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Visiting Greenwich, England is one of the places you havegot to go if you love geography, astronomy, or the history of navigation. It is here that the Royal Observatory is situated and the place where world standards of measurement were born. Most notably, it is the location of the Prime Meridian and where Greenwich Mean [...]

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The following is a guest post by Isabel Eva Bohrer: Have you always dreamed of visiting one of the Greek islands but want to learn more about the country’s history as well? If so, then Corfu might be a great travel destination for you. As the second largest of the Ionian Islands, Corfu is a [...]

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Majorca is an island interpreted differently by a number of people—locals, tourists and backpackers. It is true that the island is a destination popular for Northern Europeans, and is primarily focused on providing attractions that appeal to the masses. However this Balearic Island is a gem of the Mediterranean for the exploratory and intrigued traveler. Set just off [...]

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[The following is a sponsored post] An estimated 14 million visitors are lured to London every year, pumping billions of pounds into the local and national economy. Whether tourists are attracted by sites of interest like Buckingham Palace or by the diverse range of London nights  out that can be enjoyed, the English capital is [...]

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[The following is a sponsored post.] So it’s all booked; that chic city break in one of Europe’s trendiest towns, maybe Barcelona, Prague or even Reykjavik. You’ve got your mini tour-guide booklet, and those three or four days meticulously planned so you can make the very most of exploring the culture and sights of a [...]

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[The following is a Sponsored Post] Some of us travel with our stomachs in mind. Some don’t. Either way, it’s not unusual, to say, pre-trip, you’ve thought about the fresh bean sprouted Pho you’ll sit down to in Hanoi or the prospect of a zesty fresh Phat Thai on the streets of Bangkok. Wherever you [...]

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  Responsible Travel appears to be one of those travel companies which aim to put something back—mainly by reducing environmental impacts and making a positive contribution to the local economy and communities. This means they only work with tour operators that have responsible tourism policies. Accommodation owners need to be accredited via a certification organization [...]

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The following is a sponsored post. We’re all traveling much more these days and that’s a great thing, but if you’re the sort of person who likes to stay connected while you’re away, then it’s not always as cheap and easy as you’d think. While mobile phones are plentiful and smartphones offer a full-on computing [...]

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By Stephen Bugno For the Love of Kimchi   Sure the pay was decent, and the working conditions acceptable, but I have to admit, food was a major factor in my deciding to get take a short-term teaching contract in South Korea. I will be blunt—I love Korean food. It is right up there with [...]

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The following post has been sponsored by HotelCalculator.com. If you’re interested in having your website or travel-related product reviewed, please contact me. I’m not always the traveler that books his accommodation ahead of time, but if I were, HotelCalulator.com would be a handy way to go about it. It is a hotel search engine; a tool [...]

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By Stephen Bugno I’m going to dedicate this post solely to Colombian bus rides, focusing on one ride in particular. How does an 80 km (50 mile), 4-hour bus ride turn into a 10-hour trip? Welcome to Colombia in the rainy season. Our bus driver is stressed. I can tell by his furrowed brow. He [...]

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