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Favoring all destinations that involve water, when visiting Quebec this summer we were drawn to Pointe-au-Pére - at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, 3½ hours north of Quebec City - with its  nautical attractions –  the Empress of Ireland Pavilion, Pointe-au-Pére Lighthouse, and the HMCS Onondaga, a Royal Canadian Navy submarine. We were particularly moved by the story and exhibit of the Empress of Ireland.

The Tragic Fate of the Empress of Ireland

The Empress of Ireland Pavilion houses a muse

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Kedarnath is known to be a holy pilgrimage place located in the northern state of Uttarakhand and situated at 3,584 metres above sea level, nearby the River Mandakini. Kedarnath falls under the four prime sites in Char DhamYatra in India, where the other four are Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Badrinath. Many believe that once in a lifetime, doing a Char DhamYatra is a must, as it leads to liberation (moksha). 

Kedarnath among the four pilgrimage sites is known to be the most prime site, whi

International honeymoon destinations are all the rage among millennials today. There are a plethora of exotic destinations around the world, including South Africa, Dubai, and France. The destinations not only offer romantic getaways, but various adventure activities for everyone. If you are planning a honeymoon, you can choose from carefully constituted Honeymoon Tour Packages from reputable tour providers. To help you get started picking a destination, here is a list of top five exotic options

The Mediterranean’s second largest island after its neighbour Sicily, Sardinia has become known among holidaymakers internationally for its beaches and the upmarket, jet-settish vibe of areas like its Costa Smeralda, along its northeastern coast. But the other side of this island is an ancient and multifaceted geology and history – as well as a distinctive local culture and not one but two local languages that set it apart from the rest of Italy – which never fails to charm and even fascinate t

Recently my girlfriend Sue Montgomery and I were off for a girls’ getaway to Palm Springs, the Southern-California city of luxurious, boutique hotels designed to pamper and emanate old world charm from those days of past Hollywood glamour and relaxation.

Palm Springs was a city of scandal and partying of some of the most well-known stars and producers of the late 1950s, including the Rat Pack, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe. Sue and I loaded our suitcases into our car, and we were off to

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Dubai is internationally reknowned as a glitzy, super-wealthy mecca on the Persian Gulf. But many visitors also enjoy an excursion out into the dunes surrounding the city for a taste of traditional desert life. And local tour operators have designed a variety of safaris - both day trips and overnighters - to appeal to the desires and needs of a wide variety of visitors:

Morning Desert Safari

This was for the people who do not have a whole day in Dubai and they still want to go on the

Are you are a real fan of coffee, looking to try all types everywhere you visit? Personally, I've never been keen on drinking on the sutff because I can't stand its bitter flavor. However, Vietnamese egg coffee is an exception. I love its perfect fusion between the sweetness and bitterness. Unlike regular Western-style coffee, locals in Hanoi - epicenter of Vietnam's coffee culture - decades ago created their own version, mixing in eggs along with condensed milk into coffee to form a perfect ma

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Family vacations are special events indeed, but they can also be very challenging for parents to get through. Air travel is especially difficult and can be the cause of significant levels of stress for the entire family. Unfortunately for many types of vacation there is no way around going through an airport and flying by private jet is out of the question for most of us. However, there are a couple of things that you can do to make the airport experience less stressful and not be a c

With a population of some 76,000, the city of Tromsø is Europe's main cultural centre above the Arctic Circle, with a mix not just of interesting museums, architecture, surrounding natural beauty and adventure options, and other attractions, but with the added allure, from September through March, of a front-row seat to one of Nature's most astonishing shows, the aurora borealis aka northern lights. 

If you are an adventure lover then this city makes an excellent base for kayaking, fishing, hi

There is something about the music, the cars, the colors, and the weather, that is so… well… cool. It's not important if you are going to stay one day, one month, or for what purpose you are there, there are a handful of classic Cuban activities you will need to participate in before you head home. I listed some of these excellent activities below. But remember, no list is ever complete—the best part of visiting any country is finding your favorite activity or location that you could never have

Baseball, beer and the 600-foot arch are a few of the famous things St. Louis is known for.  And barbeque ribs, too.  But how about gooey butter cake?  Yes, it’s a St. Louis tradition with deep roots in this midwestern city.  

