Lying near the coast of North West Africa, the Spanish island of Tenerife is known for being a winter sun destination for Northern Europeans wishing to escape their dull and dreary winters. During the last forty years Tenerife developed a…
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When exploring Austria, a weeklong loop that includes Salzburg, Hallstatt, Vienna, and a drive along the Danube River provides a delicious sampling of the culture, scenic vistas, and history of the nation. This article will delve into both the tradition…
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The quaint town of Davidson, North Carolina is situated near Lake Norman and Charlotte, North Carolina. Davidson is mostly known for being the home of Davidson College but visitors to the historical town will also find that there is plenty…
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Set up in 1898 by Transvaal President Paul Kruger, the reserve was extended by Major Hamilton and declared a national park in 1926. The Big Five and other game, water and bush birds can be seen right across the Kruger…
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One hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador are the Galapagos Islands, one of the most sought-after locations for underwater photographers and deep-sea divers. The Galapagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago composed of 13 main islands, six smaller islands of…
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Nyon in Switzerland is a lovely little town romantically located on the northwestern shores of Lake Geneva. The top sight in town is the small, white Chateau de Nyon castle from where pleasant views of Lac Léman, the Alps and…
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What’s in a name? Quite a lot, when it comes to remembering them. Lisbon was also considered for this wartime story of romance and international intrigue. Everyone Goes to Rick’s was the original title, and Rick’s Café was actually modelled…
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Helsinki, or in Swedish, Helsingfors, was originally established by the King of Sweden as a small fishing port, when Finland was a Swedish territory. Several wars between Sweden and Russia eventually resulted in the incorporation of Finland as an autonomous…
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Easy to fall in love with at first glance, Switzerland’s tree-encircled capital city sits perched above the stunning greenish blue Aare River, curling through not so much an urban setting as a slice of fairytale lanes dotted with colorful fountains…
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The majority of the cruises to the frozen continent leave from Ushuaia, Argentina or Puntas Arenas, Chile. You cannot fly nonstop from North America to either embarkation point. The most direct routes go through Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina.…
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