Food & Dining, Parks Guides

A Kernel of Kenya

Destinations: Kenya

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Animals & Wildlife, City, Culture, Food & Dining, Mid Range, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Road Trips, Sightseeing, Villages, Walks and Tours, Wellness

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English, 12 pages, May 2013,  

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If you have a week or less to explore the wealth of wildlife and culture in Kenya, here is a condensed guide of most important sites to see, places to peruse, music and dance to enjoy, where to stay and not to stay. Here is how to make the most of your time, from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha to the incomparable M...  Show details

Cambodia: Finally Out of Rehab?

Destinations: Cambodia

Categories: 1-2 week trips, Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, Beach, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Jungle, Motorbike, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Relaxation, Shopping, Sightseeing, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 22 pages, Jan 2012,  

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Cambodia's hangover from the Khmer Rouge genocidal bender has abated, and this country is ripe for discovery. Few places on Earth can compete with the travel affordability here, and the diversity of its attractions - the incomparably spectacular Angkor temples, quirky cultural and French colonial pizazz o...  Show details

Campos do Jordao: A Continental Contradiction

Destinations: Campos do Jordão, Brazil

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Arts, Backpacker, Children & Travel with Children, Culture, Expatriate, Fishing, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports & Exercise (General), Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 11 pages, Nov 2011,  

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Brazil conjures up images of eternal revelry enlivened by samba dance mania and women parading in skimpy bikinis, obscuring their genitals with a garment the size of a postage stamp. At the other extreme is a quiet, modest little European style city nestled in the rarified mountain air of Sao Paulo state, a 4...  Show details

Cartagena, Sunshine City of South America

Destinations: Cartagena, Colombia

Categories: Arts, Beach, Business Traveler, City, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Relaxation, Sightseeing, Single, Walks and Tours

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English, 10 pages, Apr 2009,  

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The festive, historical city of Cartagena with its glorious beaches, vibrant culture, emergence as a major convention destination in South America, and the Old City (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Includes photos, where I stayed, and how to get there, with options for dining, nightclubs, museums, historical chu...  Show details

COSTA RICA: History and Pageantry

Destinations: Costa Rica

Categories: Animals & Wildlife, Backpacker, Beach, City, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Relaxation, Sightseeing, Student, Trekking & Hiking, Walks and Tours

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English, 12 pages, Apr 2009,  

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Did you know that a boozing American general played a huge role in the shaping of Costa Rica's history? Read the story of how Costa Rica was born and bred, along with where to go for spectacular natural scenery and cultural attractions, where to stay, where to dine. ...  Show details

Dansai with the Stars in Loei

Destinations: Loei, Thailand

Categories: Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Relaxation, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 13 pages, Apr 2009,  

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Come take a tour of the least visited region of Thailand, Loei Province and the Dansai Vallley in the northeast. Loei features starry skies, mesmerizing temples, national parks, waterfalls, a famous festival of masks, and other fascinating local culture....  Show details

Drive-It-Yourself Hokkaido, Japan

Destinations: Hokkaido, Japan

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Animals & Wildlife, Children & Travel with Children, Cruise, Ship & Boat, Culture, Cycling, Food & Dining, Honeymoon & Romance, Mid Range, Mountain, Nature, Parks, Relaxation, Road Trips, Senior Traveler, Shopping, Sightseeing, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours, Women

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English, 32 pages, Apr 2010,  

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Do you want to explore Hokkaido in a fun and affordable way? Then this guide is for you. Find suggested itineraries and driving routes for road trips lasting 5, 7 or 10 days and everything you need to know about Shiretoko (a World Heritage Site), Akan, Sounkyo, Furano, Biei, Asahikawa, Sapporo and Otaru. This...  Show details

Ecuadorable

Destinations: Ecuador

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Activities (General), Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Expatriate, Food & Dining, History, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Road Trips, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Sports & Exercise (General), Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours, Wellness

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English, 40 pages, Nov 2010,  

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Ecuador goes straight into your heart with its warm, gentle and helpful people, whose indigenous roots are still a prominent influence on the culture. This guide leads you to a wonderland of snow-topped Andean mountains, dramatic volcanoes, breezy tropical beaches, and peerless colonial architecture. The auth...  Show details

Family Thais at Cha-Am Beach

Destinations: Thailand

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Backpacker, Beach, Children & Travel with Children, City, Culture, Food & Dining, Honeymoon & Romance, Jungle, Low Budget, Mid Range, Mountain, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Relaxation, Sailing & Boating, Sightseeing, Sports & Exercise (General), Trekking & Hiking, Walks and Tours, Wellness

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English, 13 pages, May 2012,  

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There are beautiful beaches all over central and south Thailand, but most attract hordes of foreign tourists. Cha-Am is the real Thai deal where Thais love to chill. Accommodations are beachfront and low rise, food choices are still aplenty, and more action is just 20 minutes away in the city of Hua Hin. Some...  Show details

Fortaleza, Brazil: A Fruit Pie, With A Flakey Crust

Destinations: Fortaleza, Brazil

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Activities (General), Adventure Sports, Amusement Parks, Arts, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Expatriate, Fishing, Food & Dining, Golf, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Jogging, Low Budget, Luxury, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Senior Traveler, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Snorkeling, Sports & Exercise (General), Surfing, Trekking & Hiking, Walks and Tours

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English, 20 pages, Sep 2009,  

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Fortaleza overcomes its sometimes flakey rep with beautiful beaches, exotic women, great food, and a boisterous nightlife rivaling any city. Europeans are coming in droves, filling up hotel rooms and buying property before they leave. Selected as one of the host cities for the 2014 World Cup, the government i...  Show details