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Travel tips

Cozumel: a small island with a big history.

Caribbean vacations in Mexico usually start in Cancun.  This coastal town sometimes called “Party city” because of its extensive nightlife  is a well-known gateway to Riviera Maya.  No wonder: it is the biggest tourist hub for those arriving to Yucatan's sandy beaches. Direct flights from almost all major
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Cartagena travel tips: what to know before you go

In recent years, Colombia is steadily turning into a popular tourist destination. For those who are just discovering this South American country, the most frequently asked questions are: is it worth visiting?  If so, where to go and for how long? The most often visited cities in Colombia are Bogota,
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Italy: Getting Around

Visitors from abroad rarely spend all their vacations in Italy in one town. Italy is packed with historical and cultural attractions and it is quite tempting to take a look at and visit at least a couple (oftentimes five or six) places during one trip. One of my friends once
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Wear sneakers on European trip and be in fashion!

At some point, gym shoes have become an apple of discord in the world of travel advisors. Those who call for blending with locals while traveling in Europe proclaim sneakers a big "no-no" and predict that all Europeans will look on you disapprovingly and laugh in your face,
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Airplane travel tips and tricks

Hunting for airplane tickets and how to get comfortable during the flight. Getting ready for vacations abroad?  Then welcome to the tribe of ticket hunters! I am currently based in California, US, so my international travel tips will cover the situation when you travel from the US and back. Shopping
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Packing for a travel: an ultimate guide

Summer is approaching and many suitcases are now being pulled into the daylight from storage rooms, attics and basements. Tickets are bought and hotels are booked. Long-awaited vacations are around the corner!  Now a good question arises: what to pack? Seasoned travelers probably have their own lists, and there are
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Travel communications

People travel for a number of different reasons. They are interested in seeing various attractions, museums, foods, architecture, landscapes, nature, cultures, history and so on. But traveling is a complex activity, and one can't completely avoid interactions with locals. At least, not unless you stay in an all-inclusive
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To Blend Or Not To Blend

There is a certain controversy on the popular topic "How to dress for European travel". Basically, there are two camps: one with the fashionable and somewhat demanding  motto: "blend with locals!" and another which proudly declares: "who cares, I am a tourist!"  The truth
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10 tips to make [any] trip more enjoyable

When talking about planning the trip ahead, oftentimes we think of booking hotels, packing suitcases and making “things-to-do” or “places-to-see” lists. But there are more little things that would not take much time, but would definitely make any trip abroad more smooth and enjoyable. Here is the list (and you
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