here are a half dozen to watch for:

Hanoi Cooking Center

The place provides daily cooking and vegetarian classes. Firstly, you need to prepare the fresh raw ingredients by going to the local market or

Especially known for its Tanjore school of painting, Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian religion, art, and architecture. Sited on the banks of the River Cauvery, Thanjavur is famous for its Brihadeeswar Temple built by Rajaraja Chola in the year 1010 AD. Considered as an important agricultural centre located in the Cauvery Delta and is known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu'. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments are located in and around T

 

 Are you the type of person who would trade a long walk on the beach while watching the sunset with alpine or cross-country skiing without hesitation? Do you consider yourself an adrenaline seeker? If you do, nobody can blame you, especially taking into account the major benefits provided by this aerobic endurance activity. Hitting the slopes is fun and exciting, but the strength achieved after several weeks of skiing will make you feel invincible. According to researches, whether you view it

Going on a road trip -whether in a car or with a camper rental - should be all about relaxation, excitement, and leaving your worries behind. Unfortunately, there are a wide range of stress points when it comes to traveling that can creep in and cause you worry during trips. There are a wide range of issues that can come up on the road that can go a long way toward ruining your enjoyment of the journey due to stress and worry. Fortunately there are some planning tips that can work to ease the

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Quick, what’s the capital of the Rainbow Nation?  It’s certainly understandable if you immediately thought Johannesburg. And if Cape Town came to mind, you’re partly right – it is, after all, the seat of parliament. But the country’s president and the rest of the executive branch and administration are based in a rather smaller city (pop. 742,000, metro area 2.9 million) just an hour north of Joburg.

Personally, I’d heard of Pretoria way before the other two, thanks to, of all thing

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For many families, summer might not be the best time to take a long vacation. Many people either need to wait until the season is over, or they prefer to go on vacation in the fall when it’s a little cooler outside. This also means crowds die down quite a bit after the peak season of summer passes, and prices can drop exponentially as well. So for those who love a long fall holiday, check out these 4 vacation spots that are perfect for the season!

Lake Havasu City, Arizo

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Happy Halloween! And what better day to explore the dark side of one of Europe’s most atmospheric big cities. Since its founding in the 9th century, the Czech Republic’s enchanting and enchanted capital has certainly accumulated its share of ghosts, ghouls, and grim goings on – including plenty that’s mysterious, occult, and blood-soaked. Prague was known in the Middle Ages as a capital of alchemy and astrology, and of course the legend of the Golem – the red-eyed clay monster created

For decades one of Mexico's most popular and beloved resort cities, Puerto Vallarta has become reknowned for not just its beaches, dining, nightlife, and ecotourism, but also its art galleries, fed by astonishing talents both local and expat. And it's that vibrant arts scene that kicks into especially high gear for six months each year in the form of a weekly "open house" at a key handful of galleries displaying a mix of traditional and cutting edge, Mexican and international.

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There's nothing quite like going somewhere new with a complete clean slate. Other than maybe a few searches on Instagram to see what photos people have taken and shared in that location, everywhere you look is fresh and brand new. But where to start? You may be aware of some of the most iconic sights. You may have done a ton of research. But there really is no better place to start than with a walking tour. In fact, it should be on everyone's itinerary when exploring a new

Port Dickson is a town on the coast of south-central peninsular Malaysia, just over an hour south of Kuala Lumpur. The town used to produce charcoal, hence was also called "Arang" (charcoal) in the Malay language. There was also a carbon mine at Port Dickson. Today it's a popular holiday destination and is known for Beaches. There are many other tourist attractions in Port Dickson to visit, but in this post I'm are going to cover its four best beaches:

Blue Lagoon (Pantai Tanjung Biru)

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