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See the Best of Mexico Without Going Broke

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Mexico is a paradoxical destination. While the low cost of living should make it extremely affordable for travelers, a variety of factors—namely, an over-abundance of high-end resorts—have made many places in Mexico out of reach for all but the most affluent globetrotters. Whether you’re in the mood for a cocktail on the … [Read More]

4 Thanksgiving Weekend Hotel Deals Under $200 Across the U.S.

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Orlando World Center Marriott According to this Orbitz report, the next couple of days will be some of the best for nabbing the lowest Thanksgiving airfare, whether you’re heading home to see family or venturing out on a vacation. Here are four great Thanksgiving hotel deals that dip as low as $118 per night, and top out at $189. From $129: InterContinental Mark Hopkins (California) Many of the rooms at this glamorous outpost on Nob Hill in San Francisco afford views… [Read More]

Favourite Phrases From My Medical Days

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UPDATE: I’m currently in Latvia having a wonderful time. This was written some time ago but I thought it may still make you chuckle so I’m publishing it now anyway. Enjoy! When the going gets tough, the tough hide under the table. Wait, no. That was Blackadder, not a medical catchphrase after all. I’m hacked off at the moment. Nothing serious (at least I hope not,) just some work and what have you … [Read More]

Foodie Finds: Mercer Hall, Stratford, Ontario

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Categories: Best OfTravelingFoodRestaurant reviewsBody: Nestled along Ontario Street, in Downtown Stratford, Ontario, is an unassuming slate-colored building called Mercer Hall. If you’re interested in eating well (and who isn’t?), I highly recommend you head inside for a meal. You’ll be surprised at the quality of the food here – I didn’t expect Stratford (a theatre town) to be a foodie town, but it is. Oh, how it is.? And look at the handicap ramp for me… [Read More]

Photo of the Week: Inside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul

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Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey This week’s photo was captured inside the magnificent Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. It’s one of several historical attractions in Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul’s Old City, including Hagia Sophia, Topkap? Palace and the Hippodrome.  Built from 1609 to 1616, the mosque is often referred as the Blue Mosque because its interior has over 20,000 blue tiles that line its ceiling. An interesting feature that makes the Blue Mosque unique is that it… [Read More]

Booking Your UK Rail Journey Cheaply

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People who reside in the UK have felt the impact of the increases in train tickets. Travelling costs have become so high that a majority of the people have opted for other options of transport. There are a lot of people who do not have the understanding of how the railway system works. They have been hit hard by the train fees increase. The first step in booking a ticket is to go and look… [Read More]

High Flying: Most Popular Pot Destinations By Budget

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This article was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on October 9, 2015 Amsterdam was once a place where college kids and marijuana aficionados flocked in order to enjoy herb out in the open, eliciting no more than a glance from passersby. But the times, they are a-changin’. Now that marijuana is legal in five U.S. states and the District of Columbia, American pot smokers need not cross the pond for the experience. According … [Read More]

Checking In: A Punta Cana All-Inclusive for Travelers Who Like Flexibility

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Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe Though the area in and around Punta Cana is well-trodden by U.S. travelers, the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe is a 4-star all-inclusive resort that they may not have heard of. Located 12 miles from the Punta Cana airport, and catering to a loyal clientele of repeat visitors from South America, the resort recently underwent a $330 million facelift to keep things fresh. We checked in for some quality beach time and discovered a few pleasant surprises. Here’s our report. What’s Hot: The star … [Read More]

Swimming in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Austria’s Lakes I don’t know why I’d never thought of this before. I’d admired lakes from afar, softly framed by frozen snow. I’d seen them blur past windows and windscreens and snapped them from cobbled lanes and cloistered churches. But until this summer’s sojourn through Austria by bicycle, I’d never thought of them as the best place to travel to for a sun splashed day out. As … [Read More]

Europe is always a good idea. Here are 5 cities we will revisit again and again

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Travel to Europe is always a good idea. For many North Americans, traveling to Europe is THE dream vacation. There are few regions in the world that can compete with Europe when it comes to history, diversity, variety and accessibility. Whenever we talk about future travel plans, a destination in Europe almost always pops up. Scandinavia is next on our travel wish list.  One of the things we love about travel in Europe … [Read More]

