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City by the Black Sea; Odessa, Ukraine

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Odessa, Ukraine

It’s Ukraine’s San Diego. A big city with a small town feel sitting on beautiful beaches and featuring all the cosmopolitan delights. Great weather means days spent soaking up the sun, while nights involve drinking and dancing with attractive locals in the moonlight.

Odessa is not just a holiday destination, it’s a place to have the time of your life.

The Pearl of the Black Sea

Odessa is the Black Sea’s biggest city and the fourth biggest in Ukraine’s with a population of over a million. As the country’s biggest port, it is also a center of trade and commerce, while exuding an international feel.

Because of its abundance of sunny days, mild climate and warm waters, it is a popular holiday destination luring hundreds of thousands of visitors.

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Discover the Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Cleveland, Ohio

There are few cities in the world that can legally claim their real estate rocks!

And Cleveland is one of them.

Ohio is home to the Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame which honors legends such as of John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson… just to name a few.

Music lovers – young and old alike – argue the hall of fame is the holiest place on the plant.

But what do you think…

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Discover the Walled Secrets of Acre Israel

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Ancient Walls; Acre, Israel

Seldom do ancient cities survive the ebbs and flows of time.

Whether through war, famine or erosion it is not uncommon to see a populated center turn into ruins over the span of centuries.

When a place does manage to maintain its luster it becomes a rare gem, giving visitors the opportunity to travel through time by simply passing through its walls.

Such is the case with Acre Israel…Continue

Submerged Statues; Underwater Sculpture Park, Grenada

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Submerged Statues; Underwater Sculpture Park, Grenada

When it’s estimated that two-thirds of the world’s coral reefs are in danger, even the uninterested would recognize that we’re entering crisis mode.

But before engaging in an all-out panic, there are steps that can be taken to promote the development of reefs and the life that they support.  And while we’re doing that, why not make it a fun and artistic endeavor.

To explore the depths of human creativity and sustainable ecology, head towards the Underwater Sculpture Park. Continue

Europe’s Secret Gem; San Marino

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San Marino

It’s a country within a country. A tiny enclave on a hill surrounded on all sides by the historical and cultural might of Italy. Although it is less than a tenth of the size of New York City, The Republic of San Marino packs a big punch.

History of San Marino

San Marino is the oldest republic in Europe, having been established as an autonomous state in 301AD. Located in central Italy, it is the third smallest country in Europe after the Vatican and Monaco, with a total land area of 23 square miles (61 sq km). Though less than 30,000 people live in the country, it receives more than 3.5 million visitors per year.

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No. 15 Sightseeing Bus; London, England

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No. 15 Sightseeing Bus; London, England

Insider travel secrets come in handy.

In London the secret is 15, a number that will help you enjoy the city in no other way.

Every savvy local knows this, but very little tourists do.

It is the number of the famous Double Decker bus which will show you best of the city for a very cheap price.Continue

History & Culture; Koror, Palau

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History & Culture; Koror, Palau

You’ve found paradise.  You’ve gotten out on the water for a day of activity.  You’ve looked out the window in the morning only to discover adverse weather.  What to do now?

If you’re interested in learning a bit more about your surroundings, you may want to check out a museum.  Rest assured that in Palau, you’ll have a few opportunities to hunt down some history, arts, and culture.Continue

Rainy Day Museum Tour; New York, New York

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Rainy Day Museum Tour; New York, New York

Rainy day in New York with nothing to do?  Impossible.

New York has some of most prestigious and famous art collections in the world.  What better way to spend a day than on a museum tour of the Big Apple?

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The Best Place to Admire Southwest Art…

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

“All of the earth colors on a painter’s palette,” Georgia O’Keeffe said, “are out there in the many miles of badlands.”

Fortunately for us, she used all of them in her many years of residency in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  The picturesque desert town inhabited by Pueblo tribes, Mexican caballeros and American ranchers provided a perfect home for the New York painter.

Flash forward fifty years, and Santa Fe has become an artistic boom town.  Named an official UNESCO Creative City, where galleries, studios and exhibitions abound, the town regularly finds itself atop guidebooks’ “Where to Go” lists.  If you do decide to take an artistic pilgrimage to the city of “Holy Faith,” be warned: O’Keefe thought she was only going for a visit, before making the badlands her home.

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Sailing the Dalmatian Coast; Croatia

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Sailing the Dalmatian Coast; Croatia

If the movie 101 Dalmatians gave you good memories from your childhood, then imagine what 1,246 will do for you now.

I’m not talking about dogs here, I’m speaking of Islands.

All flawless in their unspoiled natural beauty.  Without a doubt, the best way to see this part of the world is from the deck of a fine boat.

