Note - as of 1-Dec-2020, travel restrictions are in place for Brazilian travel. Brazil (Portuguese: Brasil) is the largest country in South America and fifth largest in the world. Famous for its football (soccer) tradition and its annual Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife and Olinda. It is a country of great diversity, from…
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Cuba is the largest Caribbean island, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. It lies 145km (90 miles) south of Key West, Florida, between the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas, to the west of Haiti, east of Mexico and northwest of Jamaica. Understand Cuba became a U.S. protectorate in 1898 after American and…
As they say, there's no getting around getting around. And if you need to be on the other side of the globe, you generally only have one choice - flying. Europe is 27 countries, all with multiple airports - each accompanied by its own special considerations and features. So, they take their jobs quite seriously.…
A guide to the greatest imaginary lands, from books, films and cartoon strips, nominated by readers and collated by a maker of lists John Rentoul @JohnRentoul Monday 2 March 2015 I compiled a Top 10 Fictional Countries for The New Review, the Independent on Sunday’s magazine, yesterday, but this was such a popular one that I can now give you…
Secular meets sacred. Writer Keith Flanagan Recently, abandoned churches have had an unlikely saviour: the hotelier. Sure, it may not seem like a match made in heaven—sacred spaces serve a higher purpose, while hotels are hedonistic by design—but the typical church architecture of an open layout, vaulted ceilings, and walls of stained glass offers a distinct…
Bolivia is a beautiful, geographically diverse, multiethnic, and democratic country in the heart of South America. It is surrounded by Brazil to the northeast, Peru to the northwest, Chile to the southwest, Argentina and Paraguay to the south. It shares with Peru control of Lake Titicaca (Lago Titicaca), the world's highest navigable lake (elevation 3,805m).…
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 Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country that occupies the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. The western one-third of Hispaniola is occupied by the country of Haiti. To the north lies the North Atlantic Ocean, while the Caribbean Sea lies to the south. Cities Click on the city’s name for hotels and…
Italy (Italian: Italia) is a country in Southern Europe. Together with Greece, it is acknowledged as the birthplace of Western culture. Not surprisingly, it is also home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. High art and monuments are to be found everywhere around the country. It is also famous…
The town of St. Lucia, is on the southern tip of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Many visitors use St. Lucia as their hub because of its close proximity to many attractions in the area. Get in From Durban - follow the N2 northwards passing by Stanger, Empangeni and Richards Bay. After around 250km turn off the…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd75ADasBooThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom or the UK) is a constitutional monarchy comprising much of the British Isles. This Union is more than 300 years old and comprises four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It occupies all of the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern portion of the island of Ireland and most of the remaining British Isles.…
Trinidad is the larger of the two islands that make up the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago.
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North Trinidad - Mostly busy and urban, but with some rural and laid back places as well as the north coast beaches and rainforest. Highest…
Someday we’ll tell our grandchildren about a halcyon time when you didn’t have to pay money to bring luggage with you when you went on an airplane. For now, we’ll just focus on spending as little as possible to bring along our bags. And it’s not looking good, people. Those bag-check prices keep going up.…
Nestled between the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and the South Atlantic Oceans, South America is the wilder of the Americas, and a continent of superlatives. The world's biggest rainforest and the largest river (Amazon), the highest mountain range outside Asia (the Andes), remote islands (Galapagos Islands, Easter Island and Fernando de Noronha), heavenly beaches (such…
Alaska is the 49th and largest state in the United States of America. Separated from the rest of the country, (the “lower 48”), by Canada, Alaska lies on the Arctic Circle. It is still the least densely populated state in the union and for a long time was home to the lowest population. America’s final…
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…
If you're a Europhile, you've likely traveled to a plethora of places. And, on your way, you've probably discovered even more off-the-beaten path gems. It's probably also possible that you've only just scratched the surface of new places that will amaze and excite you. This article unveils European destinations that you probably haven’t been to,…
Carnival, which takes place before the start of Christian Lent, is an iconic celebration known for colorful masks, flamboyant costumes and raucous parties and street parades. But each carnaval celebrated in cities around the world is different, infusing the unique local cultures and traditions. In essence though, it is one big party – and one you don’t…
Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America bordering Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil. The country is very wealthy in natural resources despite its small size, but unfortunately it has endured decades of political instability, leading it to be one of the poorest and least developed countries in South America. Cities Click on the area’s name…
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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