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Entries from October 2007

Top 5 Places for Shopping

October 18th, 2007 · Comments Off

If you’re the type of person who elbows the shopper in front of you to grab that great pair of shoes, or takes the sign that says “Sale” to be synonymous to “Open,” then this is for you. Listed below are five great shopping destinations for those who travel and shop at the same time.

Hong […]

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Tenfootsquare Travel Wire - Wed Oct 17, 2007

October 17th, 2007 · Comments Off

Elsewhere in the Tenfootsquare travel blog network today…
Creepy New Orleans Lafayette Cemetery Makes for a Entertaining Visit
New Orleans has always had a spooky quality to it, partly because of all the horror novels set there and partly because of the fact that the cemetaries are below sea level. The latter contributes to open floating […]

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5 Tips on Planning your Vacation

October 17th, 2007 · Comments Off

Surely everyone dreams of having a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. But simple peeves from forgetting your toothbrush to major issues like missing your flight can turn your dream vacation into a nightmare. Here are five tips on planning your next worry-free vacation.

Plan when and where you’re going. Figuring out the right time to travel is […]

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Tenfootsquare Travel Wire - Tues Oct 16, 2007

October 16th, 2007 · Comments Off

Elsewhere today on Tenfootsquare:
Cerro Bayo: A Ski Area Boutique in Argentina
Winter is not all that far away - hush my mouth - so no doubt some of you ski fans will already be planning some snow activities. Consider Cerro Bayo in Patagonia, Argentina, which offers a 360 degree lookout view into the […]

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Tenfootsquare Travel Wire - Mon Oct 15, 2007

October 15th, 2007 · Comments Off

Elsewhere on Tenfootsquare:
Planning a trip to Rome? Put the historic St. Peter’s Basilica on your to do list. It’s the most prominent building in Vatican City, capable of hold over 60,000 people. In addition to being the location of over one hundred tombs, it’s also the burial site of St. Peter.
Visting Spain? Try Las Escobas […]

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4 Ways to Protect Yourself When Traveling

October 15th, 2007 · Comments Off

Traveling is supposed to be carefree and fun. But problems, and sometimes tragedies, can arise when least expected. It is important to protect yourself in case of problems, before they happen. This is not only vital for you but also your loved ones, as well.
Here are four things to be sure to do before traveling […]

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Doing Good Abroad?: Is It Really Any Good?

October 15th, 2007 · Comments Off

Voluntourism is almost a dirty word in some circles: it’s associated with gap year students, buying cheap jewellery to bring home as evidence of their “cultural” awareness, as well as the tequila shot glasses that they acquired on the many drunken nights, only affordable because of the weak economy of whichever developing country they were […]

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Touring Valencia, Spain

October 12th, 2007 · Comments Off

Valencia, Spain, may not be as refined as Barcelona or Madrid, but it is nonetheless pretty and worthy of a visit. Just 4 hours from Barcelona, getting to Valencia is easy on the autopistas [highways]. So it is a good destination to put on your list if you have decided to go on a tour […]

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