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Onsens, a Japanese term that means natural hot springs or public baths, are not only a cornerstone of Japanese cultural identity but are also an essential experience when traveling in Japan. For Westerners especially, the idea of bathing publicly can seem exotic or wild, but when in Japan, for the sake of relaxation, health and [...]
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Disney’s theme parks may be the most popular in the world, but finding a romantic spot in any of them can be hard. Whether it’s the height of summer or the middle of the off-season, you’re likely to be surrounded by hundreds of families, all of them hustling to pack in as many rides as [...]
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European cities are the perfect place for couples to get away and find a little romance – it doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to treat yourself. Whether it’s a medieval cities with timeless architecture, or enjoying a modern boutique hotels alongside a centuries-old canal, Europe can bring out the romance in any relationship. There [...]
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Hey lovebirds – Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and you had better get packing if you’re planning any sort of romantic retreat or special getaway with a significant other. One thing that I’ve come to appreciate over the years is that when it comes to romantic trips, accommodation is perhaps the most important choice, [...]
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As a train enthusiast, I know that trains are a comfortable and enjoyable mode of travel every season of the year. In the winter, there are some winter train rides that are worth doing for the scenery and experience alone – sliding across snow-covered mountaintops, gliding into stations that twinkle after the early nights. I [...]
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Did you know that the hot springs that we know of today were created by violent volcanic activity up to 45 million years ago? It’s amazing to think of places that were once a thundering eruption of the earth are now quiet parks and peaceful resorts. Some of the most famous hot springs spas and [...]
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Having just breezed through the famous “black Friday,” where shoppers in America take to the streets as early as 5AM (or earlier!) for Christmas purchases, many are left wondering if shopping online would be a better experience. But mall shopping is a relatively new phenomenon; around the world, there are plenty of shopping extravaganzas that [...]
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Most people go on holiday to completely unwind by baking in the sun and drinking exotic alcohol. There’s no room in their suitcase for the cares of everyday life, packed tight as it is with skimpy swimwear, suntan lotion and travel money that’s itching to be spent on tacky travel souvenirs. Other people need a [...]
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As we wander towards winter (there’s even been a dusting of snow in places recently), also comes the long nights, dark days, and blustery weather. The kind that gets everyone in a funk. Hence why I thought we could talk a bit about some happy places to visit. There are several happiness indexes but I’ve [...]
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Halloween is no doubt the most popular costume festival in the world, especially in North America. But what about all those costume parties that happen each year, around the world? Once you’ve got your Halloween fix of our scariest places on earth and our CUTE pictures of pumpkin patches, consider a trip to any of [...]
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