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Encounter the Thrilling Thaipusam Festival on a Trip to Malaysia

Posted by Kennedy Runo in Malaysia

Thaipusam is a Tamil Festival celebrated on the Tamil Full Moon. It is celebrated in all the countries that have Tamil Hindu communities such as Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Singapore and Myanmar.

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Revitalise Your Body, Soul and Mind in One of Finland's Traditional Spas

Posted by Kennedy Runo in Finland

Nothing beats a good massage, then a luxurious bath and thereafter a meditation session. Many countries, especially in Asia, have adapted this form of tourism. Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia are renowned worldwide for their traditional spas tourism. Fortunately for those touring Europe, Finland has some of the best spa services in the world.

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Best Places to Shop in Bangkok

Posted by Kennedy Runo in Bangkok, Thailand

Are you headed to Bangkok on business or leisure? Great. You will soon realize that the Thai capital is also one of the most visitor-friendly cities in the world. It boasts active night life and many adventure-seekers' attractions.

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Sample the Mesmerizing Beauty of Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica

Posted by Kennedy Runo in Costa Rica

Cocos Island National Park is located 550 kilometers off the Costa Rican Pacific Coast and is what the romantics refer to as a 'place of ethereal beauty’. The national park is an embodiment of natural undisturbed beauty that can only thrive where humans have little or no access to.

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Five Reasons to Take A Train Ride This Summer

Posted by Liz in British Columbia

With the summer travel season just around the bend, Rocky Mountaineer has compiled a list of the top five 5 experiences only a rail ride ...

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Adventure Hot spots in Argentina

Posted by Kennedy Runo in Argentina

Have you ever thought of Argentina as an adventure destination? Well, read through the list of the top adventure hotspots in the country below and it will be an eye-opener.

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Astounding Beaches To See In Kauai, Hawaii

Posted by Kennedy Runo in Kauai, Hawaii

Rest and relaxation is often times taken lightly. You should not be one of the people which do this. Ninety percent of old folks almost always have one regret - they did not spend more time with family having fun. They wish they had travelled more. They wish they took more time to treat themselves better.

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5 Things You Didn't Know About Phuket

Posted by Kennedy Runo in Phuket

The name Thalang comes from ancient Malay which literally means 'cape'. In European maps, Phuket was also known as Jung Ceylon, a corruption of the Malay name 'Malay Tanjung Salan' which means Cape Salang.

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Exploring the Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca

Posted by Kennedy Runo in Ecuador

Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca is located in the Andean Mountains in the south of Ecuador. It is an inland colonial town and Ecuador’s 3rd city that was built under rigorous planning guidelines issued by the Spanish King Charles V. Cuenca.

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One Ocean Expeditions

Posted by Liz in Arctic Ocean, Anywhere

One Ocean Expeditions is delighted to offer an “At Par” currency adjustment, to assist in aligning voyage prices with the fluctuating Canadian to US dollar exchange. This adjustment and a variety of other special offers are available on two outstanding Canadian voyages this summer.

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Useful Bulgarian Phrases That Will Help You On Your Next Trip

Posted by Kennedy Runo in Bulgaria

Eastern Europe languages are not easy to read, let alone understand. They seem to have done away with excessive vowels.

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Top Six Alternate Routes to Machu Picchu

Posted by Anne Bird in Machupicchu, Peru

If you are the type of person who loves adventure but likes to avoid the crowds you may enjoy learning about these alternative routes to Machu Picchu as recommended by our friends at National Geographic!

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