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Back to Nature: Get Outdoors and Go Camping in France

The countryside of France contains almost one half of the total campsites in Europe, boasting over 10,000 registered camping locations that range from primitive clearings to fully equipped caravan parks. Referred as “le camping sauvage” by the French, outdoor campsites in France are rated like hotels with classifications ranging from one star to four stars sites. France has five National Parks in the Southw ...

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Camping in Cornwall

At just about every time of the year, Cornwall finds itself awash with tourists, and it’s easy to see why. Touring Caravan Sites and campsites are becoming increasingly popular with visitors to England’s most westerly county, which is largely down to the ease of access to just about any part of Cornwall, but the quality and range of amenities on site have improved dramatically. Some of the best campsites in ...

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Best Island Breaks

One of the highlights of the year for holiday-goers everywhere is when it’s time to book package holidays abroad. This is the point when you’ve weighed up all the options, finished scouring all those online deals and reached a decision on where and when you’re going to go. Maybe you’re planning to jet off to a far-flung Caribbean island, take the kids to Florida for the holiday of a lifetime or spend a budg ...

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A Wine Tour in South Africa

Even if you're not a wine junkie, you most probably know that South Africa is one of the top new world wine producer. If you didn't, well now you know! South Africa was introduced to wine when the Dutch arrived in South Africa. The first vineyard was introduced in Constantia which is the closest vineyard to Cape Town, perfect for a one day trip if you're tight on time. Otherwise, you can visit Stellenbosch ...

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Bulungula is Paradise, Really

Where to begin with Bulungula? I guess it all started when I was reading the lonely planet book to plan my backpacking trip to South Africa. I came across Bulungula without paying too much attention to it. It was only when I was reading the lonely planet forum for ideas that I noticed travelers emphasizing on making a stop in Bulungula. I knew from the beginning that I wanted to spend some time on the Wild ...

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A Road Trip in South Africa

When planning our trip to South Africa, it seemed obvious that renting a car would be the best option in discovering this country. Loads of people recommended it, so why not have the luxury of visiting a new country in a rental car? And so, that's exactly what we did. We booked the best small car on expedia.ca for about CDN$750 for 18 days with unlimited kilometers. Great deal we thought! Once we were ready ...

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First Impressions of Cape Town

Most tourists who travel to South Africa spend their time in and around Cape Town. And with good reason! Cape Town for me is a mix of Rio de Janeiro and Monaco. It resembles Rio because it has a mountain in the city and it's surrounded by beaches and it also has a touch of Monaco in the Clifton and Camps Bay area. The city offers a variety of activities such as enjoying the spectacular views from the top of ...

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Great Places to Backpack in South America

South America is a huge continent of diverse people's, nations, and cultures. The continent is also home to some of the most picturesque and accessible nature-areas in the world, as well as many local economies centered on tourism with an emphasis on simple living and affordability. Geographically, South America also offers a wide variety of landscapes to explore. From dense jungles and rainforests to snow- ...

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7 Less Visited Countries and Why They’re Worth Visiting

[caption id="attachment_7189" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="photo credit: blog.foreignpolicy.com"][/caption] 1. Tuvalu: The smallest country in the world, Tuvalu is an island in the South Pacific, and if the sea level rose just a bit, it would probably disappear. Even though it is a British Commonwealth country, citizens still speak their own language. The country uses the Australian dollar, but ...

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Top places to see in Turkey

Turkey is a nation with plenty to see and do – from sandy beaches to the mountains of the far-east corner of the country. It’s a country where you’ll never feel bored. There a few main sites that you need to explore.  Ephesus [caption id="attachment_7171" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="photo credit: turkeygrouptour.com"][/caption] Drive over to the city of Ephesus, where the home of ancient Roman ...

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