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| May 2006 |
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Taiwan: Festivals, Fireworks and Fantastic Food
Join Writer/Photographer Paul Shoul and Videographer Sony Stark on a visit to Taiwan to experience glorious lantern festivals, ancient ceremonies and night markets. Check out our new Video Extras -- GoNOMAD Travel Shorts -- featuring fireworks, parades, temples, hot springs, and the quest for stinky tofu. |
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Norway's Viking Voyage: The Hurtigruten
"The Arctic night falls with an icy blue tinge; cold, clear and beautiful. The North Sea darkens and stars gather here on the coast of Norway."
These were the notes I took on day three of my trip on the Hurtigruten, the ships that journey up Norway’s Northern Coast. It has been labeled the “World’s Most Beautiful Voyage.”
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The Better Half of Cyprus
The island of Cyprus has attracted travelers for 10,000 years. Lying in the Mediterranean close to the border of Syria, Lebanon and Israel, it is, geographically, almost in the Middle East, but it is also distinctively European.
Cyprus is a unique destination and few other places offer so much scenery, history and fine food in a compact land area. |
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Snowplowing My Way Through the French Alps
I spent the first morning snowplowing down a beginners' slope at Alpe-D'Huez, a big resort about an hour and a half drive from Grenoble. Alpe-D Huez is linked to several other resorts for a total of 152 miles (245 km) of ski trails and 84 lifts. But of course skiing in France is not just about the skiing. It’s the cheese, the wine, the fairy-tale villages, the spectacular views, and all things français.
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Yukon Women's Expeditions: Enjoying the Beauty of the Wilderness
Yukon Women's Expeditions in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory provides wilderness adventure tours and outdoor education to women interested in exploring the natural beauty of the Yukon.
Novices can learn to paddle a canoe, and experts can kayak down raging rapids on a number of tour options that include hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and biking. |
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Italy's Umbria Region: New World Threads in an Old World Cloak
The Umbria region, which is made up of 92 mostly small Medieval towns, includes the astonishing art and artifacts of Assisi, the rich art and culture of Spoleto, the Grotto in Perugial, and Narni with its “DaVinci Code” style secrets. Theregion holds a treasure trove for both nature, recreation and history buffs and who wish to relax and enjoy amazing food and wine. |
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Tarragona, Spain: History and Heart on the Mediterranean
Located on Spain’s pristine Costa Daurada – and just a short hop from Barcelona – the ancient Spanish town of Tarragona has miles of blissfully bare beaches, ancient Roman ruins, affordable accommodations and a vibrant cultural scene. To top it off, Tarragona has been one of the best-kept secrets in the country. Until now. |
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Three-Generation Vacation in Carlsbad, California
For midwinter break I wanted my kids to have a vacation with my parents that would be easy for my parents and fun for my kids.We chose a beach town in North San Diego County – Carlsbad, near my parents home. A week together exploring Carlsbad would give my parents and my kids some shared memories. |
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Travel Doctor Offers Rx for a Safer World
Dr. Stuart Rose knows a lot about some very strange things.
He knows the risk-levels of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the Middle East. He knows which African countries lie within the ‘meningitis belt.’ Rose is internationally known in the world of travel medicine, the specialty of health and safety abroad. |
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Pet-Friendly Hotels on the East Coast
There are some fantastic hotels along the East Coast that are very pet-friendly. They go out of their way to make sure that you and your beloved creature are comfortable and well taken care of. Some of the best are: the Hotel Marlowe in Boston, the Hotel Helix in Washington D.C., and the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth Maine. |
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Clear Pass Membership Cuts Down on Airport Waiting Times
Everyone is sick of waiting in lines at the airport, but we all want optimal security measures taken to make sure we are safe when we fly. So what is the solution? A company called Verified Identity Pass just may have found it. |
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Lexington, Kentucky: Bourbon, Betting and Breeding
Open and unabashed gambling, the smell of whiskey, and lots of talk about coupling: just the ticket for a family vacation, right?
The coupling talk is all about the horses of course, and the smell of bourbon wafts through the distilleries you can visit, tasting at the end or not. At Keeneland it's a family day at the races, all in good fun. |
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Global Roam Latin America Photo Gallery
GoNOMAD blogger Kelly Westhoff and her husband, Quang Nystrom, set out on a seven-month around-the-world trip in October 2005. They spent the first three months of their trip in Latin America. View their photos from Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile. |
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