Power of Travel Friendships: Global Photo Series

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This is the next to last week of FriFotos – this popular five-year old photo sharing event is sadly coming to an end next week, and so it’s fitting that this week’s theme is FRIENDSHIPS. No matter where we go we always meet new people when we travel, instant travel friendships that while they may not be long lasting, are important to us. With that in mind I wanted to share a few… [Read More]

Discovering Bali

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The Indonesian island of Bali is a favourite destination for Australian holiday-makers, and it’s easy to see why. In this article we take a look at how to get the most out of your visit to this beguiling tropical paradise. When to go If possible it is best to avoid the Australian school holidays as this is generally peak time in Bali. We visited in early October and the weather was perfect – warm and humid so the suggestion of a swim in the pool was always welcomed, but cooler at night so that sleeping wasn’t a problem… [Read More]

Choosing a Holiday is More Exciting when Playing Travel Roulette

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Main image credit Behance.net Imagine being in an airport and innocently passing by a terminal and out of the blue someone approaches you and offers the opportunity to exchange your current plans for a spontaneous adventure to some exotic destination. This is exactly what happened back in 2013 to a few travelers at New York’s John F Kennedy airport. Travelers who happened to … [Read More]

From $93: 7 Thanksgiving Hotel Deals Across the U.S.

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Orlando World Center Marriott According to this Orbitz report, the next couple of days will be some of the best for nabbing the lowest Thanksgiving airfare, whether you’re heading home to see family or venturing out on a vacation. Here are seven great Thanksgiving hotel deals that dip as low as $93 per night, and top out at $189. From $129: InterContinental Mark Hopkins (California) Many of the rooms at this glamorous outpost on Nob Hill in San Francisco afford views of the city and Bay… [Read More]

A Digital Detox – Or What We Used to Call A Holiday

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A Digital Detox to Madagascar So, this is it. I’m going on a digital detox as the cool kids are calling it these days. What this really means is that I’m going on what we old folk (who remember dial up and actually having to use a red phone booth) call a holiday. Back in the old days, before email, before mobile phones, before instagram, snapchat, viber and whatsapp, if you weren’t at the office and you weren’t at home…well, then, people couldn’t reach you. They didn’t expect you to work. It’s hard not to notice how all that … [Read More]

Peace and Serenity Prevail at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park’s New Japanese Garden

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Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: A visit to Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan guarantees fuel to the soul and creative inspiration. The new addition of the Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden this June adds another stronghold of natural wonder with peace and serenity at every corner. A stunning waterfall providing serenity During our visit to Meijer Gardens this summer, our family let out a collective gasp of wonderment upon our initial turn through the Japanese Garden. The result of over four years of creation, the… [Read More]

Traveling can help pay for university with this new program

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Traveling more can help pay for university I can’t believe that summer is almost over and it’s time for kids to go back to school. Braydon, our oldest boy, is only 3.5 years old, but he will be starting kindergarten next year. It’s mind-blowing to think that our baby boy will be starting school in one year. How is that even possible?! It feels like only a few months ago we were taking him on his first trip to California. We now understand why parents and grandparents told us to cherish every moment, even the bad ones. Blink and … [Read More]

Finding A Few Good Things Around The World: Photo Series

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A few days ago the organizers of the weekly photo sharing event #FriFotos announced that they were discontinuing this Twitter tradition of five-years. Almost every week for those five years I have participated, using the new weekly themes as a creative motivator to create new and (I hope) interesting photo series. I probably will continue doing a weekly photo series, finding inspiration somewhere else, but in the mean time I want to join everyone else in thanking the organizers for five amazing years. The last three weekly themes have been announced, each with a nod towards the… [Read More]

Great Winter Getaways For 2015 And 2016

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Autumn, winter, spring…if we’re being honest with ourselves, they are all pretty similar in the UK: wet and cold. Inevitably, it’s going to feel as if you’ll never experience the warm sun on your skin again. Before winter blues really kick in, stage an intervention. In some of the coldest months, there are still places around the world that can offer some great weather, to warm your heart – a little holiday can go a long… [Read More]