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You have got to go here...BCFerries - British Columbia, Canada.

Now this blog may throw you off a little bit as I want to encourage you to do something as opposed to just going somewhere.  You must ride on the BCFerries system!

I know a lot of people who have taken a ferry from Seattle to Victoria, B.C., but not a lot who have experienced the spectacular ride from Victoria to Vancouver, or to other Southern Gulf Islands in Canada - I am here to tell you it is a must do!

On a two-week road trip I w

If you want to immerse yourself in the legendary history and ethnicity of India, then Golden Triangle Tour is the best option for you. It is the most appropriate way for you to get a litter deeper into the personal life of the Indians. In this tour, travelers can also savor food of different castes and religions. The best thing about this tour is its itinerary that includes three most significant destinations of our country named as Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. All these three places are widely famed

Autumn is harvest season and that means tons of festivals across the world marking the occasion. Food, wine, and of course beer are all fair game. I was extremely psyched to attend Mohegan Sun’s First Annual Brewfest and have my pick of sampling over 100 different brands. I quickly discovered that not only a ton of local breweries were spreading good cheer but some established giants offered up some obscure seasonal offerings as well. Here are some I’ll be hunting down and looking forward to tas

River Ganga is the holiest of all holy rivers that flow through India. It is known by many names. As it came down from “Swarga” on severe penance done by King Bhagirath, it is called Bhagirthi after him. Its 108 names are given in Gangastottara. In English language it is called as Ganges. In Calcutta or Kolkatta it flows as Hooghly.  

Many holy towns and pilgrimage spots exist on the banks of Ganga. Varanasi or Kashi is the Mokshpradayani City which rests on the Trishul of Lord Shiva while

Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Monday restarted direct flights to Myanmar's commercial capital Yangon after a 12-year hiatus, underscoring renewed interest in the fast-reforming nation.

The carrier pointed to the rising number of business travellers and tourists headed to Myanmar, a one-time international pariah state that has recently introduced a raft of democratic reforms as it opens up to the world.

ANA, which suspended flights in 2000 due to political instability in the country, said i

Hundreds of curry lovers, food experts and restaurant owners from across the world gathered in London for a gala ceremony to recognise the talents of chefs, the unsung heroes of the kitchen. The awards are the brainchild of Syed Nahas Pasha and his brother, Syed Belal Ahmed, who run Curry Life magazine regarded as the authoritative voice of an estimated 10,000 Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants, take-away and associated businesses in Britain.  Nahas Pasha explained what makes the Curry Life awa

Visiting Boston has just become easier.  No more muddling through guidebooks, maps, tour ideas and using recommendations from relatives who were here 30 years ago.  

Now there is an up-to-date app that gives you all the theater groups, musical groups, festivals, museums, libraries, dance groups, symphonies, in one place.

Find out what's going on when its' going on, whether it's free or what the exact cost is, what the address is, etc.

Boston Arts & Culture has been introduced to the iTunes store fo

The Peñas Blancas River in north central Costa Rica is a good example. The clear tropical river runs through the Tilaran Mountain Range, fed by pristine waters of the Monteverde cloud forest, and converges with the San Carlos River east of Arenal Volcano. While most tourists flock to the area for the famous cone-shaped Arenal Volcano, its hot springs, and the main town of La Fortuna, few experience the magical charm of drifting leisurelythrough lush rainforest hidden from the world on a long, wi

Boston Arts & Culture is the newest app from Julie Hatfield, who has lived in Boston for more than 40 years and explored every theater group, dance group, cultural festival, opera company, symphony orchestra, rock group (she's Juliana Hatfield's mom) and museum/library within 50 miles of the city.  She has also sung with several choral groups along the way, and covered Boston fashion and society for the Boston Globe.

This is where to find out what kind of theater you'd like to see while in Boston

55 miles northeast of Las Vegas on Interstate 15, a sign indicates  Exit 75, the turn off for the Valley of Fire, Nevada’s oldest & largest state park.  We love coming to this preternatural marvel of nature, named for the amazing red sandstone formations left after immense, shifting sand dunes were formed during the age of the dinosaurs, 150 million years ago.  The oldest rock in the park, though has been dated at about 600 million years old.  Imagine!  Once an ancient sea covered this desert, s

When touring Cham Islet, or Cu Lao Cham in the ancient city of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province you are bewitched by splendid landscapes with wonderful sandy beaches, forested hills and the glorious clear, blue sea.

