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How to Choose a Bed and Breakfast
So you've decided to shun the neon-flashing motel chains and marble-foyered monsters and venture into the world of cozy, intimate bed and breakfasts? After all, you've heard how much more personal an

China Revisited
Just two decades ago the people of China had barely enough to eat. Today China has the fastest growing economy in the world--something that has to be seen to be believed. On a recent trip to China--

Magnificent Matjiesfontein
Follow the road north from Cape Town for 2 and a half hours, travelling through some of the most spectacular scenery and you will reach the historic village of Matjiesfontein.For some, the idea of tra

Interview With Expert & Author Of Books On Famous and Interesting Hotels Around The World
Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel and Bookpleasures welcomes as a guest, Francisca Matteoli.Francisca has written several books pertaining to hotels around the world:*Hotel Stories: L

Québec City, A Taste of Old Europe in North America
One can get a taste of old Europe right in North America when visiting Québec City in Canada. Québec City is the capital of the province of Québec. It can be easily reached by a short flight from po

Tourist in My Own Hometown
I lived in the suburbs of New York City almost all my life and it was only when I was in my 20's and working on 5th Avenue when I finally went to the top of the Empire State Building. It took me al

Gateway to the Garden Route
The famous Garden Route is truly one of South Africa’s gems, stretching from Durban way up on the Eastern Coast, right down to Cape Town, passing South Africa’s most southerly point, Cape Agulhas.One

Hamburg Germany -- 5 Insider Tips
Hamburg has 1,734,000 inhabitants. They all want to have fun, excitement, and occupation. You too? Great! Then read on.1. SpeicherstadtThe historical Speicherstadt in Hamburg is the largest warehouse

Cheap Paris Hotels – a Quick Guide to Paris Hotel Reservations
Finding a good hotel for a great price in a big city like Paris, France isn’t quite as hard as finding a needle in a haystack, but it’s not so easy! If you’re lucky enough to have a friend who knows P

Berlin Germany Insider Sightseeing – TOP 10 Sights – Part 4 of 4
What the Museum Island means to the UNESCO, is the Erotic Museum for adults. But let’s see what (else) amazingly we will discover today.X. Erotik MuseumThis "museum" lies on the corner of the seediest

A White Noise Machine: Your Solution To Sleeping In Noisy Places
As an airline pilot, I have a respnsibility to always arrive at the plane well rested. That means being able to sleep well in almost any hotel room. Few are quiet.My secret to sleeping well in noisy p

Adventures in Bolivia
As a graduate student, I finally had the opportunity to work on a project in southern Bolivia. Although I had spent previous summers camping alone while conducting fieldwork in remote areas, this was

Cocos Island... Green Bouquet Is Seen Far Into The Sea
Cocos Island National ParkSank in the middle of the infinite Pacific Ocean, we find the Cocos Island. It is one of the protected areas with the greatest diversity in terms of wildlife and one of the

Overview of Cozumel in Mexico
The island of Cozumel is only 12 miles (19 km) off the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula's east coast and 44 miles (71 km) south of Cancun. For years, Cozumel was a quiet sleepy island that didn't get many vi

Ten Tips for Planning Your Vacation
I hope that by sharing my personal experiences, you will avoid learning similar lessons the hard way. And it goes to show that those little details in the planning of a vacation can make a huge differ

Riding the Rails of Milwaukee Road
I walked to the top of the hill to start the water pump. I could see farmers in the surrounding countryside working in their fields. I had wanted to get an early start in the field but Pa was sore at

33 Travel Safety Tips
Traveling to unfamiliar destinations can bring to you the sort of troubles you do not want to experience while on the road namely: robbery, rape, or murder. Tourists often fall prey to perpetrators be

Inns and Bed and Breakfasts – Are They For Everybody?
Inns are a delightful alternative to hotels and resorts. They can be just the right ticket for your vacation, providing you understand how they work and function.Are they for everybody?No, they're not

How To Be Safe While Traveling
The most dangerous time in your life, when you are most likely to be attacked is when you are traveling in an unfamiliar area.Tourists are the favorite prey of the goblins of the world for the followi

On Choosing and Using Your Luggage
Luggage has many schools of sort. Here are but some of them:• Minimalist. Cutting down to the bare essentials so that you need only one cabin bag which you can carry on the aircraft. My daughter has t

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