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Menorca; Summer hot spot for Europeans

[caption id="attachment_6074" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="photo credit: in2menorca.com"][/caption] Just off the coast of Spain a small island called Menorca is known for one of the best summer vacation spots within Europe. Many Europeans flock to this island because of its sandy golden beaches, clear turquoise waters, and it’s spectacular scenery across the countryside. But to find the best, quie ...

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Toronto filmmaker’s official indie-movie website launches!

In January, we featured the launch of the official Turysta trailer. Now, you get the real thing! Check out some really cool insights and a lot more interesting information on the official Turysta website. www.turystathemovie.com The simple and elegant feel of the website showcases the aesthetic tone of the trailer and this “coming soon” picture. The main page – a “postcard themed image” of the main characte ...

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Top 5 Valentine’s Day Activities for Singles

Ok so maybe valentine's day is a little overrated but regardless of whether you're in a relationship or not, it's a great day to appreciate those around you. Let it be your boyfriend, friends or family, take some time to contact them, see what's up and share your love! To all the single people out there, why not organize a night out with friends? The last thing you want to do is stay home and be sad! Top 5  ...

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Top best Snorkelling Destinations in the World

Grand Cayman Islands The Grand Cayman Islands are the premier destination for rich coral reefs, high visibility, and array of sea life in the Caribbean region. These islands are popular for the following sites: the underwater grottos, cemetery reef, and the Eden Rock. Although the popular site where thousand of tourists visit each year is the Stingray City. The hidden passages and the underwater terrain is ...

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Transportation in South Africa

When it comes to transportation in a different country, I can easily find a common denominator if I look back at all my travels experiences. Unless I had a friend who lived in the country I was visiting, I never rented a car and turned my backpacking trip into a road trip. I normally relied on planes, buses, trains or ferries to take me from point a to b. But given that I was in Africa last year and I'm goi ...

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Full Moon Party

What is it about a full moon party that attracts thousands of people per month? Well, it is said that sometime ago, backpackers found that the best time to sit on the beach and enjoy the scenery was when it was a full moon. The popular choice to sit on the beach and have a few drinks, shaped into a party where now over 10, 000 – 20,000 people attend the full moon parties in Thailand. People from all over th ...

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Year of The Dragon

The year of the Dragon is considered the luckiest year in the Chinese Zodiac. It’s seen as a powerful king because it’s made up of animals such as a tiger, snake, and an eagle. But many people use to think the dragon was a symbol of evil and seen as a threatening animal, however it’s rather a symbol of power, superiority and rule. Which is why the Chinese believe that people who are born in the year of the ...

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Is the Romance of Traveling Gone?

Not to World Explorer and Author Henry Biernacki Expensive air fares for cramped planes, irritating baggage fees and exhaustingly long security lines – traveling isn’t what it used to be in that bygone era when boarding a plane for exotic destinations held the imagination. But world traveler and writer Henry Biernacki says travel doesn’t have to be a trauma – it just depends on how you approach the journey. ...

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Cambodia: Angkor Wat

About a month ago, a friend of mine got back from Cambodia. He did travel to many other destinations around Asia, but one of his favourite destinations was Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Below are a few images that he shared with and I thought you all would love to see too. The temples here are anywhere from 1000-600 years old. These pictures are all amazing, but they don't capture the feeling I got when I was wal ...

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Travelling etiquette around the world – how to fit in with the locals when eating and drinking on your travels

Experienced travellers will know that there's nothing worse than insulting a particular custom or tradition, but thankfully, by learning a little bit about travel etiquette, it's easy to avoid this predicament. Instead of horrifying your hosts, aim to impress by being aware of cultural differences and respecting them, especially when it comes to eating and drinking. One of the greatest pleasures of travelli ...

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