This desert land, where wealth is still measured in camels and nomads wander with their herds across barren dunes in search of water, isn’t an easily-accessible vacation spot. Located on the Atlantic edge of the Sahara desert, Mauritania is just…
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Backpacking with a friend can be a distinctly different experience to that of solo travel; almost as important as deciding where to go is deciding whether to go backpacking solo or with company. Personality Issues to Consider Regarding Solo Travel…
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Tipping is so well established in the United Sates that many US travelers simply follow the customs as they would at home. While this certainly makes restaurant staff happy, it does not always set a good precedent. It is best…
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Interested in seeing Western Canada? A great place to start is Calgary, Alberta. Not only is the city filled with friendly faces eager to offer a warm “hello”, but also the city boasts a variety of unique attractions from the…
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Vacations are never cheap! Ranging from having to take time off work to have to deal with the high price of flying and staying in a hotel.
When traveling or passing though Connecticut, one or more of the Interstates will be used. I91 starts in New Haven, located in the southwest region of the square part of the state (not the thinner diagonal piece in the southwest)…
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A small business owner attends a function, talks to a few other small business owners and hands out business cards. None of them seem super excited, so the small business owner isn’t surprised when the phone doesn’t ring off the…
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Solid as the Rock of Gibraltar. That’s how staunchly British are the citizens of this Mediterranean bastion. Known locally as “Gibs”, they inhabit a strategic peninsula on the southern tip of Iberia that has long been a point of contention…
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The historic city of Beaufort, South Carolina is a popular tourist destination due to its many landmarks and barrier island beaches. The city of Beaufort will officially celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2011, but its settlements date back to almost…
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Rexburg, Idaho, is in the center of an area which offers many winter activities such skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and dog sledding. From the Tetons and Grand Targhee to Yellowstone National Park, there is a great deal to attract the outdoor…
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