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Bangkok Itinerary: Things to Do in Bangkok in 3 Days

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Bangkok Thailand is a visual masterpiece of golden temples, intricate architecture, and natural beauty encapsulated by tempting aromas, friendly people, and shockingly hot and humid temperatures. We instantly fell in love with a city that seamlessly mixes modern life and ancient cultures. Here, we share our recommended Bangkok itinerary for first-timers; it’s a selective list …

Cruising with Food Allergies: Azamara’s Epic Fail

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Let’s face it, cruising and culinary excellence intertwine so tightly that many people wonder if it’s possible to do one without the other. However, cruising with food allergies can be scary. Many brands do it well, but even within that, sometimes things go wrong. The cruise line’s integrity is defined by what happens next.  Our …

What to Do on Rottnest Island Besides Quokka Selfies

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Not too far off the coast of Fremantle in Western Australia sits a small island known as home to the quokka, the happiest animal on earth. However, there are plenty of things to do on Rottnest Island as a day trip. It’s an idyllic beach destination, a bicycle lover’s dream, and a photographer’s paradise.  Rottnest …

Perth to Albany Road Trip Via Public Silo Trail

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Often, heading off the beaten path brings wonderful surprises. An inland Perth to Albany road trip is one of those times. We had heard about endless driving through Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, but instead, the colourful, artistic, and impressively painted silo art captivated our imagination. Whether motivated to visit Wave Rock, salt lakes, pink lakes, or …

Visit Uruguay: Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

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Soccer fans know Uruguay. For the rest of us, Uruguay often seems elusive and mysterious. A modern agricultural nation exporting both wool and beef, it welcomes visitors from the elite to backpackers. However, if you like to travel, it’s easy to visit Uruguay. It’s a progressive country with a sordid history resulting in a skewed …

7 Hidden Benefits of Cruising That Might Surprise You

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Are you wondering if a cruise holiday is right for you? While there are all the obvious benefits that come from a nearly all-inclusive vacation with a pre-planned destination itinerary, there are also many hidden benefits of cruising that might surprise you. Cruise holidays are a vacation, a time to relax, to unwind, and to …

Things to Do in Punta del Este Uruguay Cruise Port

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Punta del Este is sparkling white sand, varied surf, playful sea lions, exclusive shopping, and culinary delights. Uruguay’s fashionable resort town attracts holidaymakers, families, and the beautiful people. As cruise visitors, we focused our time on discovering the best things to do in Punta del Este rather than relaxing at the beach. A seasonal destination, …

Inside a Jewish Cemetery and Synagogue in Marrakech

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Jewish life still exists in Morocco with an estimated 2,500 Jews currently living in the country. Marrakech has at least two synagogues open to visitors. While its most active temple is in the modern part of town, it was the older Lazama Synagogue Marrakech that attracted us. Today, Morocco has the largest Jewish population in …

Valle del Encanto: Petroglyphs in Chile’s Enchanted Valley

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The Enchanted Valley (Valle del Encanto) is as mysterious and unusual as the name suggests. Filled with petroglyphs, fossils, and other signs of past inhabitants, the secluded desert ravine is just south of the Atacama desert. It was once a walking trail for Chilean natives travelling between the Andes mountains and the coast. Today, it’s …

Stargazing and other things to do in La Serena Chile

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While stargazing in the nearby Elqui Valley seems to be the drawing card bringing international tourists into the region, it is the exquisite beaches that call to the Chileans. Regardless of the initial motivation, visitors find plenty of interesting things to do in La Serena. In fact, Chile’s second-oldest city offered us more fascinating options …