City of festivals: when is the best time to visit Venice?

Venice doesn’t know a true low season. The Serenissima is so unique and so famous that the desire to see it with one’s own eyes knows no seasonal limit. Each time of the year has its pros and cons, as well as different activities and events to enjoy up and down the canals. Decide what…

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The 9 quirkiest holiday celebrations around the world

Who says Christmas has to be conventional? Pudding races, turkey parades or encounters with Alpine devils chasing naughty children should be on your calendar this festive season. Read on to unwrap some of the world's more unusual Christmas and New Year events.  Squeeze every moment out of your next vacation with tips and tricks from…

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Best hikes in Bermuda – Lonely Planet

Bermuda might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think about hiking destinations. However, the beaches, cliffs, mangrove swamps and pockets of jungle in nature reserves that dot this 24-mile-long island in the middle of the Atlantic offer a surprising number of options for those keen to get exploring on their…

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10 tips for planning an affordable family vacation

If you travel with kids, then you may have found cheap family vacations more difficult to arrange in recent years. The price hikes for trips during school breaks are well documented, but there’s also the steady upward trajectory of the costs of food, accommodation and entry to attractions — all of which add up when…

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15 experiences you don’t want to miss in Venice

Venice has no equals in all of Europe. In this city floating on a lagoon, streets are canals and crossings are bridges. Everything, from churches to palaces, speaks of more than a thousand years of history in which the Pearl of the Adriatic dominated the seas and grew wealthy on commerce. On top of that,…

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What to eat and drink in Bolivia

Ever had a llama tenderloin? Here’s your chance, maybe with a glass of Tarija wine. Bolivia's food is as diverse as its population and you'll find new delicacies to sample in every town. Markets are a good place to start, though the steaming pots of unfamiliar concoctions might test virgin tastebuds. Freshly-blended fruit juices will…

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Best things to do in Accra

Accra is known for giving its guests a cultural experience of a lifetime. With an extensive restaurant scene, exhilarating nightlife and history that lingers through the city streets, running out of things to do in Accra simply isn’t possible.  While the beauty in Accra lies in the everyday interactions with people and blissful community-oriented spirit,…

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Luang Prabang Bowling Alley: An Unusual Night Out

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What to eat and drink in Malta

Maltese cuisine is both fresh and flavorful, combining Italian, French, British and Arabic culinary influences, all brought to the islands by historic occupiers across the centuries. Maltese restaurants serve up traditional favorites, including hearty rabbit dishes and Mediterranean seafood, while fine dining and fusion eateries celebrate an even greater diversity of global flavors. Complementing Malta’s…

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