The Dalmatian Coast and Islands of Croatia are simply a marvel to behold. Wild, mountainous, forested and fringed with sandy shores. After hours gliding through crystal clear turquoise waters, these islands beg for a sailors’ kiss.Continue

Museum Tour; Santiago, Chile

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Museum Tour; Santiago, Chile

Whether you’re an artist, tourist, or just looking to escape a rainy day, the museums of Santiago are some of the best in the world.  There’s no better way to understand a country than to view it through works of art.  From political contemporary to Chilean fine arts, there’s something for everyone in Santiago’s art collections.Continue

Star Wars at Matmata, Tunisia

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MATMATA, TUNISIA

In a land not so far away, fans of a certain movie franchise can pursue their interests beyond a collection of DVD releases and limited edition toys. Enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the film’s location, sleeping at the setting of one of the episode’s key scenes.

In Matama, Star Wars doesn’t have to be an obsession enjoyed from the periphery. Continue

Dirty Dancing & High Art; Recife, Brazil

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Recife, Brazil

In a country known for music and dance, Recife is revered among Brazilians as one of the best places for both.

Its city center – surrounded by water on all sides – is a hard-edged collection of Afro-Brazilian dance clubs, while the more affluent suburb of Boa Viagem combines excellent nightlife with a long stretch of gold sand beach.

Party on.

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Museums of Mexico City, México

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Mexico City, México

Yes, Mexico City has a bad rap.  From robberies to drug running, the city has just about every name in the book. But – and you knew there would be a “but” – it remains an important historical city, and is certainly worth exploring for this reason.

How historical, you say? Try this on for size: Mexico City was founded in 1325 AD as the capital of the Aztec Empire; by 1428 it was unarguably the greatest city in Meso-america (a central American region spanning from Mexico down to Costa Rica). And now? Mexico City is home to an astonishing 25 million inhabitants, making it the second most populated city in the world behind Tokyo.

This has led to big-city problems. Pollution. Crime. And a host of socio-political issues outside the scope of this article.

But (and you saw that one coming, right?) all that history just won’t let go. Standing in the central plaza you experience a hopscotch through time: the ruins of an ancient Aztec pyramid, a colonial church and a modern skyscraper all can be seen in a single frame. History never looked so good.

Below are just a taste of the historical pleasures Mexico City has to offer.Continue

Museum Tour; San Francisco, California

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Museum Tour; San Francisco, California

There is no city on Earth like it. The city by the bay has fascinated travelers for more than 200 years, lauded for its natural beauty, pioneering mentality, liberal views and ethnic tolerance. The mass waves of immigration, the beat generation, the hippie revolution, the Summer of Love, gay rights and the dot-com boom also gave birth to an artistic movement that can be seen in the myriad museums around the city.

From fine art to multimedia, the city’s rich collection of world-class museums give visitors to San Francisco a taste of its history, culture and the essence of a city. It’s the perfect way to spend a foggy day.Continue

Venture Into the Past; Kumasi, Ghana

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Kumasi, Ghana

When you’re traveling, there’s no days off.  Every moment is an experience.  Every destination is a story.  But sometimes putting yourself in uncomfortable positions can become overwhelming.  Sometimes you need a quiet day of exploration.

On such occasions, head to a place where you might be able to investigate culture and history.  Museums offer a subtle setting from which to learn about a nation.Continue

Street Food, Art and Culture; La Paz, Bolivia

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Street Food, Art and Culture; La Paz, Bolivia

Layers. The best cities always have them. Layers which reveal different views and experiences – if you’re willing to let them, anyways – over a period of days, weeks, years.

La Paz is such a city. And unlike most large cities around the world, its high elevation (an ear-popping 11,975 feet/3650 m) quite literally forces you stop and soak up what La Paz has to offer.

This is a very, very good thing. Continue

A Village on Stilts; Kampong Ayer, Brunei

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Kampong Ayer, Brunei

Don’t expect to travel down quaint canals. Nor should you assume that you’ll be guided along slowly on a gondola. You certainly won’t be walking across intricately decorated bridges and through wide open places.

While Kampong Ayer isn’t Venice, the stilted village certainly makes for a drift-worthy day of sightseeing.

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Old Versus New; Tunis, Tunisia

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Tunis, Tunisia

Some people choose a destination based on its historic sites.  Others venture out hoping to find big city life.  Though too often, there is little middle ground.  There are few options for those who want the best of both worlds.

To get a first-person perspective of one of these hybrid cities, catch a flight to Tunis.Continue

Unwinding in Dubrovnik; Croatia

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Dubrovnik; Croatia

It’s a sultry day in late July and the sun is hot, sitting at its zenith in a cloudless sky. You sit high above the city enjoying a  coffee, thankful for the cooling ocean breeze. Gazing down on the city below you catch yourself admiring the subtle curves and harmonious colors – the contrast of turquoise waters on light grey walls crowned with a sea of bright red roofs.

You can’t remember when the last time you were so relaxed, so taken by beauty.

Welcome to Dubrovnik… Continue

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