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Tanglewood Festival of Lights

In North Carolina, USA, just west of Winston-Salem is a large park, usually used for golfing, and horse-back riding. It borders the Yadkin River, and is a popular place all year round, but never so much so as the month of December.  That month, the park creates the largest and most spectacular light shows in … Continue reading »

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Travel Safety Tips

Traveling to new and exotic places is fun, exciting, and educational.  There is so much to see and do, and so much of it is new.  Sometimes that newness, the fact that you really don’t know the place well, can lend itself to situations that are less than optimal.   To keep yourself, and your … Continue reading »

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The Airline Lost My Dog!

Have you ever had a friend who had difficulties because the airline lost their baggage?  Well, dogs being transferred from plane to plane can sometimes be lost, too.  Mistakes are made, and the dog may not follow you onto your connecting flight, or it may just have been placed on the wrong flight to begin … Continue reading »

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Traveling Safely With Your Dog

Many people worry about their pets when they leave on vacation, and would be happier sharing their holiday with the family dog in tow.  In order to make this as comfortable as possible, there are a few things to keep in mind.   1-      Does your dog want to travel?  Is he calm in new … Continue reading »

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Liechtenstein National Day

Liechtenstein’s National Day is on August 15th this year. It is the biggest event this small country has each year. Although Liechtenstein is Europe’s smallest country, it knows how to put on a big party. Starting it all is an open-air mass out beside the royal castle, which is on a hillside above Vaduz, the … Continue reading »

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Cork X Southwest Festival- Ireland

It seems like good old Skibbereen may become an ideal place for live music this weekend, with the Cork by Southwest festival occurring on Saturday, August 1. The fest is going to be headlined by The Waterboys (shown), who are likewise performing in Galway the prior evening. Luckily the big event will be tented thereby … Continue reading »

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Louisville Blues-N-Barbecue Festival

Every summer about this time you can kick off your shoes and enjoy great music, and great food at the Louisville Blues-N-Barbecue Festival in Louisville, Kentucky.  They’ve been warming up the already hot Kentucky summers since 1998, and it’s a favorite of those who enjoy awesome New Orleans sounds as well as country Memphis.  This … Continue reading »

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Destination- Tioman Island

Beautiful it is, possibly one of the world’s most beautiful islands.  It was used as the setting for the classic movie South Pacific.  Unlike so many other popular destinations, it hasn’t changed an awful lot since then. It still has perfect pale sandy beaches, and perfect turquoise water, and an almost endless number of

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Best Beach Cities to Visit

Planning a trip to the beach? Wanting to go to some exotic place you’ve never been?  Is the world at your fingertips?  Well, lucky you.  If you want to spend time sunning on the beach, tanning, or swimming, or just sitting under an umbrella reading a book, you’ll be looking for a beach. But, if … Continue reading »

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Paragliding in Ghana, Africa

For those of the adventurous sort, who might be planning a trip to Africa this April, you might want to consider dropping by the Ghana Paragliding Festival.  It has become a happy part of the annual Easter celebrations, ever since the first one was held in 2005.  The festival is held in Nkawkaw this year … Continue reading »

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