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Auckland, New Zealand: A Day in the City of Sails

Submitted by Julie Royce on Thu, 06/24/2010 - 22:57

Today Bob and I stepped ashore in Auckland, a city of 1,400,000 residents, the most populous city in New Zealand, and the country’s largest industrial and commercial center.

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Travel Writers' Secrets: Top Airline Tips

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Jun 15, 2010 / 0 comments

Travel Writers' Secrets: Top Travel Planning Tips

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Jun 08, 2010 / 3 comments

I’ve got a GREAT list of travel tips for you!

Semana Santa

by La Sevillana /

Apr 01, 2010 / 0 comments

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, as I recently explained to my American students, is celebrated in Andalusia through religious processions (called pasos) that wind their way day and night through the streets of cities and towns. As with so many Spanish traditions, such as bullfighting, it’s almost impossible to convey an accurate picture of Semana Santa celebrations to anyone who has never attended one. They must be experienced rather than understood at an intellectual level.

The Real Ramen

by Joshua Beatty / Jan 07, 2010 / 1 comments

Just about anyone who went to college in the United States after about 1990 has heard of Ramen noodles. Some Americans pronounce this word as “Ray-man” noodles.

Magical Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 21:29

It's always a pleasure for us to visit Great Wolf Lodge, especially our favorite location in Traverse City. We've been fortunate to visit during Howl-o-ween, and this past week we visited for Snowland, during a blizzard!

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The Land of Céad míle Fáilte

by Trish Clark /

Dec 03, 2009 / 0 comments

Most travellers don’t need much of an excuse to visit Ireland, but those who do could possibly use Celtic history and the Irish culture, tracing the family tree, the fine crystal, the rolling green countryside, horseracing, Gaelic football, Irish pubs or folk dancing, literature, art or music.