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Sunday Special – Three Peaks Dolomites, Italy
Italy’s Dolomite Mountains in the north of the country are well known for their sharp and steep beauty as well as offering both winter and summer outdoor activites. Numerous areas of them are visited year-round and you would be hard-pressed not to find an area to enjoy the outdoors in. Or simply take in the…
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Sunday Special – Marble Caves of General Carrera Lake, Chile
The South American country of Chile is rather long – spanning 4,270 km / 2,653 miles. With such length the topography is quite varied. Towards the southernmost section is the well-known area of Patagonia, which Chile shares with Argentina. Mountains, desserts, plains, lakes, rivers, islands, glaciers, plateaus and caves can be found in this region…
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Sunday Special – Porto, Portugal
A place that I have been yearning to visit for some time is Portugal. Flying over it early this year was cool to see as I pictured myself exploring this small yet enticing county. The northern city of Porto (Oporto) is a popular destination and from what I have learned of it, it has moved…
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Sunday Special – Antigua
The Caribbean Sea holds many gems, some of which I have been fortunate enough to visit. In the sea’s Leeward Islands is the country of Antigua and Barbuda, two small islands that appear to pack quite a punch for sun-seekers. Today will focus in on Antigua, the larger of the two isles. I have yet…
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Sunday Special – Salzburg, Austria
From what I have read and heard, 2020 is the year for Salzburg, Austria. Its famed Salzburg Festival turns 100 years old and there is no shortage of events to take in. If you are not there for the festival, do not fear. The city itself is filled baroque architecture, picturesque parks, contemporary art, Mozart…
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Sunday Special – Gili Islands, Indonesia
Located northwest of Lombok is a short archipelago consisting of three islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno – which make up the Gili Islands (or simply Gilis). These small islands have been a popular beach and diving destination for years. Their close proximity to both Lombok and Bali make them easy to…
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Sunday Special – La Scarzuola, Italy
When the architecture of a centuries old sacred city is combined with the vision of a 1950s architect’s ideal city what is created is La Scarzuola. It is a juxtaposition the old and new; the historical aspects of an age-old faith beside surreal elements of modernistic design. La Scarzuola is located in the muncipality of…
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Sunday Special – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), Peru
Peru is not lacking in places to see and visit. In recent years Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain has exploded in fame, almost rivalling Machu Picchu in its popularity. This relatively “new” destination has become an Instagram gem, albeit often extensively photoshopped or filtered. Rainbow Mountain is part of the Andes Mountain range and is located…
