February 2012

The Nights on Broadway

by Steven McKenzie Americas

With over $1 billion ticket sales annually, the theatres of Broadway have an appeal for residents and tourists alike. The West End in London and Broadway in New York are the two English speaking theatre districts in the World.
Broadway is in Midtown Manhattan and even for those who rarely venture to the theatre Broadway has [...]

Tagged as: America, Broadway, New York, West End

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Cheap and Cheerful Hotel Stays in Spain

by Will Peach Europe

Ranked as the second largest country in Europe, Spain is a beast. With some of the best tourist scenes and world class destinations in the world you’ve simply got to go. There are plenty of hotels in every city, but you have to shop well in order to get the best deal. Some of the [...]

Tagged as: Barcelona, Europe, Hotel & Accommodation Reviews, Hotel & Resort, Oasis Albufera, Spain, Tenerife

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Discovering Kefalonia

by BartEJH Europe

Kefalonia Holidays holidays are one of the most popular choices with holiday-makers due to the sheer beauty of this Greek island. Situated in the Ionian Sea, lying midway between Corfu and Zakynthos, the ancient island rewards travellers with its white-sandy beaches and turquoise seas. As one of the largest Ionian Islands, the coastline is awash with [...]

Tagged as: Agia Efimia, Europe, Ionian Islands, Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Monk Seal

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Top 5 Things to See in Brazil

by Justin Shimp Americas

Brazil is a land as diverse and varied as any in the world. World class dining and amenities are tempered with the striking beauty of the natural attractions offered by the rainforest and rural life. This is one of the only places in the world where you can eat in a five star restaurant and [...]

Tagged as: America, Brazil, Carnival, Carnival Celebration, Natural Attractions, Rain Forest, South America, Sugarloaf Mountain, World Class Dining

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Halloween in Barcelona

by Silvie Jennekens Europe

Halloween in not a Spanish tradition, but people do celebrate this. They celebrate it the same way as in other places in Europe. People dress up in all kinds of different costumes. Halloween is the place to wear fancy dresses with scary masks or to dress like ghosts, zombies, witches and much more. With Halloween [...]

Tagged as: Barcelona, Europe, Event and Festival, Halloween, Halloween Tradition, Samhain and Beltane, Spain

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An Adrenaline Junkies Guide to South Africa

by Ryan Mackie Africa
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South Africa features the most diverse culture, a rich heritag, natural beauty and is also a dynamic adventure destination for any adventure junkie. Whether the travellers sense of adventure entails stepping off a precipice to experience the thrill of paragliding or a leisurely walk through a forest, South Africa offers many unforgettable experiences for [...]

Tagged as: Adrenaline Junkies Activities, Africa, Cape Town, Leisure and Adventure Travel, Shark Alley, Snorkelling and Diving, South Africa, Traveler Fine Dining

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Five Interpretations That Say Maps Are More Than Maps

by David R Miscellaneous

Take a look at any world atlas today, and the chances are all you’ll see are a bunch of random shapes that appear to be countries, but what would you see if you took a closer look? Here are a few alternatives which the cartographers may not have realised after all.

Italy
For a country that has [...]

Tagged as: Italy, Map, Miscellaneous, Russia, United Kingdom, Wales

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Spring Break 2012 Pinterest Contest

by Nate S Event and Festival

Thanks to Nate Schrader of SunglassWarehouse.com for letting us know about their cool Spring Break contest and teaching us how to use Pinterest!
As February wraps up and March begins, it means only one thing for us travelers: Spring Break! Warm beach sand, gentle breezes, and cool coastal nights are soon to fill the upcoming weeks [...]

Tagged as: Event and Festival, Miscellaneous, Spring Break 2012 Pinterest contest

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Love Literature? Love York!

by Francesca B Europe

Now in its fifth year, the York Literature Festival has established itself as an unmissable event for authors and book lovers alike. Tens of thousands of eager visitors now descend on the city during the last week of March to celebrate the written word at a wide range of venues, including theatres, chapels, galleries and, [...]

Tagged as: Europe, Event and Festival, Historic Buildings, Literary Heritage, London, Tony Benn, UK

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Culture and Traditions in Swaziland

by Ryan Mackie Africa

In Southern Africa, between South Africa and Mozambique, lies the beautiful kingdom of Swaziland. This landlocked country of 17,360 square kilometers features scenic terrain which is mostly mountainous with moderately sloping, beautiful plains.
The legislative capital of Swaziland is Lobamba which is one of the traditional royal seats. The administrative capital is the nearby city of [...]

Tagged as: Africa, Indian Ocean, Kingship Ceremony, Manner and Culture, Southern African, Swaziland

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