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Your Travel Guide to Jiuzhaigou National Park Southwest China is one of my favorite places in the world, and Jiuzhaigou National Park is one of the best places in Southwest China. Far in the north of Sichuan province, ten hours by bus from Chengdu or several days overland to Lanzhou, this remote Tibetan area’s snow-capped mountains […]
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Your Travel Guide to the Bolivian Salt Flats What are the Bolivian Salt Flats? There are very few places in the world that can rival the natural beauty of Salar de Uyuni, which deservedly sits right at the top of most people’s South American itinerary. Not only is there the stunning spectacle of the Bolivian
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Are you dreaming of your next getaway: fantasizing about the perfect blend of beach heaven and enthralling local culture, both without breaking the bank? Then look no further: visit Albania. There is still plenty of time to enjoy the country’s blissfully empty coastline, vibrant capital city and nerve-wracking hairpin bends that snake across the beautiful mountainsides, before
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Architectural Wonderland: Art Deco in South Beach Miami South Beach, despite its reputation as a party zone, is a premier destination for architecture buffs. The neighborhood’s architectural evolution began in 1926, after a hurricane decimated most of its existing Mediterranean-style hotels. Over the next decade, it was rebuilt in the popular Art Deco mode, resulting
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Patagonia. It’s a place that means much to many, from a voyage of discovery for Magellan or economic opportunities for early 19th-century European settlers to adventure or luxury for modern travelers; and of course, the native cultures and environmental bounty that both stand in danger of disappearing completely. Patagonia is, not quite literally, the southern edge
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If you’re backpacking through South America, you’ll likely pass through Northern Chile—after all, the northernmost city, Arica, marks the only route to Peru. But it would be a mistake to truck through without spending at least a few days—the region’s colorful architecture, perpetually cool beaches and proximity to little-seen desert parks makes it a totally unique experience,
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Travel Guide Helsinki Without a lengthy history or any must-see sights, Helsinki, Finland still manages to attract its fair share of tourists. What it has, it does well with. The city excels in design, architecture, the arts, and has an up-and-coming dining scene. It’s a bit far-off geographically to be on anyone’s 21-day European whirlwind,
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What It’s Like In: Varanasi, India Varanasi, India. Bodies burning on the waterfront; cows wandering through tiny streets; holy men, pilgrims, and paupers side by side on the ghats; and unending crowds pressing forward to catch sight of pandit holy men offering sacrifices by fire each evening to the Ganges River that the town is built
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A Brief History of Ciudad Perdida The journey from El Mamey to the Lost City is an experience that is likely to live with you forever, as you stride out along the slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and allow your surroundings to transport you back to the 14th century. Ciudad Perdida is one of the
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Top 8 Best Southeast Asia Experiences Intricate temples, bright white beaches, shaven-headed monks, humid jungle, delicious and bizarre food; Southeast Asia packs a lot in. Whether you’re sticking to the well-trodden backpacker circuits or heading out on a mission into the wild, this part of the world has something for you. Parts of
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