Friday, January 28th, 2011
If you are a movie buff perhaps you want to take your next vacation in one of the villas in Italy. So many memorable movies have been filmed in Italy that you can walk the streets and visit the buildi…
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
If you are like most people and only dream of the idea of traveling rather than doing, you can find yourself unmotivated at work and in everyday life.
The reason individuals travel is because it pr…
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Monday, May 5th, 2008
Are you interested in exploring both the beat and offbeat spots in Oregon (USA)? Then you should check out Gerry Frank's Travel Column at The Oregonian.
There are many to do and check out in O…
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Friday, April 4th, 2008
Portland is a green city. No, I do not mean green in the Al Gore/environmentally friendly way (though Portland does win praises for that kind of "greenness" too). I'm referring to the c…
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Thursday, January 24th, 2008
Thailand and buddhism are inseparable. The religion is a center point of daily life for everyone from the country's revered royalty to the poorest plow wielding farmer. For tourists, it is imposs…
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Sunday, October 21st, 2007
Package vacations usually involve being toted around on a bus with 40 other people.
Granted, it can be an infinitely simpler going on this kind of trip than wandering solo. You'll be assured of…
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2007
Traveling in a foreign country is, usually, full of memorable experiences. "Travel" and "tourism," are words that usually imply visit to a place for a limited amount of time. Sure,…
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Sunday, September 30th, 2007
It's easy to find literature about the rewards of learning a Foreign language. However, for most people who are attempt it, learning a new language can be quite frustrating. Self-teaching courses …
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Friday, September 28th, 2007
Shoulder to shoulder with locals. Is there a better way to really get to know a country than to ride public transit with the local population?
I don't think there is.
Your phrasebook has replac…
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Thursday, September 20th, 2007
I am often surprised by the different motivations people have for travel. Mostly, it's a "I'm impressed" kind of way; though there is the occasional head nod which covers up my int…
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