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Several most popular places to spend your October holidays

Several most popular places to spend your October holidays

10/1/2012 Article author: Amanda Grey Belfast (England), Avignon (France), Bordeaux (France), Crete (Greece), Santorini (Greece), Florence (Italy), Taormina (Italy), Funchal (Portugal), Lisbon (Portugal)

All the tourists and avid travelers know that September is the perfect time for having a holiday. The truth is that early autumn is a more favorable time for exploring new sites due to several reasons. One of the most important of them is that in autumn there are fewer tourists and therefore more opportunities to visit intriguing places without the annoying presence of dozens of other people.

Cheap Hotels in Barcelona

Cheap Hotels in Barcelona

10/1/2012 Article author: Amanda Grey Barcelona (Spain)

There are lots of hotels in Barcelona. It is not a surprise, as far as it is one of the most visited cities in Spain. However most of them are too luxurious and tourists can't afford staying there. That's why we thought it would be useful to make a top ten list of comfortable and affordable hotels in Barcelona. All of them cost less than 100 euro. Our private guides in Barcelona made a list of the most suitable cheap hotels in Barcelona.

Top Ten Walking Tours in the World

Top Ten Walking Tours in the World

9/26/2012 Article author: Cathy Jones

Adventurous travelers can experience the most intimate explorations of cities all over the world when they rely on their own two feet to take them along their journey of discovery. A walking tour is always the best way to get up-close and personal with the landmarks and attractions of any given location.

Global Pub Crawling: Drinking Customs around the World

Global Pub Crawling: Drinking Customs around the World

9/20/2012 Article author: Cathy Jones London (England), Barcelona (Spain)

No matter what country you are visiting for your vacation or business trip, you can find a tasty libation waiting for you in a local bar or pub. Your travel destination might be famous for its natural scenery, an architectural landmark, or a gourmet food concoction, but one of the best attractions in any country is the popular drink for that area.

Points to Ponder for Travelers

Points to Ponder for Travelers

9/20/2012 Article author: Cathy Jones

There are people who travel just as a means to get from one place to another. For others, any journey is an experience to cherish and a chance for an unforgettable adventure. For the adventurous spirit, to travel is to view the world in wide-eyed wonder, always open to seeing something new and different. Travelers are explorers who seek the uncommon, people with a zest for living who thrive on the challenge of conquering a new world.

A Guide to Good Liquor Around the World

A Guide to Good Liquor Around the World

9/20/2012 Article author: Cathy Jones

There are lots of globe trotters who make a point of planning their vacations around visits to the local vineyards or breweries of their chosen destination. Wine tasting tours prevail in places from France to California, and many travelers take time out for beer festivals and brewery tours. But if your tastes extend to something a little beyond the ordinary, you can find amazingly tasty and enjoyable drinks in any country you visit.

Fun with Fangs: Vampire Tours in Romania

Fun with Fangs: Vampire Tours in Romania

9/10/2012 Article author: Cathy Jones Brasov (Romania), Bucharest (Romania), Maramures (Romania)

Tales of vampires have long been the source of chills and thrills for lovers of horror stories around the world. The popularity of vampire stories has been ever-growing since the year 1897 when Irish author Bram Stoker published his famous novel, Dracula. Since then vampires have been romanticized in films, comics, television series and books time and time again, making vampires the most popular of monsters.

10 Travel Destinations from Children's Literature

10 Travel Destinations from Children's Literature

9/10/2012 Article author: Cathy Jones London (England), Finland, United States

Storybook characters come to life for children when they have the opportunity to visit the real places from their favorite books. There's nothing so fascinating as being able to see the same sights your literary heroes saw, to walk the paths they walked and visit some of the settings you've only been able to read about. Even more so for kids, whose imaginations allow them to fully experience the books they read as if they were living the tales themselves. Give your children an unforgettable experience by taking them to visit the settings of some of their favorite stories.

Best Museums in the World

Best Museums in the World

9/6/2012 Article author: Cathy Jones

A museum is a place where history comes alive through the treasures and artifacts of people who once walked the same land we walk today. The best way to understand the culture of any city you may visit is to spend some time in one of their museums. You will have the opportunity to learn about their lifestyle and how their civilization developed as you observe objects that were used in their daily lives and the works of art they created. Explore the past on your next vacation with a visit to one of the world's most renowned museums.

Global Gourmet: Traveling the World for Fine Food and Wine

Global Gourmet: Traveling the World for Fine Food and Wine

8/31/2012 Article author: Cathy Jones Paris (France), Rome (Italy), Barcelona (Spain)

Food is something we all have in common, no matter where we come from. But for some of us, food is an obsession and planning any vacation revolves around where to find the very best foods and wines. To the traveling foodie, all other attractions of any chosen destination come second to that country's cuisine. For a person who is a food bon vivant, the goal of visiting a new country is to experience new flavors, revel in unique delicacies and delight in the tastes of exotic, interesting foreign foods.

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