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Bali at 40: Ubud

We began with the district of Ubud, otherwise known as the Art Village. Ubud is home to Bali’s most talented artists—here, art is life, not just a form of expression but also a livelihood. One can be overwhelmed with the parade of artistry exhibited on […]

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The Art of Leisure in Madrid

This excerpt from Lonely Planet nails our sentiments down on Madrid. We barely had a week there, but thanks to friends and good tips, we enjoyed almost every bullet point about the city outlined below. An Artistic City Few cities can boast an artistic pedigree […]

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Day 2: Doing the Temple Run in Siem Reap

 Our first day in the Angkor Thom complex was overwhelming. But even if you’re feeling pretty templed-out, you’ll regret missing the other noteworthy temples.  We dedicated our second morning to visit two more temples that are considered off the beaten track. Still, their details and stories were as vivid as the popular […]

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“Paris Is Always A Good Idea”

Paris is a place in which we can forget ourselves, reinvent, expunge the dead weight of our past. -Michael Simkins Travel is indeed more splendid when you have good friends to experience it with. Our London Rendezvous was as expected – short lived! We will be chuckling […]

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London Rendezvous

I have fond memories of London.  Albeit my short visits to this city, there was always a highlight I was grateful to experience here.  Sure, we did the usual touristy activities but there were these favoured moments London has granted us each time.  How fortunate we were to […]

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Skagway: Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska

Skagway rarely disappoints visitors. A seven-block corridor along Broadway features historic false-front shops and restaurants, wooden sidewalks, locals in period costumes and restored buildings, many of which are part of the National Park Service-managed Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Beginning in 1897, Skagway and […]

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Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska

While many independent travellers find the strictures of ‘cruise life’ a bit stifling, there are plenty of reasons to take an Alaskan cruise, namely the two ‘Cs’: comfort and convenience. And in Alaska, a state that could take months, if not years, to thoroughly explore, […]

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