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Aug132022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Highlights of Australia: Top 3 travel destinations

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For many people, travelling to Australia is the ultimate holiday dream. Images of sun kissed golden beaches and shimmering turquoise waters sit alongside those of dusty outback pubs and laid back locals. Top this off with one of the world's most beautiful and instantly recognisable cities and it is easy to see why touring Australia remains so perennially popular. Travel in Australia is relatively cheap and efficient, but there is no getting away from the fact that this is a huge country, so it is inevitable that any visitor will have some difficult choices to make. Unless you have unlimited time available for your trip, you won't be able to see and do everything. Each of the following suggestions is a spectacular destination in its own right. Build your itinerary around them and your Aussi...

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...

Jul32022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Alexandria, Virginia – Rich in American history

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Alexandria, Virginia has so much to offer its visitors and residents on a year-round basis. The town is quaint, historic, and easy to traverse on foot or via car. The town is a perfect getaway for couples looking for a romantic weekend or families looking to stop on their way to Williamsburg, Atlanta, or Orlando when headed South or Philadelphia, New York, or Boston when headed North. King Street King Street is the heart and soul of Alexandria, Virginia. King Street is home to bars, pubs, stores, restaurants, lodging and coffee shops. King Street is accessible via car or foot, depending on where you are staying during your trip. Almost all of the hotels and bed and breakfasts are located within walking distance of King Street. It is a lengthy walk from the hotels, somewhere aroun...

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...