Lake Como has the fame of being the playground of the rich and famous, but is it really so expensive? If you never visited Italy’s famous lake, you may be wondering what to do in Lake Como if you don’t have a lot of money. Lake Como is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations in Italy, …
Interview With Cedric Lizotte, from “Continents & Condiments”
My guest for this month’s series Travel Blogger Interviews is Cedric Lizotte, a freelance travel journalist with a passion for food. He is the creator of Continents & Condiments, a blog about food, drinks and travel. I had the pleasure of meeting Cedric this past spring, during the TBEX Meeting in Costa Brava, Spain. Some of …
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The Iditarod – A Glimpse Into Alaska’s Most Controversial Race
What heart remains untouched by the amazing yet sad story of White Fang? The half-woolf half-dog’s faith brought tears in many children’s eyes, as he was sold to be a sled dog in the harsh and frozen Yukon Territory. Somehow Jack London’s character came to my mind as we began our Husky Homestead tour that morning in …
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5 Incredible Attractions You Shouldn’t Miss in Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver may not be the city where you want to live, but it surely is a city to add to your Canadian bucket list. Its high cost of living and astronomical housing prices may be a set back for its potential residents. However, Vancouver’s sensual allure and countless attractions inspires visitors like few other cities do.
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Vancouver Facts and First Impressions
Welcome to Vancouver, Canada’s largest, densest and most ethnically diverse city! If you are planning a visit to Vancouver, here are some facts and first impressions that may help you better understand this city. Vancouver is one of Canada’s most beautiful cities and has a lot going for it: a bustling downtown, delicious restaurants, a …
Interview with Rhonda Albom from “Albom Adventures”
My guest for this month’s Travel Blogger Interviews series is Rhonda Albom, from Albom Adventures. Many of you know Rhonda and delight in reading her always interesting posts about New Zealand, or enjoy her beautiful photos. But there is a more personal side of every blogger that remains unknown to even his/her most loyal readers. Hence this series …
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Aboard the Glacier Express (Zermatt to St. Moritz Route)
The Glacier Express route from Zermatt to St. Moritz is Switzerland’s most beautiful train ride. Now that I look back at our 10 days in Switzerland, I think I owe the trip to the mythical Glacier Express. After all, it was the picture of this train passing over the dramatic Landwasser Viaduct that convinced me to …
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Jacksonville – the Most Beautiful Gold Rush Town in Oregon
Jacksonville is one of my favorite towns in Southern Oregon. Despite being just a tiny place, Jacksonville has a strange and captivating history. The town came into existence in the first half of the 19th century and it still preserves that old fashioned atmosphere. A Brief History of Jacksonville The gold frenzy was arguably one of …
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Jungfraujoch, the Mountain that Took My Breath Away … Literally!
“So, what else is there to do on the Jungfraujoch – the ‘Top of Europe’ as it is also called?” we ask the hotel receptionist on our way out to the train station. “Are there any trails we could hike on the mountain of the everlasting snow?” “There is a 45-minute walk to Monchsjoch Hut, a rest station where you can …
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