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Jul302022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Fun things to do and see in Austria

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Stuck for ideas about what to do and where to go in Austria? Salzburg, Innsbruck and Vienna are three must-visit cities, with many activities for visitors. Austria. Home of Mozart, Einstein, Freud, not to mention the skiing, snowboarding, cafés and friendly locals. I have recently been Interrailing through this amazing country and can tick off an array of some pretty exciting activities from my lifetime experience to-do list. Salzburg This city is best known for the hills being alive with the sound of music. Although there are several tourist activities and sights closed during the winter months, Salzburg is still very pretty and definitely worth a visit any time of year. The river runs straight through the middle of the city with plenty of bridges from which to view the fortr...

Jun62022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Berlin, top destination in Germany since fall of the wall

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Berlin has a special place in history, as the city that had a concrete wall around it for 28 years. It was the center of the Cold War. Located in former East Germany, it was divided into two sections – East Berlin and West Berlin. The wall was around the west, which was controlled by the Allies: USA, France, and Great Britain. The rest of East Germany was under Communist control. Checkpoint Charlie near the Brandenburg Gate, the largest opening between the east and west, is a must-see. Since the wall came down in 1989, Germans have been working hard to restore Berlin as one of the premier cities in Europe. Much work has been done to get East Berlin up to the living standards of West Berlin and today you can’t even tell that there used to be such a drastic difference. Many new high r...

May202022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Florida travel offers adventure and beauty

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Southern Florida, a glorious coastal area lined with a host of famous cities along its eastern seaboard, is a highly popular, entertaining destination with a number of unique and affordable activities. Fort Lauderdale is a Popular Destination Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of Florida, is a popular destination for many visitors to this area. There are numerous hotels along A1A (Fort Lauderdale Boulevard) that offer the best location for easy walking access for beach and night life activities. The beaches here are perhaps the city’s true gem. Twenty three miles of pristine, sandy beaches stretch along the Atlantic seaboard, offering chaise lounges, umbrellas, volleyball sites, basketball courts and even workout areas. Night life along Fort Lauderdale Boulevard has plenty of action ...

May132022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Recapture the past on Orchid Island of Taiwan

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Set off the southeast coast of Taiwan, Orchid Island, also known as Lanyu, is a 45 km wide volcanic island with a tropical climate, inhabited by the aboriginal Tao people, or Yami as they are familiarly known. The scenery is impressive with jagged, black, volcanic rocks edging the coastline in dramatic formations, while lush rain forests cover the higher mountainous regions inland, which is where the butterfly orchid that gives the island its name, may be found. Distinctive Features The Yami, add a distinctive quality to the island, remaining traditional in their customs despite certain intrusions of modern-day life such as television, cigarettes and beer, not to mention the ubiquitous motorcycle, to their island. Their way of life is said to reflect their Philippine and Pacif...

Mar112022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Tips to travel in and around Europe cheaply

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RyanAir is one of the cheapest airlines out there, offering one-way flights across Europe for under 20 dollars, taxes included. However, to get this price, it is necessary to buy the tickets early and pay attention to RyanAir’s very strict travel rules. They have recently changed their regulations to only allow one piece of carry-on luggage, including a personal item. So only a backpack or a purse/briefcase/bag can be taken for free; the other must be checked, which costs another 10 euros. Make sure to check in and print the boarding pass before arriving at the airport. Even if already checked in, there is a 20 euro fee to print out a boarding pass at the airport. However, they do let passengers check in online and print the boarding pass up to two weeks before the plane takes of...

Jan282022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Southern beach vacations guide

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Although other areas of the United States may be the first place vacationers think about when the mood to visit a beach strikes, the South offers great places to enjoy sand and sun. A bonus to the beautiful, sandy beaches and warm waters is that many places in the south also offer the advantage of being a bargain when compared to other regions. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers a wide variety of accommodation choices to the beach going vacationer. Not only are there hotels, motels, and resorts but a number of condos and resorts are also available. No matter the budget or requirements there will be a vacation rental perfect for you. The Myrtle Beach tourism area is actually comprised of North and South Myrtle Beach, including Surfside Beach and Garden City, and offers nearly 60 ...