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When Fulcrum Books asked me if I’d like a review copy of a travel guide called The World Famous Alaska Highway, my first thought was what? drive… to Alaska? Even here from Seattle this seemed like a daunting prospect (though let it be said, I’m not one to drive for days on end, but I [...]
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Huge props goes out to Joyce from Charleston Photo Tours, without a doubt the best tour of Charleston, and one of the funniest tour guides in town. Joyce’s photography tour of Charleston really turned my perspective around on this town. Where I once saw stuffy old buildings, I saw a layered mosaic of history. Beautiful [...]
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One thing that I like almost as much as trains is waterfalls. I just love the sound and the sight of watching all that water rush over the edge, all somehow perfectly orchestrated by Mother nature. I didn’t realise that the Western portions of North and South Carolina are geologically perfect for waterfalls – lots [...]
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I‘m no stranger to Vancouver and it’s foodie delights – if you haven’t been, be sure to check out my Vancouver Sightseeing Guide for a list of recommendations. Or if you just want to eat and drink, then download a copy of my Foodie’s Guide to Vancouver – and come hungry. But one place you [...]
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Each May, Spain’s gorgeous city of Giona transforms itself into a gorgeous outdoor museum, where it seems exhibitions of all sorts appear to be lurking in every corner. The festival, called Temps De Flors or the Girona Flower Festival, is perhaps one of Europe’s most unique flower exhibitions, where clothing, food, garden implements, and other [...]
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Big fruits? As a Tourist Attraction? I thought it was crazy too. These massive, gigantic structures found in Australia have built a cult tourist following, with people driving from one town to another just to catch another photograph of these fruity monstrosities. Although there are several types of big attractions in Australia, let’s take the [...]
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It’s Sharing Travel Experiences loves New York City week! Hurrah! Check the end of all our features this week for a chance to win a trip to NYC. New York City is well known for its skyscrapers and architecture, and with good reason. In the last 300 years, this city has evolved from a simple [...]
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In 2009 I decided to take on a big challenge – an ADVENTURE – and ended up getting to know my favorite place by walking entirely around it. That place? Lake Michigan, the world’s fifth-largest lake. My journey of 1,019 miles allowed me to see the lake in all its moods and – by tackling [...]
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There is nothing more special than watching a child on a big trip, savouring every single experience with eyes wide open. Kids in general have none of the hardened inhibitions of us adults, so even on a staycation, they’re the ones having all the fun. Take a cue from the wee ones and unleash your [...]
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Recently I was chatting with some tourism friends, and the conversation drifted to the topic of Galveston Island, Texas. If you’re not familiar, the island is a small strip of land that’s about 90 minutes south of Houston, Texas, one of the highlights of the Texas shore. I’ve heard a lot about it, but haven’t [...]
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