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5 Tips for Reaching Your Travel Goals

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When you realized that life is short and you won’t be young any longer, you vaguely reckon making a resolution to travel more and explore the world! But it’s not like you just won a lottery to chase your dreams. Travel can be expensive, but that shouldn’t stop you from traveling! Here are a few tips that you can follow when you what to explore the world without burning a hole in your pockets.

1. Choose Your Destination Wisely


If you’re looking out for budget traveling, then choose a good destinat

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Allow me to mark the USA's Independence Day to note that when it comes to Revolutionary War tourism, many people automatically think of Boston and Philadelphia. But back before, during, and after the American Revolution (1776-1983) and the years leading up to it, New York City was as now the largest and one of the most important cities of the nascent United States of America – and in fact even served as the independent country’s very first capital, from 1789 to 1790. S

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An Introduction to Seoul, South Korea

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On the Han River, South Korea's capital is truly a global city and offers a wealth of places and experiences to delight any visitor. There are many things to do in Seoul. Here are some of the cool places you can visit: 


-Nanta Theatre is a non- verbal stage production. 


-Samcheong- dong Bukchon is a place which has a historic village, a coffeehouse and a shop where you can shop your heart out.


-Myeong Dong is a place which is very popular with shopoholics, with a famous night market and a band

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  1. Make adequate arrangements for sufficient money


Your sole aim for the trip is to achieve something for the business. If you become unable to get it because of some money crisis, then your regret will be huge. This is why, before you start your journey, do adequate arrangements to ensure the frequent flow of money. But make sure they should not prove expensive or complicated to you. Availing loans on simple terms can be a hassle-free solution of your financial concerns, even if you have bad credi

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Top 8 Musts in Munich

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Munich
is the third largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg, with a population of 1.5 million with the Munich Metropolitan Region home to more than 6 million inhabitants.


It is considered the capital city of the southern region of Germany, and is the capital of the southern state of Bavaria in the German Federation.


It has a special flavor as it carries the mantle of being home to one of Germany’s iconic symbols the BMW car which is manufactured by Bavarian Motor Works, a car rental Mu

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South Africa's Intoxicating Wine Country

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by Miguel Martínez Rabanal


The diverse country at the bottom of the African continent has been making quite a quality name for itself in winedom in recent years – these days South Africa is the world’s ninth-largest wine producer – although winemaking here dates back to the 17th century. Its wines are bold and distinctive, and the winelands in its western Cape lovely to visit. Truly an oenophile bucket-lister!


To delve into South Africa’s winemaking history, we have to go back to 1655, when

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In the heart of Brazilian Amazonia is Manaus, the gateway to Amazonia, a huge swath of over 4,000 square kilometers, covering nine Brazilian states and home to most of the nearly 210 indigenous tribes in the country.

Manaus is a perfect destination for those who are fond of ecotourism, thanks to its many natural parks and environmental reserves. Tourists can enjoy sightings of typical animals in the region, such as a fish known as the peixe-boi-da-amazônia and several species of macaws.

Now,

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7 Tips for Traveling With Friends

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For a trip between friends does not turn into a bust, several things should be taken into account, including budget management, organization of trips or activities for children if there are any. And to paraphrase the old stiff-upper-lip British phrase: stay calm and have fun!  Here are another seven things to keep in mind:

Consider Renting a House

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From an economic point of view, you will definitely be a winner and quieter than at the hotel or at the campsite. Try to find a spacious place with eno

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Who says you have to travel far and wide, all the way to the Swiss Alps to enjoy the scenic hills and valleys and lush greenery? Because, we have it all here, in one corner of the scenic Chamba Valley of Himachal. A small grassland with velvety slopes, enveloped with lines of pine and deodar trees; no, we aren’t talking about a land from a fairy tale. This tiny settlement is located in the northwest of Himachal Pradesh, about 22Km from Dalhousie and 24Kms from Chamba.


Welcome to the Switzerland o

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Memphis, we were looking for what was happening in your restaurant scene, and we found it! Recently a fellow writer and myself were lucky enough to learn firsthand what the food vibe was like in this city.


