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Sunday Special – Maldives
Continuing on with islands, we’re taking a look at the Maldives. When I think of this South Asian destination set in the Indian Ocean, I think luxury hotels, azure waters, and blankets of white sand beaches. And also that it is sinking. Actually sea levels are rising and since the Maldives islands are the lowest country…
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Sunday Special – Aegadian Islands, Sicily (Italy)
I am intrigued by many islands in this world. Islands can be a fascinating microcosm of life and that often draws my attention. There a thousands of islands in the world of every size and shape. The largest being Greenland and the smallest….well, there seems to be a few claims so I’ll just leave it…
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Sunday Special – Milford Sound, New Zealand
Various countries and destinations can conjure up a variety of images when we hear their name. They can range from cities filled with towering skyscrapers and urban romance, to meccas of mouth-watering foods options, to history and art full of awe and beauty. Others impress their natural beauty into our minds. New Zealand is one…
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Sunday Special – The Great Trail, Canada
HAPPY CANADA DAY! Today, July 1st, is Canada’s birthday. This nation is relatively young and though we do have some interesting historical sites much of the allure of this country comes from it’s vast and varied natural beauty. Canada has rugged coastlines, serene beaches, vibrant cities, quaint towns, majestic mountains, and incredible wildlife. Really it’s…
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Sunday Special Thrillseekers – Skydiving in Dubai
Skydiving (or Parachuting) has been one of the first items on my bucket list – ever since my teen years. I have not yet indulged this as the idea continues to partially freak me out. But then again so did bungee jumping and now I want to do that over and over. The first parachuting jump was…
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Sunday Special – Åland Islands, Finland
Want to practice you Swedish while in Finland? Then head to the autonomous Finnish archipelago of Åland, just off it’s southwestern coast, in the Baltic Sea. This region of Finland is completely neutral, demilitarized, and is strictly Swedish speaking and has been since 1921. It is comprised of 6,700 named islands and 20,000 that they…
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Sunday Special – Sardinia, Italy
Note: I apologize for note posting the last couple of weeks. I’ve had some personal issues to deal with. Though I will continue on now. Time for island life! Let’s head to the Mediterranean Sea to Sardinia. This autonomous island of Italy is the second largest island in the Med. The island has numerous languages…
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Sunday Special – Meteora Monasteries, Greece
On the mainland of Greece in the Plain of Thessaly are unique rock pillars that rise up from the ground. Composed of a blend of conglomerate and sandstone they were formed millions of years ago by the earth’s movements and eventual wear resulting in astonishing vertical pillars reaching for the heavens. This area is known…
