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Gallivanting Around Gramercy in NYC
Originally posted on Marina Chetner: Gramercy has a distinctive appeal: the neighbourhood feels so European, reminiscent even, of Barcelona with its wrought-iron balconies, greenery, Gothic architecture and relaxed vibe. Located only a blocks away from the hustle of Park Avenue and the bustle of Union Square, Gramercy makes for a peaceful enclave in an otherwise…
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Mexico for the wary: A guide to safe, popular travel spots
Scared of narco-terrorists? So are we. But that doesn’t mean we’ve written off all of Mexico, where the ramped-up war against and between violent drug cartels has spooked many would-be visitors. Border areas notwithstanding, “most of the country has a pretty low crime rate,” and tourists usually aren’t targets, notes international security expert Bruce McIndoe…
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Travel Tidbits – More Help May Be Coming For Travelers With Disabilities
Accessibility Guide for Travelers with disabilities London’s accessibility to people with disabilities has improved by leaps and bounds in the last five years ago. Five years ago, there were few accessible bathrooms, much less trains, buses, or hotels…. travelinwheels.com More Help May Be Coming For Travelers With Disabilities Special “passenger advocates”…
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Celebrating Johnny Cash
It is to Arkansas, to the town of Dyess, that members Cash’s family will return on February 26th, the eightieth anniversary of his birth, to celebrate ground breaking on the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home Project. Under the stewardship of Arkansas State University, the project is intended to be be a permanent tribute to Cash’s early…
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Get paid to spend a month in Cuenca, Ecuador
International Living is a magazine searching for a lucky American or Canadian (joined by a friend or spouse) to live in Ecuador’s “Spine of the Andes,” Cucena for a month. While in Ecuador they are expecting the volunteer to document their month-long stay and share details of their experiences and adventures. Included in your travel…
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Seattle Lights
Places Unknown and Everything Else Prior to my recent trip to Seattle I did some research about best spots to get city shots. The most iconic photos are taken either from Kerry Park or from Dr. Jose Rizal Park. While in Seattle I went to both places, twice, to take some photos. Each time they…
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Turpan; Hottest Place on Earth?
Places Unknown and Everything Else I’m not sure if it is the hottest place, but it is definitely the hottest I’ve ever had a chance to visit. Day time temperatures get to around 65-70C, which is around 150-160F! The bellow giant thermometer shows 65C. This is the home to the Bull Demon King and Iron-fan…
