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7 Things You'll Need When Visiting Paris for the First Time -- Ahh... Paris, the City of Lights; the City of Love... All around are wonders of culture and history. Be a little curious and adventurous and you'll find no lack of wonderful things to see, do, and enjoy. Paris is arguably the most beautiful city in Europe, enjoy it's wonders with a sense of adventure...
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Use Your Emotional Intelligence When Traveling Abroad -- It was a 12 hour flight just from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. That was preceded by a flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles, and it was followed by the 3-hour flight from Frankfurt to Moscow. Most of what people had told me wasn’t useful, but using my EQ was. Here are some tips if you’re traveling abroad that I gathered on my recent trip to Russia.
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Some DOs and DON'Ts for Travel in Russia -- Traveling anywhere, you should keep an open mind. Don’t compare things in Russia by Western standards, which will be tempting, as the streets and people will look similar to “back home.” However, the political, social and cultural background is very different.
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A Conservation Break in England -- My idea of the perfect holiday has never been one where the sole aim is to soak up the sun. I can think of nothing worse than lying on a crowded beach for hours, only to arrive back at the hotel with my face resembling an over-ripe capsicum. Rather, I prefer a little fresh air and excitement when I slip the shackles of my desk – something to remember long after the journey has ended.
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The Ghosts of Windsor Castle -- Windsor Castle is one of the many homes of the present Queen of England, several of her royal ancestors, and "non-royal" spirits, one of whom, according to legend was an ancient Saxon hunter named Herne, who was renowned thought out the area for his outstanding hunting abilities.
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The Irresistible India -- If we discuss eminent places in India, Goa is considered the land of exquisite beaches. It is a hot spot for those who love sand, dance and drinks. Also, in Goa the tourists can enjoy the beauty of oceans on cruises which have modern discos on them. Moving away from Goa, India owns the Taj Mahal, one amongst the seven wonders, which is considered a benchmark of eternal love. The white marble monument was constructed by Shah Jahan for his lady love Mumtaz Mahal.
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Enchanting Edinburgh -- Combining a mixture of the traditional and the cosmopolitan, Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, contains such a variety of attractions that there has to be something to do for every person who visits this charming and appealing city. And millions do every year, because the city is one of the biggest tourist attractions not just in the United Kingdom, but in all of Western Europe.
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Tanzania Safari on the Rufiji River -- This Tanzania Safari was the perfect surprise. I arrived at Dar es Salaam Domestic Airport thinking I was about to meet some important visitors for a breakfast meeting. I had been grumbling all the way to the airport. Who organises a breakfast meeting anyway? As I was telling the taxi to wait my wife pulled some bags out of the boot and told me not to bother. It had recently been my birthday, now we were getting on a plane.
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Exploring Toronto's Chinatown and Kensington -- Captivated by the colourful and unusual variety of stores we walked through narrow streets filled with a jumble of vintage clothing stores, bakeries, restaurants, shops selling anything from fish, cheese and meat to dry goods and assorted merchandise. At about 7:30 pm most of the stores had closed or were in the process of closing, but the diverse and unusual storefronts and murals illustrate the Bohemian flavour of this area.
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