One thing about Costa Rica is the country loves a good party! Costa Ricans are known for being gregarious and fun-loving and their enthusiasm is contagious when the country celebrates its numerous fiestas, festivals and horse parades.

Plan your travel to Costa Rica during these cultural events and experience first-hand the country's rich local traditions, tasty cuisine, vibrant music, and sense of fun. Make new friends and have a grand time! Costa Rica's summer season definitely is jam-packed wit

Esta ha sido una interrogante a la que se le han dedicado muchas horas de estudio. Tanto profesionales de las Ciencias Sociales como los entendidos de la Economía han deliberado al respecto. Cabe recordar que hace más de siglo y medio el británico Adam Smith intentó darle respuesta al asunto con su obra «La Riqueza de las Naciones». La discusión se había zanjado cuando se definió el Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) como método infalible para determinar cuáles eran los Estados «ganadores».
No obstant

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When people heard we were going to Mexico City they were shocked, how could we go to such a dangerous place. Our response was always, What do you know about Mexico City, why do you think it is dangerous? To us, it was a chance to experience one of the biggest cities in the world. With a population of roughly 18 million, it is thought to be the third largest city!

Mexico City is a city full of vibrant culture, unique neighborhoods and delicious food. Mike and our friend Chris arrived a few days be

The great icon of really like, Taj Mahal is the living record and the most stunning monument of Native indian. Shah Jahan, who was completely in really like with his third spouse, Mumtaz Mahal became mentally week after her rapid loss of life. To communicate his limitless really like for his nurturing spouse, Mumtaz, Shah Jahan determined on providing a honor to his spouse. Thus this perfect executive awesome of Native indian was designed by Shah Jahan in the storage of his charming associate, M

Many of those who visit the Dominican Republic for its golden sandy beaches, tropical forests, and adventure in Jurassic Park-esque settings discover that it's also home to a world of rich culture, intriguing history and especially some world-class contemporary art.

One of the DR modern art scene's most famous figures was the late Cándido Bidó, whose work earned him international fame in Europe, the United States and the Middle East. His works were highly sought after by foreigner collectors s

Nova Scotia is so much more than I expected. It’s a delight to the senses, a city that speaks to the soul. I went there to learn about the wines, and came home with a wider appreciation of their dynamic and intriguing mix of heritage and culinary mastery. It’s such an easy trip to get there, you should definitely think about adding it to your “must travel to” list. I am glad I did.

Flying into Halifax to start my seven-day trip with seven other writers was easy. The airport is small and easy to n

Your heart beat faster, a moment of anticipation...even how may times you are told that nothing good will come from indulging from it, yet you still come back for more.

In its cholesterol yummy goodness Bebek Goreng had become my comfort food since I had arrived here in Cirebon. Back home bebek (or duck) is not usually part of a staple diet at least where I came from. It was the one of the first restaurants we were introduced to when we first got here. We went to H. Salamet Bebek Goreng. Everbody

The onset of Costa Rica’s “green season” means it is whitewater rafting time! Rainwater flows into Costa Rica’s tropical rivers this time of year, making the rapids bigger and more exciting. What could be more fun than splashing down a warm-water tropical river on a hydro-powered rollercoaster? Costa Rica is one of the world’s top destinations for whitewater rafting.

Tropical rivers in Costa Rica are renowned for their beauty. Thick green jungle splashed with rainbow colors of over-sized flowers,

Melodious bubbling of the river below combines with the metallic “clink” of Common Tink Frogs and the hum of crickets to lull me to sleep. My soft, cushy bed in my modern, comfortable bungalow is just steps from the wild Costa Rican rainforest. I make out the dark outline of large vine-covered trees out the window, and sweet fragrances of night-blooming flowers drift through the room. This is jungle living!

