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Whiskey, mountains and a world-famous monster: A weekend in Scotland
Liquid sunshine — I would all too soon come to know the true meaning of this Scottish phrase for rain as I stepped off the plane to a drizzle-soaked morning in Edinburgh after leaving an otherwise...
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Hit the road, Jack, with 5 top all-American road trips
The lore of the classic American road trip has long been captured in movies, immortalized in songs, and rarely — if ever — falls out of favour among those with freewheeling wanderlust. It conjures up...
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Memphis must-dos — from BBQ and Elvis to historic sites, we’ve got you covered
Memphis is more than Graceland. No, really. It’s also the home of blues, barbeque and rock and roll. Where to stay: Access key Memphis attractions with a stay at the stylish Madison hotel. One great...
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How to pintxos hop in San Sebastian: An enlightening gastronomic experience
I had a stunning realization the day I came home from a two-week vacation in Spain — I didn’t eat enough. If you’re a foodie like me, I advise you to add San Sebastian to your travel destination list....
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Colombia: Top beaches, festivals and fairs
Santa Marta and San Andres Island, homes of the Playa Blanca and Parque Nacional Tayrona, are the Colombian destinations TripAdvisor included in its annual selection of the best beaches to visit around...
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Finding Sihanoukville: One girl’s backroad adventures in Cambodia
In Cambodian Khmer, “taxi” must be synonymous with “delivery truck.” In my (now extensive) experience, this is a lot like confusing French champagne with boxed wine. Photo by Joya Thomas After getting...
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Georgia on my mind
St. Simons Island blends the best of the Deep South with the East Coast. Halfway between Jacksonville, Florida and Savannah, Georgia, fly into either airport and make the hour drive to the island. The...
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To Italy with love: Where to eat, shop and wander in Rome and Florence
Italians know how to live. From the caramel-coloured swirl in a morning espresso to a fresh bowl of spaghetti topped with a basil leaf, food is taken seriously. Swimming in the azure Mediterranean Sea...
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Portland: Where innovation meets quirky cool
No longer the little sister to Seattle, Portland offers a long-weekend getaway of good coffee, innovative food and gorgeous vistas. Where to stay: The Nines in Portland, Oregon. The Nines is as posh as...
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New York City girls’ getaway on a shoestring budget? It’s possible!
A Toronto-based freelance writer heads to notoriously expensive New York City with her pals and soaks up the scene on just $390 … Find out how she did it! New York City on your horizon? On a budget?...
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Gothic City: 5 ways to eat, drink and shop your way through Barcelona
Heading to Barcelona? Whether you’re gaga for Gaudi, got a fetish for designer espatrilles or want to discover your inner foodie, here are five ways to entertain yourself in the Gothic capital of...
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Valencia: Spain’s hidden gem
Once overlooked by visitors, Valencia is coming into its own, offering a growing gastronomic scene and laid-back Mediterranean vibe — and it makes an easy side-trip from Madrid or Barcelona. Historic...
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A gastronomic guide to Madrid
Madrid has a tempo; it’s a city that lives by and for art. It’s also a city where food has been elevated to an art form. Take your pick of gastronomic delights at one of the city’s centuries-old...
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PDA, parties and bikinis: A girl’s guide to the Pearl of the Persian Gulf
Dubai can be difficult to navigate for a first-time visitor. While this tourist mecca has a lot to offer travelers, cultural nuances may have you doing some head-scratching along the way. Sheikh Zayed...
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Foodie finds in Washington, D.C.
The capital of the United States: home to the president, museums, political rallies and yes, a vibrant, diverse food scene. D.C. will have you skipping over another Smithsonian visit to find the best...
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NYC on the cheap: Frugal ways to take a bite out of the Big Apple
By the time you add up the costs of a hotel room, dining out and tickets to a Broadway show, a trip to the Big Apple can leave you with a hefty credit card bill — but it doesn’t have to. Times Square...
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Summer in ski country: Aspen is a top travel destination in the off-season
Millions visit the mountains of Aspen each year for obvious reasons (in fact, Forbes called Aspen the “hot ski destination” for the 2013 season). So, when I found myself in Aspen in early summer, I was...
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Voluntourism: On the ground with Aimia and Me to We in Ecuador
I’d always been a little skeptical of “voluntours.” A few years ago I met a woman who was working for a not-for-profit organization in El Salvador and she shared (over a few beers) her many...
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Escape Mardi Gras: Finding solace during New Orleans’ biggest fest
Some people long to visit cities when they’re at their liveliest: Rio de Janeiro during Carnival, Munich at Oktoberfest or New Orleans for Mardi Gras. I get it — the parades, the feathers, the beads,...
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