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How to Spend Your First Trip to Florida Florida is a very popular destination for holidaymakers. People from all over the world make the trip year after year to visit the stunning sands of this state and to explore deeper into all the great things to do, see, and eat.  If it’s your first trip to Florida, however, it can feel a bit daunting. Don’t get sucked in by the nightlife at Miami or the beaches at Palm Beach because while they are great places to go, you will want to diversify your trip so that you can get a complete and epic experience of Florida.  Book Yourself a Villa  Florida is the equivalent of the Mediterranean coast to North Americans and has many stunning and modernized features a European might be familiar with. One such feature is the villas. By renting out villas in Florida, you can enjoy a luxurious experience like no other and have a great home base that you can make many day trips from.  Top Activities in Florida  Florida has a lot to do, which is why you need to venture away from the beaches and head inland to explore these top areas and enjoy a great day out:  Theme Parks   North America has theme parks that are unrivaled around the world. Florida alone is home to two of the most famous in the...

VIGAN: HISTORY PRESERVED If you ever find that you feel like you’ve just stepped out of the modern concrete jungle and into a street paved with cobblestone and flanked by 16th century-inspired Spanish houses, then, nomad, you’ve found yourself in Vigan, Philippines. This town is the most extensively preserved town in the Philippines. It is untouched by the modernization that has flourished everywhere else, and it holds a distinct brand of romance that you can only find in places where the walls themselves have their own stories to tell. Vigan is filled with 16th-century structures, along with those Spanish-era street lamps. and even down to the use of horse-drawn carriages called “Kalesas.” During the 16th-century, Vigan was a vital coastal trading post that catered to both Spanish and Chinese traders. It was the trade center for the northern regions in the Philippines and as such, was one of the most developed of its time. Today, this charming city sticks to its roots. Walking around Calle Crisologo feels like visiting an era long gone. The town is filled with art. Everything about it is art. Everything from the historical paintings and sculptures from the Philippine’s most affluent artists, to the age-old art of pottery. Hotel Luna is a 4.5-star hotel in Calle Crisologo that showcases the perfect marriage between modernism and 16th-century art. The hotel has all the amenities that...

Whether it is for business or a vacation, most of us will need to fly on an airplane at certain points in our lives. While the miracle of flight is a pretty amazing thing, some of the flights we end up taking are, well, less than amazing. It’s no secret, plane rides can often be a nightmare. While sometimes it is due to turbulence, noisy seatmates or delays, we are often to blame for our lousy experience due to lackluster planning and preparing. With that in mind, we will now take a look at a couple of tips to help you fly and travel like an absolute pro. Try to Sit Near the Wing One of most people’s biggest gripes with flying is the turbulence. Some flights go by without a hitch, while others feel like you are riding on a roller coaster. Sadly, turbulence has only been on the rise over the past few decades, so you have to be prepared for it. While it is impossible to ignore, there are some ways to minimize the effect of this turbulence. One of the best ways to do this is to sit near the wing on the plane. The reason for this is because by sitting near a wing, you are closer to the plane’s center of gravity and the structural support helps to reduce the turbulence. Familiarize Yourself...