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England & The UK

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.…
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This airline Is adding First-Class freebies to economy

Never flown first class? One of the big-three U.S. airlines just upgraded standard service for travelers on international flights 6.5 hours or longer, to feature services usually only seen in business- or first-class cabins. And it’s totally free. Delta Airlines travelers flying internationally in economy will now enjoy a welcome Bellini cocktail, a hot towel, a selection…
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Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad is the larger of the two islands that make up the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Regions Click on the area’s name for hotels and activity ideas North Trinidad - Mostly busy and urban, but with some rural and laid back places as well as the north coast beaches and rainforest. Highest…
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Attention western travellers: please check your privilege at the boarding gate.

Many of those who are visiting this site are privileged enough to have money to travel. Some also have the privilege of exploring unusual or hard-to-reach places. And when you find yourself in situations like that, sometimes you are exposed to cultures that are quite different than what you're used to.  That takes some getting…
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Clarifying the myths about retiring abroad

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,…
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South America – More

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…
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Go where the action isn’t in Europe

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…
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Books and travel go together. Here are some great bookstores.

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…
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