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Must-Visit Areas and Must-See Attractions in Barcelona, Spain

The capital of Catalonia is a vibrant and exciting city to visit anytime of the year. It has a rich culture and effervescent nightlife. Barcelona has some of the most unique architecture in Europe with its own version of Art Nouveau buildings, many of which are designed by Antoni Gaudi, an architect of Catalan Modernism. […]

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Scuba Diving

Diving the Hog Heaven Wreck in Fort Lauderdale

Located just off Fort Lauderdale Beach, Hog Heaven is a dive site that includes a 180-foot barge that was intentionally sunk in September 1986 as part of the Florida Artificial Reef Program. Thirty plus years of growth is well evident on the wreck and it’s literally covered in coral and full of life!

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Cruise Tips

Norovirus Cruise: Tips to Avoid Catching This Nasty Bug

So, you’ve read about it in the papers and seen it on the news, cruise ships affected with norovirus, hundreds sick, a nightmare at sea! After over a dozen cruises we had the misfortune of being on one of those ships too. Let me tell you about our experience.

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Travel Tips

Know Your Entry, Visa, Health, and Transit Requirements

So, we have been working on a challenging and somewhat complex itinerary involving international flights and connections with split and separate tickets in multiple international airports. This has led to a lot of trial and error and near costly mistakes, which we hope to share with our readers. Here’s why it’s important to plan ahead […]

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Trip Ideas

An Epic Southern Morocco Adventure: Marrakech to Agadir

From the high peaks of the Atlas Mountain to the infinite golden dunes of the Sahara, and from lovely little fishing villages dotting the spectacular coastline to buzzing medinas swarming with people, Morocco’s diversity will surely appeal to an array of travelers. Wandering through the narrow alleyways of ancient medinas, watching the sunrise over the Sahara, […]

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Montreal Activities

Aura, a Spectacular Light Show in the Heart of the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal

In a nutshell, Aura is a luminous experience taking place inside the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. Above all, the light show is sure to captivate and dazzle anyone attending. It’s an extravaganza of lights and orchestra music projected onto one of the most heavenly canvases, the Notre-Dame Basilica.

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Travel Tips

Bleisure Travel: Getting Personal Pleasure out of Business Travel

Throughout my husband’s career as an executive in the technology field, he had a chance to travel all over the world. Be it to see customers, open (or close) factories, or just participate in conferences and trade shows. Unfortunately, many of the times he traveled for business he neglected to take a little extra time […]

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South Florida Day Trips

Kayaking in Florida’s Mangroves

With Florida nestled in-between the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, it’s practically impossible not to be near a basin of water: big or small, salty or fresh. The first thing that comes to mind is lounging on the beach. However, when it comes to water activities there […]

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Travel Tips

Needing Medical Care While Traveling

The last thing on our mind when we travel is seeking medical care while traveling. Nobody wants to miss out on a vacation or trade a sightseeing opportunity for a trip to the emergency. Sadly, sometimes it may be necessary. We may ask ourselves: Where to go; how to pay; what does my insurance cover; […]

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Egypt: A Fascinating Journey to the Land of the Pharaohs and Pyramids

From Cairo to Abu Simbel to the Red Sea, the wonders of Egypt have fascinated visitors for centuries and continue to do so. This is where history comes alive with some of the best vestiges in the world. The Pyramids, the Great Sphinx of Giza, the world’s oldest pyramid at Saqqara, the Valley of the […]