I spent a recent weekend at Portasol Rainforest and Ocean View Community on Costa Rica’s C

There are few animals – and offhand I can’t really think of any birds – with quite the mystique of the iridescent emerald-green denizen of southern Mexico and Central America known as the resplendent quetzal. Since they’re fairly rare (officially “near threatened”) and even more elusive, you’re very unlikely to spot one if you go birding in the scrub forests of the Yucatan or the highlands of Chiapas (they’re somewhat easier to spot further south, in places like Costa Rica and Guatemala, altho

If you’re traveling in a wheelchair, getting around at your destination is a major concern. Yes, there are companies like Wheelchair Getaways that provide wheelchair accessible van rentals but they run around $100 a day, plus tax and mileage.

Luckily, one option is becoming more common in increasing areas of the world…accessible public transportation.

Here in the U.S., the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that new public transit be made accessible and older transit choices be adapted

One day in Bocas del Toro an indigenous man dropped by with a parrot to sell me. I knew I wasn't going to be here long enough to buy pets, but I had owned a parrot when I lived in South America as a kid, and I always wanted another. I figured that when I left Bocas I would let him go, like I did my macaw in Cochabamba.

As long as he was there, I decided to ask him about the indigenous culture. Not necessarily how they lived now, but what their history and traditions were. 

“What island are yo

After half a century of being classified as a national historic site in 1962 and seven years of being recorded in the Vietnamese Guinness Book as the pagoda with the most unique architecture in the country, Mot Cot (One-Pillar) Pagoda was recently recognized as “The Pagoda with the Most Unique Architecture in Asia” by the Asia Record Organization.

This once again affirmed the nearly-thousand year old pagoda’s historical and architectural values. 

 Mot Cot Pagoda is also called “Lien Hoa Dai” becau

A Taiwanese business group visited in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi Wednesday to take part in an international travel fair and boost Taiwan's tourist attractions.

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The 23-member delegation, consisting of representatives of tour agencies, hotels, leisure farms and specialty stores, and led by Wu Tsung-lin, director of the Kuala Lumpur office of Taiwan's Tourism Bureau, will take part in the 2013 Hanoi International Travel Exhibition and Trade Fair slated for April 18-19.

The deleg

Cruising when on a vacation in Thailand Whell the first thing that Thailand offers as their brand is the famous rock formations in the blue turquoise waters.And the best way to enjoy that view is by boat.One or multiple day excursions are available to enable you a good view of this magnificent landscape.The trips are combined with other activities like snorkeling and kayaking, making your travel experience fantastic.You can also make a romantic voyage just for you and your partner,but everything

I met Nemo the other day. Well, actually it was his cousin. Instead of a cute bright orange and white striped Clownfish, this little guy was a vibrant yellow and turquoise with dark stripes. It swam right up to my snorkel mask, in my mind to say, “Hi!” Really, what it was probably thinking was “bug off,” given that it was a Sergeant Major Fish and highly protective of its territory.

I was living the good life on a Planet Dolphin catamaran sailing and snorkeling tour off of Quepos and Manuel Anton

"Gatlinburg Mansion"     $1345 to $2595 per night

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 "Gatlinburg Mansion" is a 14 bedroom luxury cabin, overlooking The Great Smoky Mountains Mount Leconte.  Awe-inspiring views & memorable times await you!  Providing the ultimate in elegance, fun & amenities, this 3 story, lodge sleeps 44 people.

As I stand at the top of the Rio Grande Gorge in the wild lands outside of Taos, New Mexico, I peer down into a 900-foot tunnel of sandstone-brown with a thin string of color – the Rio Grande – at the bottom. It has taken millions of years for this spot to look this way. And it takes only seconds to take my breath away.

When you realize you’re about to go down into the Gorge, it takes your breath away, as well. You can climb down into it, as some do. Or you can do as I’ve done, starting at the bo

Hanoi Imperial Hotel – one of the leading three star hotels in Hanoi is pleased to offer the Summer Package Deals. Taking advantage of our save offers and enjoys your summer holidays for more even benefits, the special opportunity you should not miss in summer 2013.

PACKAGE ONE: 1 night in the boutique Hanoi Imperial Hotel (Deluxe double/twin room), 1 night on charming V’spirit cruise in Halong Bay and 2 way airport transfers. ONLY US$299/two persons (SAVE 30%)

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