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By Borderjumpers.org, a blog by Danielle Nierenberg and Bernard Pollack
We’ve taken some long bus rides in Africa. We spent eight bumpy hours on a bus from Nairobi to Arusha and another eight from Arusha to Dar Es Salaam. The longest so far, though, has been from Kampala, Uganda to Kigali, Rwanda.
Once we finally arrived, we quickly realized, that we've never traveled anywhere quite like Rwanda.
Fifteen years ago one of the largest modern genocides occurred here.
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Take Care at the We Care Spa
If you have ever experienced the signs of burnout, then you will have probably dreamt of escaping the stresses of everyday life and heading to a hideaway to unwind.
Such as the private oasis that is the We Care Spa in Desert Hot Springs, California. This is one of the best-kept secrets of the Hollywood starlets, rock stars and power players who come here to experience the intensive cleansing and personal touch of this healing retreat. We Care really does care about yo
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Waking up on the right side of the bed is easy when you’re in a tropical paradise far from the madding crowd. With ocean breezes beckoning you to come out to play, the remote Biras Creek Resort in Virgin Gorda is utterly sublime. Accessible solely by helicopter or boat, the likes of Diane Sawyer,Michael Douglas, Warren Beatty and Catherine Zeta-Jones have all been spotted here basking in the sunshine and indulging in the resort’s lush, home-made ice-cream.
As one of the world’s top luxury
Two Bunch Palms is an eco-spa situated in Palm Springs that offers a peaceful sanctuary of sacred spaces, natural mineral spring pools, fountains and waterfalls. There is also a tranquil lake, the shores of which are inhabited by exotic birds, natural wildlife and (my favourite) a family of turtles that bathe in the late day sun. The grottoes are the unquestionable highlight of this relaxed environment, while the lithium-rich pool is so soporific that you will notice the healing qualities immedi
No sooner do we do a piece on Travel Insurance, and a volcano blows, stranding thousands of people and ruining hundreds of vacations.
But don't worry, you read our post, bought insurance and you're covered.
Well, it seems that your claim could be denied, depending on whom you bought the insurance from and whether the company views the disaster as "weather related," usually covered, or "natural disaster," questionable coverage. Or a "trip interruption" or "trip cancellation," which is still being w
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Airline Fees Make Pet Owners Dishonest
Nothing gets the ire up of travelers more than when their beloved pets are subject to unfair treatment… and fees by the hospitality industry are considered callous indeed.
Which is why Robin Boggs, an Atlanta consultant, jams her pet Chihuahua in her carry on bag rather than pay the pet fee.
She’s been caught twice and fined $150.00, but that doesn’t deter her because she just thinks the pet fees are another airline grab at her purse.
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There are many reasons why young people want to tr
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Tuscany (Italian: Toscana) is a region on Italy's west coast, on the Tyrrhenian sea. It is one of the most popular places to visit in a country that is itself one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. There are several reasons to visit Tuscany: some of the most important ones are seeing Renaissance art in Florence, eating Tuscan food and tasting the excellent local wines, and after all this enjoying a day at the beach in Viareggio.
Read more about Tuscany at Wikitravel.
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