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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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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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Lodging and Restaurants of Pucón, Chile

October 12th, 2007 · Comments Off

Pucón , Chile is a great town because of the outdoor adventure but it also offers tasty restaurants and comfortable places to rest one’s weary head at night.
The lodging of Pucón varies from the top of the line to the very basic.
We stayed at an ecologically friendly establishment, Hosteria ¡Ecole!, located a few blocks [...]

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Doing Good Abroad?: You Don’t Have to Go Far

October 12th, 2007 · Comments Off

Interested in a doing good abroad on vacation but don’t actually want to travel abroad? Well, there are plenty of other options that don’t require travelling overseas but will still take you on an adventure, a bit of travel, and give you that fuzzy feeling inside.
Volunteer vacations are considered ethically controversial and some people don’t [...]

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Whitewater Rafting at the Kicking Horse River

October 12th, 2007 · Comments Off

Rafting is a great recreational activity using a raft to journey through a river or other bodies of water. Usually done on whitewater, rafting through rough waters makes it all the more exciting and adventurous. One of the best places for whitewater rafting is the Kicking Horse River in Canada.
The Kicking Horse River is situated [...]

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5 Great Sights to see in Kuala Lumpur

October 11th, 2007 · Comments Off

Malaysia has always been one of my favorite Asian countries aside from Thailand and the Philippines. The country is rich in culture, history, and wonderful sights to see. Like other Asian countries, certain customs are also observed in Malaysia since most Malaysians are devout Muslims. What I love best about Malaysia is its capital city, [...]

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