You may have thought of going to Istanbul to visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Haghia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Your read the Spice Bazaar is a must-see place and one of Istanbul’s most vibrant attractions. You even pondered to include a Bosphorus Cruise, a boat ride that takes you past Ottoman Palaces, as well as […]
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Ten years ago Panama was in the forefront of attracting American retirees. Hailed as another Florida in the making, many soon-to-retire Americans looked at Panama as an ideal country in which to retire. With a democratic government and stable economy, solid 30% plus middle class, many members of which were educated in the United States,
Without a doubt, Nice is one of the most glamorous destinations in the Mediterranean and although it has all the trappings of a modern city, it has a long, rich history you certainly ought to make the effort to see. Head to the old town district and you can explore the ancient settlement of Cemenelum.
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If you”re planning a trip to Goa in India, chances are spending a few days lounging on one of its beautiful beaches will be high on your list of things to do – but with so many stretches of sand to choose from, where do you begin? Base yourself in the state capital of Panaji
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The medieval city of Prague is a beautiful thing. The almost fantastical buildings in its old center, and the eeriness of pointy Charles Bridge statues illuminated in dusk’s orange light, seem to give credence to its uber-popular Witches Night. Held on April 30th every year, Witches Night describes the festivities that stem from a long
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The idea for this trip came about rather suddenly when plans for another trip began to fall apart. Now I’m not sure when they’ll reopen the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but if I don’t get a solid travel fix at least once a year, then my mental condition will likely start deteriorating. That this
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Holidaymakers planning to spend some time in London this year will always find plenty to do to keep them busy. With a world-famous theatre district, internationally-renowned restaurants and many historical attractions to see, you”ll never be bored on a trip here. It also has a vibrant art scene, so it is well worth taking a
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Egyptians take great pride in their national cuisine. Egyptian cooking is associated with its long, ancient history and much of the traditional cooking techniques and ingredients are a reminder of these classical times. Trying the local cuisine is an essential part of Egypt holidays. If you’re planning a Trip to Egypt on your holidays, make
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The Caribbean islands have numerous festivals going on at any given time, usually of the traditional, musical or sport variety. Some occur once a year; others every weekend. Music, masks and bright costumes are usually part of these upbeat festivals; dancing in the street is a regular occurrence. For some people, a holiday in the
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Varanasi known to the devout Hindu as Kashi, is said to have been founded by Shiva, Lord of the Universe, and destructor of the Evil. Its one of the oldest living cities in the world, as also one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India. Its principal attraction is the long string of ghats
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