I recently flew to Auckland for a family reunion. My step-father was turning 90 and so family connections from Australia and New Zealand decided to …
Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
In the past pilgrims would undertake the long trek to Santiago de Compostela for religious reasons, but nowadays a lot of people go simply to …
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My Visit to the Hamilton Gardens New Zealand – A Must See
During my recent visit to New Zealand for a family get together, I had the good fortune to take a run down to Hamilton to visit the gardens. My …
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What Will I See in the Smithsonian Institute?
Although the Smithsonian is quintessentially American, the benefactor of this Institution never visited the States. In his will, a British Scientist …
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Holbox Island, Mexico Is A Whale Of A Vacation
The main industry on Holbox Island is fishing, but there is a growing tourist industry around Whale Shark watching. The whale shark is the …
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How to Get to the Catacombs in Paris
One of the more interesting, if not macabre attractions in Paris are the catacombs. It's a definite must do especially if you are looking for …
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Tijuana – Mexico – Everything You Need to Know
Forty million people cross its border each year, it’s the birthplace of Caesar Salad, folks in California call it TJ and it has its own verb! It could …
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Guatemala – Things to See and Know
Traveling to Guatemala is a life long ambition for me. I always remember having to write an essay about 'The Chicle Gatherers of Guatemala' at …
Top Ten Things to See and Do in Bali
Bali is an island in Indonesia, east of Java and west of Lombok. Indonesia has a small minority of Hindus and most of them live in Bali – …
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A Day Tour into the Bavarian Alpine Region of Germany – A Personal Account
Starting on a cold November morning, somewhere in the range of zero degrees Celsius, I headed to the meeting point across the road from the Munich …
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Tour of the Castles of Mad King Ludwig II – Linderhof Castle
Some time ago we took a tour bus to visit the castles of King Ludwig II. The tour guide was excellent and gave us lots of information about Germany …
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Chianti Wine Road: Tuscan Villas, Towns and Landscapes
The history of viticulture in the Chianti region in Tuscany dates back to the time of the Etruscans in the eighth century BC. The wine evolved …
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A Visit to Tidbinbilla – Canberra’s Deep Space Communication Complex
I have always been fascinated by space and what is out there in the great beyond, so it was with delight that Paula and I took my grandaughter …
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A Touch of Heaven – A Short Trip to Cannes
'A touch of heaven in such a short period of time.' How can you describe a place that you equate to how you feel heaven feels like in words. You …
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Destination : Dublin
So You’re Going to Dublin! Wow. Let it sink in - over there, crossing the pond, touching roots that reach far across the world and deep into the …
Volunteer Travel: A New Twist – By Abbey Algiers
As a teacher in the United States, I like to look for affordable trips for my summer holidays. Since my favorite spot to visit is Spain, getting there …
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Australian Lore: The Legends of the Three Sisters
Aboriginal legends in Australia are plentiful and rich, and if you are traveling to New South Wales to go on a Blue Mountain day tour or to take in …
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Unforgettable Sipadan Scuba Diving Experiences – Sipadan Island – Malaysia
When you visit Sipadan, an island situated just off the coast of Sabah in East Malaysia, one of the activities you really should try is the …
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