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Sunday Special – Haarlem, Netherlands
Everyone know Amsterdam in the Netherlands and rightly so…it is a great city to visit with plenty to see. Being both the country’s capital and most populous city it is very accessible. Though, there are a number of other cities and regions to see in this lovely country that are worth the time (I’ve been…
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Sunday Special – Abu Dhabi
Although Dubai is likely the most well know of the seven emirates of the UAE (United Arab Emirates) it is Abu Dhabi that is the country’s capital along with being the second most populous city. As well, it is a locale that has a variety of activities for visitors — it seems one would not…
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Sunday Special – Busan, South Korea
Updated in July 2022Originally published Aug 18,2018 South Korea’s second largest city, found in the southeast of the country, is the relaxed oceanside city of Busan. Blending urban landscapes with chill beaches and picturesque mountains lends this city of over 3.5 million inhabitants a vibrant yet down-to-earth feel, at least from what I understand (I…
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Sunday Special – Bimini, Bahamas
The Bahamas, located in the West Indies (north of Cuba and southeast of the US state of Florida) are a popular place to holiday and cruise. This is not a surprise since it is a tropical climate; has over 3000 + islets, cays, and islands; and a vibrant culture. Of the all the locales to…
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Sunday Special – Tromsø, Norway
Let’s head to one of the northernmost cities around. Found about 2200 km / 1242 mi south of the North Pole, in Northern Norway, is the city of Tromsø. This northern city is located on an island called Tromsøya not far from the mainland of Norway. Despite it’s far location it has a fair-sized population…
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Sunday Special – Siargao, Philippines
If a destination has the title of “Best Island in the World” would you want to visit? I say yes, especially if it is the tear-drop shaped Philippine island of Siargao, which has been on my radar for a couple years after viewing several videos about it. It looks ridiculously beautiful and I have wanted…
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Sunday Special – Okinawa, Japan
An archipelago of 113 islands, Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan. Historically the region was known as the Ryukyu Kingdom and had ties to China and later to Japan. This history has given Okinawa its own distinct culture and language and is the where karate has its roots. When the Ryukyu Kingdom was annexed…
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Sunday Special — French Polynesia
You would be hard pressed to find someone who does not like the idea of languidly enjoying a golden sunset on a white sand beach while sipping on fresh coconut juice as a balmy breeze rustles through the leaves of palm trees. Days of relaxing bliss and warm sun kissed skin on a beautiful island…
