Ferries have ceased from Britain to Scandinavia, but Debbie Lawson takes an alternative slow route north on a camping road trip along Norway's stunning south coast When the last direct ferry between Britain and Norway set sail in 2008 , severing a historic maritime link between the two countries, it also called time...
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London to Stavanger by road
Photo of the Day (8.31.10)
Filed under: Festivals and Events , Photos , Stories , Asia , Sri Lanka , Photo of the Day , Travel Trivia I think that the best travel photography is the kind that captures a unique instance of the human experience and opens it up for...
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Great deals on attractions during Scottish Archaeology Month
Filed under: Arts and Culture , History , Learning , Europe , United Kingdom September is Scottish Archaeology Month , and the land of kilts and haggis is gearing up for four weeks of free talks, tours, and events highlighting the region's rich heritage. The special month is part of Visit Scotland's new...
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Your Take: Why You Love Oahu
Windward Oahu is a peaceful contrast to lively Waikiki. A few weeks ago, I asked the Go Visit Hawaii facebook community why they like Oahu. As I read each comment, I must have been nodding my head in agreement. I also felt the urge to book a ticket to Oahu ASAP. ...
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London at its best: $699 for 6 nights
Although notorious for its clouds and gray skies, London couldn’t be more vivacious. A melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, this city offers everything. Your best bet for cruising the city is to pick up an Oyster Card and enjoy unlimited tube rides for one flat fee. Besides...
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New York: The St. Regis Goes All Out For Fashion’s Night Out
We already told you about some of the best Fashion's Night Out Hotel Deals for September 10. But if you're feeling as flush with cash as a September issue is with ads, you'll want to head straight to the St. Regis New York . That's where you'll find the most OTT Fashion's Night...
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Could Brownville, Texas become a home port for cruise ships?
That's the hope of some officials in the city, which this week named a committee to study the idea.
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Worth a (Subway) Trip: Inventive Diner Fare at M. Wells
It's incredibly difficult to convince Manhattanites to cross a river—whether the East, the Harlem, or the Hudson—and if all that awaits them is "diner food," the task grows even more Herculean. But M. Wells , the new Quebecois-American restaurant two 7-train stops into Long Island City, Queens, is no...
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There’s a (foreign) word for that
Filed under: Learning , Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , Oceania , South America , Antarctica , Books , Middle East , Central America , Caribbean When traveling to a new place or leafing through a phrase book, have you ever come across a great expression that doesn't exist ...
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WaterFire in Providence, Rhode Island
WaterFire, a living piece of community art, is a defining and incredible aspect of the city of Providence, RI.
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