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Take the D train

This is not an homage to Duke Ellington, but it could be. He proposed that you take the A train, but is this ticket even better? For sure, if you want to discover all of Germany. Starting from May 1, 2023 unlimited travel on many trains and public transport throughout Germany is…
2023-05-250Comments

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Pillow fight at  30,000 feet

Now, here's something to get excited about. If you have the means ($$$) and the time, then Air New Zealand are your new best friends. They're introducing a new service where Boeing 787s are being refitted to include bunk beds. By 2024, passengers will be able to book four-hour sessions in flat sleeping…
2023-05-150Comments

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The Humboldt Forum

If you think that this post has something to global financial planning sessions, then surprise! As thrilling as that prospect may be, this is an example of organisation, cooperation of a different sort, and one that all of us can experience and enjoy. It's proof that, when tasked, governments can collaborate, be creative…
2023-05-060Comments

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UNESCO treasure: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

It's April of 2023. Thus far, there has been no let-up on the hatred and destruction that has plagued our people for the past few years. Between the tensions of the so-called superpowers, and the ideological uprisings centered around religion, it feels like we have stepped back several decades. Sure, this is…
2023-04-090Comments

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Your Van plan

We're lucky enough to live in Vancouver, Canada. It's not perfect, and it's starting to burst at the seams with those wanting to be a part of the scene. It is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and…
2023-04-080Comments

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Holiday Extras

Using innovative technology and the smartest, fastest and most personal service in travel we bring you great value airport hotels, airport parking, airport lounges, airport transfers, car hire, holiday insurance and UK breaks. With almost 40 years' experience, there's nothing that our team of travel experts doesn't know about taking the hassle out of organising a holiday at home or abroad. Whether we're helping…
2022-10-030Comments

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SEO for Beginners

SEO, HTTPS, PBN, KPI. These are just a few industry terms SEO professionals use every day. Yet if you’re a small business owner or new to the industry, you couldn’t tell you what those acronyms stand for. And, it can seem intimidating to ask. So, what in the world is SEO? What does all…
2022-10-030Comments

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A walk around the block

Wide open spaces.  Free to roam. Fresh air. Peace and quiet. As quiet as a mouse.  “Listen to the silence. It has so much to say." But maybe not here.  Watch as Tim Traveller poses the question "Today this channel asks another vitally important question: where should I live if I want to have the largest…
2022-02-120Comments

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Let’s Bora Bora, Laura

No doubt you've heard of Bora Bora, perhaps somewhere in your distant past.  But, maybe you don't know too much about it.  It sounds intriguing and a little bit exotic, but what's it all about, really? And how do you get there and, once there, even get around?  Well did you know that there are…
2021-12-120Comments

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Dread, Bath and beyond

Politics is never straightforward, and when it comes to ancient laws and customs, it can be even more discombobulated. Not far from Salisbury, UK is a ruin called Old Sarum.  Once grand and formidable, it is now a curious and somewhat sad example of where the rich stay rich and the poor . .  well,…
2021-12-110Comments

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You can go to Hell

Please don't take it personally.  You might actually like it, if you give it a chance: blue skies, fresh air.  What more could you ask for? In fact, Jill Koch and her husband Jim go to Hell and back. By jet boat.   They deliver the mail. Read more here, courtesy of AtlasObscura.com …
2021-12-010Comments

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Volando sobre las vegas

Volando sobre las vegas (flying over Las Vegas) We would expect that many of our readers have been to Las Vegas, and maybe more than once.  You  might think that you've seen pretty much everything there. Well, here's a smooth video that might just prove you wrong.  Unless, of course, you're able to fly with…
2021-10-150Comments

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How now, brown cow?

If you visit our site, you will know how much we like and promote India.  It is a massive, crowded, bewildering, lovely and intoxicating place.  The people are uniformly kind and helpful and funny.  The sites are breathtaking.  The cities are a swirl of activity.   If you haven't been, please do so.  And, know that…
2021-10-120Comments

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Let’s eat here

After the world has been decimated by Covid-19, now that the fog is clearing somewhat, it's time to focus our thoughts on those businesses and their employees who have been so profoundly impacted.  In other words, when you can, buy local. Eating locally produced food on your travels may seem like small potatoes, but the…
2021-10-110Comments

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