Good restaurants abound in Memphis, and one of the finest is run by a pair of great chefs who have been nominated for9009252286?profile=original the James Beard Best Chefs award, Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman. They opened Catherine & Mary's in a renovated apartment building downtown Memphis two years ago. These two brin

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Shaved ice dessert at Shogetsu Himuro



Nikko, an area just less than two hours north of Tokyo on the Limited Express Tobu-railway line, has been famous in Japan for more than a century, providing a respite for cooling off and immersing in nature, during Tokyo's hot and humid summers.

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Shinkyo Bridge, Nikko in Summer

One means for cooling off is ice. During winter, Nikko's good-quality natural mountain spring water and traditional methods are used to make hard, highly transparent ice.

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Winter Shaved I

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by Inka Piegsa Quischotte



It’s an undeniable trait of the Spanish national character that most everyone loves a festival. You can safely say that approximately every other week (if not every week) there is a festival, feria, or fiesta somewhere in Spain – including copious music, food, drink, fireworks, firecrackers and general merrymaking.

And one of the biggest, colourful, most pyrotechnic of all is held every June in the Valencian Community city of Alicante (this year, June

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You probably don’t know much about this Canadian city located in the province of Manitoba. It’s not a known tourist destination, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a drab place. It offers a lot of sights, and it also has a rich culture.

Most people don’t bother with Winnipeg, but it’s high time that they do. It’s the only Canadian city to be featured in National Geographic Traveler’s Best Trips 2016. This list features 20 places that are worth visiting, and labeled Winnipeg as the ‘Little Spark on t

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If you're looking for a great day trip from Vietnam's capital Hanoi, consider Tam Coc (above) or Trang An (below), as they feature a boat trip with stunning scenery around with mountain and clear water. I sometimes get asked by our guests which is preferable, and frankly, it's not an easy question to answer. But there are some minor advantages/disadvantages to each.


Tam Coc is a UNESCO World Heritage region often referred to as "Halong Bay on land" for good reason: the similarity of its li

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Morocco's Unique Gnaoua Music Festival

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As the summer begins, it’s heating up in Morocco not just temperature-wise but culture-wise, too. And one cultural landmark unique in all the world – its 21st edition running today through this weekend – is the Gnaoua World Music Festival, one of North Africa‘s – and indeed, all of Africa‘s- most important cultural events.


With a cult following especially among young people, this fun, colourful festival attracts hundreds of music groups and solo performers from around the world,

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8 Concrete Benefits of White Water Rafting

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When it comes to adventure, no other sport can beat the thrill of white water rafting. In the midst of wild foamy water, sailing in a raft is something that no adventurers could afford to miss. Tracing back to its roots, the first expedition took place at Snake River in Wyoming in 1811. However, this expedition was not successful due to the non-availability of suitable gear or training. As of today, white water rafting is a widely popular sport that delivers excitement, thrill, and health benef

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What Awaits on a Tanzania Safari Holiday

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Nature continues to amaze and thrill us. The beauty, mystery and depth it presents can be indescribable. Spending some quality time in nature is undoubtedly one of the best ways to take the edge off and recharge during the holidays. 


In a 2017 post about the best safari holiday destinations worldwide, we mentioned that Tanzania is considered one of the best four safari destinations worldwide. Here are five prime safari experiences in this country which will leave you with eco memories to last a

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The roughly 90 Whitsunday islands form a popular tourist attraction in Australia. and are located off Australia’s northeast coast, in the state of Queensland, they lie exactly at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef site. This is what attracts most people, even though the weather and the available beaches also attract many visitors. Because they forms such a great destination, there is spectacular infrastructure installed in the area.

A greater part of th

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Dehradun is one among the many places in India where the British left an impression with their distinctive architectural sites and institutions. The scenic city nestled impressively in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas may be best known for the number of institutes whose inception can be traced back to the British Era. Dehradun is also laced with other architectural structures that stand as testaments to the British Raj Here are some of the colonial remnants in Dehradun that you can explore

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To many hundreds of fans of jazz and wine the “Champagne Concert Series” at Thornton Winery in Temecula, CA needs no introduction. Now celebrating its 30th season, it has become one of the premier entertainment event series in Southern California. This year’s lineup, now underway through includes some of the best known headliners of the Contemporary Jazz world such as George Benson, Chris Botti, Kenny G, Dave Koz, & Peter White. And that’s just a few of the big names!

This past Sunday’s doub

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