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Photos of Snow in Rome

It’s rare to have snow in Rome but today the city was covered with snow, causing major transportation problems in the city with many shops and businesses remaining closed. While there was snow in Rome in 2010, this is said to have been Rome’s biggest snowfall in more than 25 years and lots of people [...]

Fastnet Line Sinks

Fastnet Line, a.k.a. “The People’s Ferry”, has terminated operations. The sole ship “Julia” was already berthed for the winter in Cork, now it looks as if its revenue-earning days with Fastnet Line are over for good. After court wrangles and severe commercial problems the whole operation has ended after less than two years service. [...]

Yoga Health Retreats to Hold 11 Retreats in Bali in 2012.

One of Australia’s most successful yoga teachers will soon be sharing her secrets in a series of retreats across Bali, Indonesia. Sue Hawkins has been operating from Australia’s Byron Bay for over 10 years, giving burnt-out businesspeople a much-needed recharge with her special rejuvenating yoga practices. In 2012, Hawkins will be taking her methods to [...]

Recife Carnival 2012: The Municipal Ball

One of the top events in Brazil Carnival could still be within your reach: earlier today, 2,000 of the 16,000 tickets to this year’s Municipal Ball in Recife (Feb.11) were …
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What’s The Best Free Thing To Do in New York City?

No matter what your travel budget, everyone appreciates something that is free and fantastic. Nominate your favorite free thing to see or do in New York City for a 2012 …
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It’s Carnival Time in Viareggio, Italy

Viareggio, on Italy’s Tuscan coast, holds one of Italy’s biggest and most popular carnival, or carnevale, celebrations. During carnival season, six parades are held along the waterfront parade featuring paper …
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Hungarian Airline Malev Grounded

After a commercial downturn heading straight for a crash, Hungarian flag carrier Malev has today decided to ground its fleet and suspend operations.
Malev lost nearly ninety million Euros in …
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What February Brings…

February is a quiet month for winter travelers – which means that February travelers will be able to save quite a bit. If you enjoy winter sports but are on a tight budget, come to the Scandinavian countries in February. For travelers, February offers fewer crowds, amazing natural phenomena and great winter activities…to learn more, [...]

TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards: Who Made the Cut?

Tripadvisor’s users have spoken: in their recent Travelers’ Choice Awards (tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice), a number of Southeast Asia destinations and hotels got recognized by Tripadvisor’s 60 million readers as the best of the best. The winners’ lists have expanded to include top-25 lists for 30 countries and regions, as well as an international competition for the best [...]

Be careful of the upside-down number keyboard on ATMs

Recently a friend visited Shanghai and we spent some time shopping. During this activity, inevitably, one needs to visit the ATM machine once or twice. When she stopped to get some cash, the first machine we visited rejected her card. As she went to key in her PIN a third time, I stopped her. Sometimes [...]

What’s Your Favorite Caribbean Attraction?

Been on a Caribbean trip recently? If a tour, museum or other attraction was part of the fun, and the experience was awesome, give a little back and enter a nominee for the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards!
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Getting Around Bermuda

You can hoof it, bike it, cycle it, cab it, bus it, or ferry it, but the one thing you can’t do in Bermuda is drive it.
That’s right: if you don’t live in Bermuda, you can’t drive a car there — not a rental, and not even one borrowed from a friendly local. The reasons [...]

Carnival Weekend at Fundição Progresso

Fundição Progresso, in Lapa, one of Rio’s very best nightlife spots, is sizzling this weekend with a Carnival schedule.
If you’re in town, …
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Nominate Your Favorite New York City Walking Tour!

Nominations are open for the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards — and we want you to nominate your Favorite New York City Walking Tour. I think walking tours are a great …
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Get Your Kicks with the Six Nations

It is that time of the year again … the Six Nations kick off. Roaring men in shorts battle it out on the field, spurred along by roaring fans in warm clothing. It is rugby at its best. Well, most of the time. Will Ireland win a Grand Slam and a Triple Crown again? Will [...]

Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay: Worth the Effort.

Image of junk in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam courtesy of Getty Images.

Consider the obstacles of getting to Ha Long Bay in Vietnam: you need to book a package tour among the tour agencies in Hanoi – assuming you’ve chosen from a day tour or one of those luxurious sleepaboard cruises in Ha [...]

Nadi Astrology at Vaitheeswaran Koli – Real or Fake?

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Celebrate Summer in South America

Although it is summer in North America the heat is on in South America and it makes for a great time to visit and attend one of the many festivals. While Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro is the most famous of them all, there are many others which rival in size and color.
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Drinking the Caribbean: The Virgin Islands Ice Tea

Had a Long Island Iced Tea? This is different. Very different. St. Croix native Cruzan Rum recently came out with a line of tropical-fruit flavored rums, and this wicked concoction was obviously the evil brain child of some marketing executive who figured that, in the ideal cocktail, the more shots of rum, the better.
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Shopping for Carnival in Rio: Saara

It’s that time of the year when a person’s mind turns to electric pink wigs, plumes, sequined tops and other Carnival essentials.
This is when Saara, in Rio de Janeiro, is …
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What’s Your Favorite New York City Museum?

New York City is home to many wonderful museums, whether you love big museums or small museums, art museums or history museums, New York City’s museums have something for everyone. …
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Berlinale Film Fest 2012 Under Way

Only one more week until the 62nd Berlin Film Festival begins, one of the largest cultural events in the German capital: The Berlinale opens next Thursday, February 9th, with Benoit Jacquot’s historical drama “Farewell My Queen” with Diane Kruger as Marie Antoinette, kicking off two weeks of world-class cinema, interesting panel discussions, and star-studded parties.
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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire?

Don’t you just love it when a plan goes totally haywire? Well, at least a plan to “seed” a hotel review site deserves to end up as a farce. According to a report in the Irish Times, the Carlton Hotel Group sent an email to management and staff outlining how to … well … be [...]

Gate 1 Sale for Greece Cruise and Land Combo

Gate 1 Travel is offering a promotional discount on its trips to Greece. If you book by February 6th, you’ll save $110 of the regular listed prices. Starting at $2199, …
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Balinese Festival of Galungan Begins Today, February 1.

To celebrate the festival of Galungan, Balinese Hindus make their way to temples and pray to commemorate the victory of good over evil and worldly distractions. Galungan recurs over a 210-day calendar, so the next Galungan holiday rolls around near the end of the year, from August 29 to September 7.
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