Situated along the Camino de Santiago in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Pamplona explodes in early July when both revelers and religious observers flock to the town for the festival of San Fermín which runs from noon on July 6th…
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Sandwiched between Thailand and Vietnam, the little kingdom is gaining popularity as a romantic getaway, with a wide accommodation range including five-star resorts and remote ecotourism lodges to suit every budget and taste. La Residence d’Angkor, a luxury Orient-Express hotel…
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Singapore is one of the four “tiger states” in Asia that made it from an emerging to an industrialized country in a short time
“The Largest, Longest, and Finest Street in the World.” – Daniel Defoe The Royal Mile is part of Edinburgh’s Old Town and is the Scottish capital’s most notable area, rich in history and also linked with some of the city’s…
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Tobago is an untainted hidden jewel of the Caribbean. There is no hype to its proclamation of being the “Capital of Paradise: clean, green, safe and serene.” Believed to be the Robinson Crusoe island and often called “the Galapagos of…
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Camden Town has long been famous for its markets and past association with punk culture. Now things are a lot tamer but the market still has a lot to offer in the way of clothes, gifts, trendy bars and cafes…
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Hertz, Alamo, Europcar, City and Only car rental companies in Oaxaca, Mexico, are options; but the downsides of renting a car, van or motorcycle in Oaxaca often outweigh the benefits. One must consider traffic and parking, Oaxacan drivers on the…
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Although many stores and vendors accept U.S. currency, tourists pay a steep penalty when using dollars. This “street rate” of exchange can be 30-40% less favorable than the bank rate, and budget-conscious tourists should convert dollars to pesos prior to…
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Perhaps best known as the home of the University of Mississippi, also known as “Ole Miss,” the city of Oxford Mississippi is an excellent place to visit in the summer months, due to the number of exciting attractions that are…
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The New Jersey Shore has been typically prone to stereotypes about drunk, frat-boy meatheads and cat-fighting women in their 20’s. They hang out there, for sure, but there are many beaches along the Shore that offer up beautiful views, family…
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