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Haunted Palm Beach; Unveiling the Secrets

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Philip Johnsey | 1 Comments

It was shaping up to be a dark and stormy night….really it was; the wind was carrying the dark clouds straight for us. Perfect weather for a ghost tour!!! If you’ve never done a ghost tour, they are a great way to learn the history of an area. I’ve done ghost tours in Savannah, St. Augustine, San Francisco, and they’re…

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Meet The Incredible Croatians

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Mike Lince | 3 Comments

On our excursion to the Santa Barbara wooden church we were met by Father Anđelnko. He explained the significance of the beautiful chapel built of native oak over 400 years ago and the unique craftsmanship that made possible the building of such a solid structure without the use of nails. The interlocking logs are shaped such that the only way…

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Discover Plitvička Lakes National Park

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Mike Lince | 1 Comments

Telling about Plitvička Lakes National Park in Croatia is sort of like telling of one’s experience visiting the Grand Canyon in the United States. It is a place well known for its unique geological formations and natural beauty. And yet, why not share the story, because in both cases it is worthy of being shared again and again given the beauty…

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Seeing Rome – Scooter Style!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by PerpetualPassenger | 3 Comments

Some dream of spending the day wandering the Colosseum, while others imagine paying homage to Saint Peter’s Basilica, but one thing is certain: millions yearn to explore the ins and outs of Rome. If you’re one of those millions and you’re planning a trip to Italy’s famed capital, I’ve got a recommendation for putting an adventurous spin on the typical…

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10 Seconds of Courage

Posted on October 29, 2012 by chelseastuart | 1 Comments

There are so many ways you can learn about culture. You can read about it in a book, in a blog, or find it yourself speaking with someone different from you. The other way to do it is as simple as it can be scary: Go there! Think about another culture like a foreign language. Often times, someone studying a new…

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Natural Wonders of Iceland

Posted on September 18, 2012 by ladyofthezoos | 1 Comments

What a full day of beautiful sunshine, spectacular sights and natural wonders. For our second day in Iceland, we booked The Golden Circle Classic tour with Iceland Excursions. Never have I been on such an amazing tour of natural wonders before. We managed to take in a Viking size boat load of natural wonders, historical sites and Icelandic trivia. From…

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Romanian City, Iasi: THE City of Culture

Posted on September 6, 2012 by grumpytyke | 0 Comments

I am not by nature a city dweller, I much prefer rural life; however, it has been a real pleasure to return briefly to the city where I lived, and taught English, for several years in Romania. The city is Iasi , which is a major city in north east Romania with the country’s oldest University (the city’s name is pronounced…

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My Thai Top 15

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Jennie | 1 Comments

After one year in Thailand, I have come to love a culture and country which is so different to my own. Thailand really does have so much to offer and I have been asked several times what kind of things I would recommend to do…. so thought I would make my top ‘Things to do’ list!! I came to Thailand…

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Go Away – All About Travel

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Lesley | 4 Comments

When it comes to flights, vacations, or any form of travel, I enjoy convenient, one-stop shopping. Spur of the moment is what I’m all about; I’d love to hop on a plane and fly somewhere new and unexpected at the drop of a hat, but with a newborn I need a little bit more structure for the time being. While…

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No Wining Necessary; We’ll Make it Happen

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Lesley | 0 Comments

What’s California known for? When people dream of touring California, what are some top items they include on their bucket list? For Faith and Albert Sun, touring Wine Country from the seat of a bicycle, pedaling past rows of undulating vineyards while enjoying an invigorating sensory experience, was an adventure that simply couldn’t be matched anywhere other than California’s Wine…

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