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Sapporo tomorrow

You're always spoiled for choice when you choose Japan as a destination. Welcoming, progressive, playful and unforgettable, it's a "no brainer" when it's time to go. But, Japan is so diverse, where should you go, especially if you've been before, or want something new. Well, say hello to Sapporo. The capital city…
2023-06-110Comments

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Tokyo space capsule

Time is tight, as well as short.   Money can be, too. Luckily, there are big thinkers who think small in big ways, if you know what we mean.  We're thankful for them. One example is the capsule hotels that are dotted around - mostly in Japan, but in other countries as well.   They're exactly what they say…
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Elbphilharmonie Concert? Rings a bell.

Bob Marley once said "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." But, even better, it can take you to the highest heights. And, speaking of the highest heights, ever-clever Germany has risen to the occasion to combine music with commerce and cultural enlightenment in its new concert…
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Mexico’s Baja Norte Nuevo

Mexico is often up and down in the parade of travel destinations. One "off" story in the news can derail the country's reputation and, therefore, it's fortunes. There are any number of reasons why this happens, and many of the reasons are political and not always in Mexico's hands, and not in its…
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See the ‘unconquerable’ sea fort

When most people think of India, it's usually wide-eyed visions of the Taj Mahal, or the organised chaos of Delhi. And when most people think of the Indian people, the words clever, hard-working, charming and welcoming spring to mind. The word warrior does not bubble to the top. But, if you have…
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Raja Ampat. Do you know where it’s at?

Pardon our poor English for the post's title: we couldn't resist. But, the question still stands: do you know? We won't be surprised if you don't. Raja Ampat doesn't get much press, really. So, let's start at the beginning. Raja Ampat is in Papua in Indonesia. The name given to these islands…
2023-05-170Comments

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India’s 10,000 forgotten mansions

India is a land with a rich historical and cultural heritage, and it is home to numerous magnificent mansions that hold fascinating stories from the past. These forgotten mansions, often referred to as havelis or palaces, showcase the opulence and grandeur of bygone eras. But where have they gone . . . and why?…
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