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Organizing Day Tours

The following is an article written by fellow blogger, Derek Cullen. He’s traveled all over Africa and as you will read he’s quite passionate about organizing and offering great day tours. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Travel will change the way you see the world Riding a bicycle through Africa […]

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Palace of Versailles: A Must-Do Day Trip From Paris

The Palace of Versailles is one of the top attractions to visit in Paris. Once you get there, it’s easy to see why so many flock to this marvel of French architecture. The palace is an extravaganza of luxury with splendid gardens, fountains and sculptures. The palace’s interior is a fine example of the lavish […]

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Group Tours Versus Private Tours

Most travel companies will organize a private tour for a supplemental charge. That’s what we did for our African Safari and we have no regrets. It was great to have the jeep to ourselves and be able to choose whether to stay longer in a particular spot or to go off the beaten path with […]

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Highlights of Victoria, Canada

We’ve been to Victoria twice. The first time was back in ’99 when we drove through the Canadian Rockies from Calgary to Vancouver. From there we took the ferry to Victoria and visited family friends. They drove us around this charming island and we went to the Butchart Gardens. Our Alaskan Cruise included Victoria as a […]

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How to Spend One Day in Yukon

When we think of the Klondike Gold Rush, we can’t forget that the Yukon was also part of it. Even now, there are still many active diamonds mines. After all, there is a diamond on the Yukon flag! During our Alaskan Cruise, our cruise ship offered an excursion to the Yukon, so we just had to […]