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Between Everywhere and Nowhere
A little review of travel literature. By Bernd Brunner.
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The Rise of the Shameless 'Beg-Packer'
Meet the tourists who are panhandling in the streets to fund their next beach trip.
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European Parliament votes to end visa-free travel for Americans
The European Parliament has voted to end visa-free travel for Americans within the EU. It comes after the US failed to agree visa-free travel for citizens of five EU countries – Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Poland and Romania – as part of a reciprocity agreement. US citizens can normally travel to all countries in the bloc without a visa.
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Jacqueline Broome
I am an ameture photographer living overseas in Europe. My link to my photo blog is below and my online portfolio can be found at: https://500px.com/jackiebroome . I'm also on instagram: broomejackie and twitter: Broomephotos.
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By air
Water, sun set and airA travel Rio de Janeiro/ Porto Alegre, Brazil.@no_rumo by Valéria del CuetoMore photos here https://delcueto.wordpress.com/2015/12/12/aereas-rioporto-alegre/
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The 11 Annoying People You Meet During a Flight
I’m not one for air travel, even though I have been sitting in planes since I was two years old, over time my fear of flying has only increased. Still, I somehow manage to fly, keeping track of all…
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10 of the Cheapest Countries To Travel To
When your bank account makes the decisions, you’ve got to be a bit more careful (and smarter) about your travel decisions. That’s why I did some research on the cheapest countries to travel to – here are my top 10 countries to visit when traveling on a budget.
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Overseas travel warnings about USA mount
Some countries are warning citizens about police, gun violence, Zika and anti-Muslim views.
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7 days on Central Asia's Pamir Highway
A weathered sign indicated our altitude on Tajikistan's Ak-Baital Pass -- 4,655 meters above sea level. Barren mountains stretched in every direction, casting shadows over the second-highest international road in the world. China loomed over the eastern horizon. Kyrgyzstan was behind us. To the south lay Afghanistan and the fabled Wakhan Corridor. We were heading south, along the Pamir Highway, officially known as the M41.
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Being Cool Has Ruined Berlin
One night last summer, I stepped out of my building in central Berlin and couldn’t believe what I saw. My street had turned into one giant party with crowds spilling over the sidewalks as they washed down their vegan prosciutto with gluten-free hefeweizen and organic prosecco. Scraps of French, Italian, English, and Russian drifted over the loud laughter.
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First Time in 100 Years: Forbidden City’s Secret Garden to Open
The Forbidden City in Beijing, China, is one of the most-visited landmarks in the world, but now its secret garden, closed to the public for close to a century, is scheduled to open its gates. Built in the 15th Century, the Forbidden City was a center of power for hundreds of years, a vast and sprawling complex of residential, cultural and political spaces. While tourists are welcome to explore much of the complex, the Secret Garden...
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Paris on the Run
How much of Paris can one impulsive and adventurous first time visitor see during an unexpected layover in Paris? Will she make her connecting flight after all?
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State Dept. Issues Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens ‘Throughout Europe’
The State Department just issued a travel alert for all United States citizens throughout Europe after the Brussels terrorist attacks. The U.S. Embassy in Brussels already advised that any Americans currently in Belgium should pay attention to local news, contact family and friends, and “take the appropriate steps to bolster your personal security.” The State Department, meanwhile, is warning all Americans of terrorist groups planning more terror attacks across Europe.
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Olympics ticket sales fall off a cliff in wake of Zika virus
Ticket revenues for 2016 Rio Olympics events have dropped significantly since an outbreak of Zika virus in Brazil gained international attention. From October until Jan. 20, 2016, ticket revenues for Olympics-related events were increasing an average of 8.85% each week, according to Ticketbis. In the second half of January, however, revenue dropped 56.4%, and continued to drop through at least the first half of February.
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The world’s most secretive places
From an isolated Pacific island without running water to a James Bond-like spy base in England, these five places are practically off-limits to even the most curious travellers.
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Cycling Doctor Declares World Better than Expected
A doctor has spent six years cycling around the world - and found a much more hospitable planet than he had ever imagined.
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The 10 countries with the most powerful passports
How many countries can you travel to without a visa?
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Where to Travel for Food in 2016 -- National Geographic Travel
See our editors' picks for the top destinations to satisfy your food cravings.
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CDC: Pregnant women should avoid travel to Brazil, neighboring countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel alert late Friday that advises pregnant women to avoid traveling to Brazil and about a dozen countries in the Americas where a mosquito-borne virus has been linked to brain damage in babies. Local transmission of the Zika virus has been found in 16 countries and territories: Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico...
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Ethical Travel - Why It’s Important
Many people are conscious of the importance of looking after the environment, but it’s getting increasingly difficult to consider the environmental impact of decisions we make and actions we take on a daily basis.
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