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5 Lesser-Known Greek Islands to Explore

The first things that come to mind for many people when they think of Greece, particularly as summer approaches, are moussaka, sunshine, Athens, and islands. It’s true that when you hear or read about Greek islands, your mind likely goes straight to the most famous ones, such as Mykonos, Santorini, or Crete. However, some islands […]

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What to Expect in Corfu in the Off-Season

Crowds flock to the enchanting island of Corfu Greece during summer, but what happens when autumn hits? Some locals shut up their businesses, flights slow down, and the temperature cools. So is it still worth visiting this Greek island in the off-season? Most definitely! Here’s What to Expect in Corfu in the Winter: The high

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What it’s like in: Papeete Tahiti

What is it like in Papeete Tahiti? To the average traveler to Tahiti, Papeete is often simply a stopover before catching a flight or boat to one of the many islands that make up French Polynesia but to the residents of Tahiti, Papeete is their capital, economic center, and largest city. Although not as alluring

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Exploring Rottnest Island

Exploring Rottnest Island Rottnest Island lies 11 miles west off the coast of Fremantle, in Western Australia. The island is home to the quokka, a unique marsupial that lives only on Rottnest Island, and is found nowhere else on earth. The island is mostly pedestrianized and without motorized vehicles, making for very laid-back cycling and

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Kefalonia Greece

7 reasons to visit Kefalonia Greece

The following guestpost is by filmmaker Anna Votsi, who decided to pick up and move to Kefalonia Greece after the birth of her son. It turned out to be the best decision of her life. Through her blog www.kefaloniabyanna.com she hopes to share her point of view, original photos, videos, and tips on the visiting the island. Find her on Facebook too. 7

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So You’ve Never Heard of Reunion Island?

Lindsay Polega is a travel blogger and adventure enthusiast currently based out of Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. Her past travels have taken her through Europe, across Canada and the U.S., and into many oceans. If you would like to follow her adventures, or take a peek into her past ones, visit her blog

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Travel to Sark: An Island Lost in Time

The following guest post Travel to Sark was written by the travel-mad Englishman, Richard Collett, who has the unruly tendency to find himself in bizarre and occasionally dangerous situations far from home. He is currently undertaking an epic overland journey from London to Lhasa, to prove that there are still incredible places out there that

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Travel to the Perhentian Islands

Spotlight on: Travel to the Perhentian Islands

Spotlight on: Travel to the Perhentian Islands   Destination: The Perhentian Islands Location: The Perhentian Islands are located in Malaysia, about 10 miles off the eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula, 40 miles south of the border with Thailand. Noteworthy facts: The Perhentian Islands are protected as part of a national marine park. This means

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