Unless you are a travel expert, planning a vacation can be overwhelming and intimidating. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be. Studies show that being more involved in your travel planning can actually boost your happiness hormones long before your trip begins. The world is a big place with so many remarkable destinations to…
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Living an eco-friendly life is not as hard as you may think. As we all start to open our eyes to the effects our actions have on the planet, it is important for us all to make small changes to our lives to protect the plants and creatures that reside here. If you are hoping…
The majesty of Venice’s grand canals is truly astonishing and it makes for a unique travel destination. Did you know there are other equally charming floating cities? Water is the center of these city destinations and they grant the same ethereal feeling as Venice does (or even better!) Check out these 7 floating cities to…
Every single LGBTQ event in the US you need to go to in 2020
California is the largest state of the United States by population, and the third largest by area, located on its coast to the Pacific Ocean. California has natural attractions as well as theme-parks and bustling city life: Southern California is home to such popular attractions as Disneyland, Hollywood and the beaches in Malibu that inspired…
Germany, (officially: the Federal Republic of Germany; German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland) is the largest country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by Denmark, to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, to the south by Austria and Switzerland, and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. Germany is a…
As the world gets ever smaller, and the choices become larger and more available, travel now takes on entirely new vistas of excitement and selection. With the Advent of companies such as Airbnb, you cannot only find the exact place that you want in the exact city that you want, but you may be able…
Traveling as a solo woman can have it's uncertainties. But with good planning, awareness and a positive but attentive attitude, solo travel can give you lifetime experiences that you will never forget. Choose your destination with Intent. Plan your first night well. Visualize the necessities but no more. Pack light. Keep your accommodation to yourself.…
Florida is the southernmost state on the USA mainland. Known as "The Sunshine State", it became a popular winter destination for the well-to-do from colder climates over a century ago, as well as the center for citrus production in North America. Its roots in agriculture are still present, with tropical fruits being a chief export.…
This article is about Vancouver, Canada – the place that we call our home. (Ask us anything.) But rather than us waxing on about everything we like about the place, we have decided to get a third opinion. and we think she does rather well. Come visit.
The idea of home-sharing / swapping has been around for decades, but has never really gained any traction until recently. Until the Internet came along, you were possibly taking a risk in loaning your home to strangers. But now, we are all so connected that it is becoming more difficult to perpetuate a scam for…
If you're lucky, you have visited Italy at least once and, perhaps, even more. There are too many things to see and you have likely seen most of them, such as the Parthenon, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Pisa. But as you explore Italy more and more, you find that some of the real…
The Trinity College Library houses some of the world’s most precious manuscripts and artifacts dating back to 800 A.D. This colossal hall is a book lover’s paradise. Known as the Long Room, this magnificent chamber was built between 1712 and 1732 nearly 65 meters (213 feet) in length and home to over 200,000 rare books. Why so…
Just in case you have seen and done everything in the world, perhaps here is something that you might want to try. Maybe you might wish to use it for a charity event. If, perchance, you do, let us know how it goes. Joseph Pisenti of RealLifeLore (previously) offers a “brief overview” of the longest pedestrian distance…
Nevada is an arid state of the USA, lying between California and Utah. Most of the state is within the Great Basin, but parts of the northeast drain into the Snake River and the the southern portion is within the Mojave desert and the Colorado River. Please note that while many outsiders pronounce the state's…
The lure of moving to another country permanently is a constant tug on many retirees' heartstrings. Likely, we've all been there, where we found ourselves in a country, city or hamlet that ticked every single box when it comes to being the ideal place to live. Sometimes it's the attractive cost of living. Other times,…
People all around the world just love Europe. With so many countries, and their individual styles and personalities, it's hard not to be drawn in. But, as in many places in the world, Europe is starting to creak with the sheer number of tourists annually - an impressive 6% growth in 2018 - and sometimes…
As the world gets ever smaller, if we're smart we learn as much as we can. Travel is a huge component in this quest for knowledge and experience. And, in the most unusual places you will find situations and opportunities that you may not have expected. This article tells the story of a young man's…
Most people who travel have had annoyingly long layovers. Some have also enjoyed annoyingly long flights. And there is only so long you can spend in a Starbucks before you wish you could turn around and go back home. And some airplanes don't have chargers... So . . . books! Books can transport you across the world, so…
Canada is the largest country in North America by land area, second in the world overall (behind only Russia). Renowned worldwide for its vast, untouched landscape, its blend of cultures and multifaceted history, Canada is one of the world's wealthiest countries and a major tourist destination.
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