Joe Johnson on why he plans to spend the rest of his life in England. This is London (courtesy of Flickr user maistora) Written by Joe Johnson One of the biggest clichés about England is the weather, most outsiders and indeed the majority of inhabitants will cite the predominantly wet, dreary atmosphere that envelops the country for approximately nine months of the year. What is impressive is that despite this, millions upon millions of tourists visit the small island nation [...]
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Mind on Music: Sing It Forward
Sing It Forward – Vince Vaccaro & St James Music Academy from Vancouver Is Awesome TV on Vimeo.
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Flea Markets & Boutique Shopping in Sardinia
Charming Sardinia on where to shop locally for handicrafts and jewelry. Written by Luke of Charming Sardinia Situated in the Mediterranean Sea between Italy, France, Spain and Africa, Sardinia has long been a strategic trading and service post for conquering empires. This means the island’s culture and goods are an intriguing hybrid of influences, making this proud autonomous region not just a great place for the tourist, beach goer, or hiker, but for the eager shopper as well.
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Communication Coach on How to Make Every Flight Friendly
Roshini Rajkumar, Communication Coach and founder of Roshini Performance Group, offers communication strategies to make your next flights as pleasant as possible, both for yourself and the other passengers. Contribute to a friendly atmosphere up in the air with Roshini’s advice.
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A Bite-Size Guide to Greece’s Many Islands
From Rhodes and Kos via Zakynthos and Corfu to Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, Matthew Nunn shares the beauty of Greece. Written by Matthew Nunn With over a thousand islands and in excess of 200 inhabited, it’s a small wonder there’s any Mediterranean Sea left. Despite what may be happening in Greece today (economically), nothing can take away what happened in Greece in the past. This history as well as the outstanding natural beauty has Greece tipped as one of the [...]
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Nothing Says I ‘Love You’ Quite Like a Valentine’s Break in Budapest
Catherine Luther suggests a handful of experiences in the Hungarian capital for a romantic February 14th. Written by Catherine Luther When booking a romantic Valentine’s getaway for that special someone, you may initially consider conventional destinations such as Paris, Rome, or Venice. There’s no doubt that these old faithful’s tick all the right boxes for an intimate weekend away, but have you contemplated Budapest? Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Budapest remains to be an untapped treasure [...]
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Free Online Language Courses For the Cash-Strapped Traveler
For those that like to travel the world, learning second or third languages is often a must if they wish to easily assimilate into new cultures. Knowing the national language of any country you visit, whether it be Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, or Swahili, makes getting around a country much easier and opens you up to further cultural experiences that you would have otherwise missed – such as finding that great hole-in-the-wall pub or that landing for a better view of [...]
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Finding Peace and Serenity On the Edge of the Ocean
Of all the different types of geographical landscapes to explore and enjoy, nothing resonates with me more than spending time at the ocean’s edge. Whenever I travel somewhere with a beach, it’s the first place I seek out. Few things are more calming and inspiring than the ocean. Days spent at the beach equal a sense of rejuvenation, an abundance of exciting activities, and, often, natural souvenirs in the form of shells, sand, rocks or driftwood. From the rocky shores [...]
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