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10 Must-See Attractions in Valencia

  • category Europe
  • user Ian Harrison on February 9, 2010
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The birthplace of paella is behind only Madrid and Barcelona in population and has some of the best weather in Spain. With over 2.3 million people, metro Valencia is a major urban hub and welcomes a huge number of tourists every year.
The capital of Valencia province pre-dates the common era and has districts with narrow [...]

5 Romantic Canadian Vacation Destinations

Are you looking for an extra special vacation getaway this winter? If you head towards Canada you’ll find a plethora of incredible hotels and attractions to choose from – whether you enjoy hitting the snowy mountain slopes or curling up indoors by a fire. Here are a few weekend hideaways and full vacation destinations for [...]

Unusual American Regional Delicacies

Few nations on Earth have a regional culinary range as famous and infamous as the United States of America’s. I know full well that for some of you, the term “American cuisine” seems oxymoronic, if not moronic altogether. And while the dishes that follow may not all qualify as “cuisine” per se, they speak to [...]

Savannah: A Last Minute City Guide

Founded by General James Oglethrope and a group of 120 colonists in 1733, the city of Savannah, Georgia was the last British colony to form in North America.

Over time, settlers from around the world, including Ireland, England, Scotland, Austria, Italy, and several other countries, began to flock towards this stunning city’s shores. Today the city [...]

9 Must See Museums in Munich

The city of Munich, in Germany, is the culmination of a distinct blend of culture and modern technology. The stylish cosmopolitan city is overflowing with cultural attractions, traditional and modern styles of dress, incredible beer gardens, and top notch publishing houses.

There is quite a bit to see and do in Munich but if you’re trying [...]

10 Must-See Attractions in Utrecht

  • category Europe
  • user Ian Harrison on February 5, 2010
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My ongoing look at terrific city destinations in the Netherlands shines the spotlight on Utrecht. The capital of the province of Utrecht is one of the premier urban areas of the country, with well over 300,000 people and plenty of  visual history in store.
While far from small, Utrecht is nonetheless quite manageable at close to [...]

10 Amazing Sites to See in Oaxaca

The city of Oaxaca in Mexico is full of majestic history and tradition. Considered the fifth largest state in the country, Oaxaca (pronounced wah-hah-ka) is surrounded by gorgeous mountains and countryside. But what is there to see and do upon arrival in the actual city of Oaxaca?
10. Iglesia de Santo Domingo

In the center of Oaxaca [...]

Best Fast Food Chains by Country of Origin

  • category World
  • user Ian Harrison on February 3, 2010
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As a rule, I try to eat authentic local food wherever I travel. This explicitly excludes international fast food outlets like McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway, KFC and Taco Bell – which I also avoid at home like the plague. Call me a snob but I care a great deal about what I put into my [...]

7 Fantastic February Festivals

  • category Fun
  • user Jennifer Gregory on February 2, 2010
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The winter months may be cold but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little bit of fun. Around the world you’ll find some fun, exciting, and relatively strange festivals keeping people busy and (hopefully) out of trouble. So what’s going on this February?
7. Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) – Ireland

If you head towards Ireland, and [...]

Where to Observe Black History Month

  • category World
  • user Ian Harrison on February 1, 2010
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February is Black History Month and over time, the annual commemoration has grown in importance, depth and popularity. The month of remembrance celebrates the contributions of notable African-Americans in all disciplines and the permanent, widespread influence the African diaspora has on the world to the present day.
Here are some destinations and points of interest that [...]




Last Minute City Guide

Savannah: A Last Minute City Guide

Founded by General James Oglethrope and a group of 120 colonists in 1733, the city of Savannah, Georgia was the last British colony to form in North America. O...