A view of Cham islet in Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam Province – Photo: Thanh Hai When touring Cham Islet, or Cu Lao Cham in the ancient city of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province you are bewitched by splendid landscapes with wonderful sandy beaches, forested hills and the glorious clear, blue

One of the most enjoyable activities as the weather cools down is spending a few days dipping in the deliciously warm waters of a hot spring. Unknown to most, Beijing has a wide variety of beautiful hot spring resorts within a short drive from the city center, which are perfect for a fall weekend getaway.

Perfectly paired with a trip to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, the Jiuhua Hot Spring Spa Resort offers a wide variety of pools and other spa treatments. The pools are fed by a prehis

Every year, the rainy season, water from the Mekong River upstream overflow of Dong Thap Muoi and Long Xuyen quadrangle, creating a “floating water season.” This is an exciting time to visit Tram Chim and Melaleuca Tea Master.

This is also the season cast, was made, cork cotton pickers in the fields of agricultural vast Southern country. Living in a land only thing they bring par, sentence management. Flooding season coming soon with upstream. Water season, in Tram Chim Tam Nong (Dong Thap), Lang

So in honor of the earthquake we just had here in New England, the Walnuts here would like to discuss some quick tips when your find yourself in the middle of one.  First (as i did) yell at your mother who is completely oblivious to the house shakin’. After you’re done alerting others in your vicinity, you’ll want to do the following:

1. if in your house, go under a doorway or table and protect your head/neck so nothing falls to damage that pretty face of yours.
2. if outdoors, stay away from buildings/

Why Does Airline Food Taste so Awful?

(Listen to the 1-minute Travel Audio PostCard)

Is it actually the food the airlines serve (when they do) that tastes so bad, or is it the flying experience make the food taste so awful?

Wired Magazine reported that a handful of brave volunteers made “the ultimate sacrifice for science” and ate airline food. Voluntarily.

Apparently a lab was set up that perfectly simulated the intense dryness, stale air and ear-irritating low pressure of airline cabins.

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You don't have to play golf to enjoy a stay at PGA National Resort & Spa. But it helps.

Although the plush Palm Beach Gardens resort radiates with recreational diversions, golf is the engine that keeps it humming.

With prime time for snowbirds right around the corner, the South Florida oasis

will open a new course Nov. 1 and will welcome participants to its "Institute of Performance," a training facility designed to help both beginners and professionals -- plus the vast army of golfers who rat

India is a country which is fully fledged in all its inheritance incorporated from the past. The natural scenic beauty and historical edifices grab thousands of tourists to this legendary nation, every year. Magnificent and natural grandeur of India can’t be missed if you are a travel enthusiast. India is an amalgamation of profound history, fascinating diversity, vibrant fairs and festivals, spirituality and equality. India has achieved the great heights in the list of country with the most tou

An outstanding value for your money can be gained when you take up a business class flight for your traveling purposes. Hardcore business executives who travel 24/7 will consider this option to be fruitful because of the advantages associated with this.

The best part about business class is that it is a combination of the perks of luxury travel with ever more affordable prices. Business class flights are intended for comfort and it starts with the initial booking.

When you want a Business Class fl

The boyhood home of “Hammering” Hank Aaron is in a place of honor next to the stadium that bears his name. His home is also a museum that chronicles his life and career. Aaron was held in high regard by all those who played ball with him.  At the museum’s opening there was a long list of VIP guests including Willie Mays, Bob Feller, Rickey Henderson, Bruce Sutter, Reggie Jackson and Ozzie Smith. Aaron is quoted as saying, “I have had great things happen to me, but today is the greatest day I hav

Special Offer - Egypt in a Nutshell - 8 Days - For those without a lot of time this is the perfect trip to experience the diversity of Egypt in a short time. Visit Cairo, Alexandria, Baharaia Oasis and Luxor.  Prices start from 504 USD for single occupancy / 396 USD for double occupancy.  Trip must be reserved by 30 November and travel must be completed by 31 December 2012.

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