Legend has it, around the year 1930, a German baker added too much sugar, butter or shortening to his cake batter and when it came out of the oven, his wife took a bite and proclaimed, that’s gooey.  People liked it and the cake suddenly became a mainstay in St. Louis.  Va

The country’s largest and most popular inland salt lake is Sambhar Salt Lake. Located in the Thar Desert, this natural beauty is definitely a sight of marvel in a desolate and barren sandy expanse. The lake is bowl-shaped and is on the southwest side of Jaipur, surrounding Sambhar Lake Town. According to legend, the goddess of Chauhan Rajputs, Shakambhari Devi turned a lush green forest into a silver plain as a reward for services done for her. Since the locals feared that the greed would event

You’ll eventually reach a point in your life when you’ll feel restless, and you want to try something new.  It could be something that you’ve been afraid to do before, but maybe you’ll have the courage to try it now.

Maybe you also didn’t have enough resources to do those things before. If you’re financially secure, perhaps it’s time to get out of your comfort zone and do something like travel. No, this isn’t traveling for the weekend. This type of trip means going out there, seeing the world, a

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July 25 is the Catholic feast day of St. James, the biggest date along the Camino de Santiago(Way of St. James), Europe’s most famous religious pilgrimage route, whose endpoint is the majestic cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, believed by the faithful to hold the relics of Spain’s patron St. James “the Great”, the apostle of Jesus Christ, miraculously beamed to the Iberian Peninsula.

Adapting a previous pagan tradition, the Way became been a popular Catholic pilg

This coming November 9-11, visitors to Tochigi City, Japan - dubbed “Little Edo” because of its Edo period townscape and just 70 minutes north of Tokyo’s Asakusa Station on the Tobu Railway line - are in for a special treat, because this is the year of the Tochigi Autumn Festival, held biannually since 1874.

In Tochigi, with architecture and culture shaped by maritime transport, the key draw during the festival is elaborately decorated dashi floats in motion, that “magically” appear after dark.

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Tourism careers in Melbourne and other major cities across Australia are taking off as the travel and tourism market in Australia continues to grow year on year. This means lots of exciting new opportunities are out there for anyone already working in this industry, or for those looking to break into it. Take a look at these key tips on how to do well on this exciting career path, and watch your future soar along with the visitor numbers.

Be prepared for the working conditions

There are many diffe

Holidays are a luxury everyone wants to enjoy from time to time, but they’re also a luxury many struggle to afford. When planning a holiday, costs can quickly add up with flights, accommodation, food and drinks, and luxurious entertainment to consider. Bring a family a long and the price will sky rocket.

These costs can keep people from enjoying the experiences and life long memories that travel can provide. However, there’s ways you can not only save money, but make extra cash while you’re on h

Renowned as one of the United State's most signature historic destinations, America's Historic Triangle (Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown Virginia) is packed with opportunities for gaining a more informed insight into how the American Revolution unfolded, shaping the world's great democratic experiment. The Historic Triangle is also becoming increasingly known as a mecca for craft food and beverages with historical tie ins as well as making history of their own.

Where to Begin

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by Cristóbal Ramírez

Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen, 
Friendly old girl of a town! 
'Neath her tavern light
On this merry night,
Let us clink and drink one down!
To wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen, 
Salty old queen of the sea!
Once I sailed away, 
But I'm home today,
Singing Copenhagen, wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen for me!


These charming lines from the 1950s Danny Kaye musical Hans Christian Anderson (listen below) still do capture the friendly, co

Gonzaga Bay (more properly Bahia San Luis Gonzaga), is about two hours east and four hours south of San Diego, about a quarter of the way down the Sea of Cortez coast of Baja California. And several weeks ago, my girlfriend and I enjoyed a great Memorial Day weekend here. 

Where Did We Stay?

We stayed at a hotel right on the beach called Alfonsinas, but this wasn’t always the plan.  Our initial plan was to camp. We had all of our gear packed and coolers stocked - but as it turned out, every si