Separating North and South America is the country of Panama, a strip of land bordered by Costa Rica and Columbia, and a canal, connecting the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Most people in the country live in either Panama City or Colon, on each side of the canal, with the remainder of the country […]
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Located near the mouth of the mighty Columbia River, between Washington and Oregon, Astoria is a city of around 10,000. It’s easily accessible from Portland (about a two hour drive northwest) and Seattle (about a three and a half to four hour drive southwest), making it an easy Pacific Northwest weekend getaway and giving you
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When the spectacular foliage of fall gives way to winter, Vermont becomes a playground for outdoor winter sport enthusiasts. Anything you can do on snow you can do — and do better — in Vermont! There is no shortage of amazing skiing and snowboarding in Vermont, which boasts 20 alpine ski resorts and 30 cross-country
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Visitors to the nation’s capital, have long made Arlington Cemetery an important visitation spot. Located in Arlington Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington DC, Arlington is the most well known cemetery in the United States. About 230,000 veterans and their dependents are buried on this 624 acre site, which is one of the most
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There are few places in the world that offer the wide variety of experiences that Morocco does. A trip to this exotic African country can be customized to your travel preferences to include relaxing days on the beach and nights in Moroccan steam baths, or ramped up for the adventure tourist who’s looking for ski
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In the midst of making holiday plans – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are right around the corner – you might also start thinking about plans for another holiday. Equally full of fun and excitement, Mardi Gras can be a fun, and family friendly experience. I had long wanted to experience Mardi Gras, but felt
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What does your fantasy vacation look like? Are there blue waters and clean white beaches? Do you imagine days spent on island sands, or a walk through history, visiting important archaeological and historical sites? A vacation in Greece can be all of that, and more, with something to suit every traveler: the sun-worshipping beach lover,
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There’s much to see, do and experience in Chicago and unfortunately, business travelers oftentimes believe there simply isn’t enough time in between meetings and appointments for them to sample what the city has to offer. Granted, if you’re only going to be in town for a couple of days, it may be difficult to find
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The only way to really explore Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic is to take a deep breath and dig in. There are more than a dozen options of things to see within the castle walls. After all, it is an 1100-year-old landmark so there’s a lot of history inside. Got a day? Pick your favorite
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New York is full of endless restaurants with enticing menus, but after a few days of eating hearty, you might be in the mood for something on the lighter side. Enter the New York wine bar, an often candlelit, casual spot to sample wines and eat with your hands, pleasantly sipping and nibbling the
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