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Baltic Break
So, we were back in the bus after checking off Warsaw and Vilnius from the list of cities that we were going to visit on this fascinating two-week Globus coach trip. Theo, the tour director, seemed a...
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Beautiful Baltics
Since its independence in 1991, this little country in the Baltics has made peace with its chequered past and forged a new identity that is uniquely Estonian. There is a song titled ‘Estonia, My Love’...
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River Story
The trim and graceful MS Artistry, the river ship of Avalon Waterways, was our gateway to the Danube, the open watery highway and the threshold of our Eastern Europe adventure, swathed in peace yet...
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Rocky Mountain High
Driving through the Canadian Rockies, dotted with blue lakes and quaint towns, made for a beautiful summer, says Shikha Tripathi Driving endlessly on a winding road for days on an end is not...
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Warsaw – A Different Journey
Theo, the tour director on our Globus coach tour from Warsaw to Moscow put it perfectly when he welcomed us all in Warsaw during the start of the trip. “Let’s compare the wondrous journey that lies...
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Beyond the Iron Curtain
Bussing it down from Warsaw to Moscow teaches you a thing or two about life — like how celebrations for summer solstice spill over political borders and how everyone loves McDonald’s The ring of the...
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Comfort cruising on the Danube
And what a difference travelling on a ship can make! No more packing and unpacking, checking out and checking into hotels… Years ago when we had first started out as travel writ¬ers, we set out to...
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Eastern Europe River Cruising
Cruising, especially river cruising, should come with a cautionary warning: “Cruising is addictive.” The Avalon Waterways’ Black Sea Discovery cruise that we embarked on recently served up the...
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Danube River Cruising
WHERE TIME STANDS STILL Our floating hotel took in the highlights of Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania, countries which till 1989were under the red boot of the Kremlin. These nations were for...
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A Sensory Overload!: Brazil – Part I
South America proves to be everything and more than what Shirin Mehta was hoping for as she visits Peru under the protective umbrella of a premium tour by Globus Brazil, Argentina, Peru - to visit...
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A Sensory Overload!: Argentina – Part II
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How to Spend a Weekend in Amsterdam
The elaborate facades and captivating canals make Amsterdam one of Europe’s most charming cities. It’s filled with art, culture, food and history – truly offering something for every type of traveler...
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Travel Stories: The Man Who Stole Mona Lisa
Why was the Mona Lisa kidnapped? Ransom? Revenge? Try homesickness. Every traveler around the world has heard of 'Mona Lisa'. It is easily the most famous painting in the world! Today, a thick pane of...
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Get A Taste of Russia!
Russia is all over the news now. From Vladamir Putin to being the most gracious host of FIFA World Cup 2018, to the magnificent locales the country has to offer. Of course, it is the largest country on...
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Let’s Go France!
France has won the 2018 FIFA World Cup! What a fascinating match it was. Before they became the world champions of the most popular sport, 'France' conjured up visions of magical Paris with the...
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7 Tricks to Traveling (More) Comfortably
You have planned a vacation to a destination which is on your bucketlist for a long time now! The spectacular places that you have only dreamt about and seen gorgeous pictures in Instagram and Face...
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A Quick Guide to Prague
Masked by stunning architecture and ornate buildings lies a city with a dark past and resilient people. Welcome to Prague. Today, the city has emerged as a lively, multi-cultural hotspot and a go-to...
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11 European Cities that are even better in Winter
By Caitlin Morton | Posted to Condé Nast Traveler There are devotees of warm-weather vacations among us, who refuse to look north until May rolls around. But there’s something to be said for embracing...
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5 Stunning Landscapes To Add To Your Bucketlist
"Enjoyment of the landscape is a thrill" - David Hockney Landscapes are Earth's way of poetry. Majestic mountains, scenic lakes, verdant green forests - they make your travel even more magical and...
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