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The Historical & Somewhat Complex Land of Armenia

By Robert Schrader on September 25, 2014 in Armenia, Caucasus, Europe, Featured, Photos

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Armenia has had a tough go at it. The country is lilliputian, landlocked and lacking in most worthwhile natural resources. The most famous living members of the Armenian race are Kim Kardashian and Cher who, like...

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Magic & Serenity in Naukuchiatal, As Seen in the Himalayas Mist

By Kaushal Mathpal on September 22, 2014 in Asia, India, Photos

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Welcome to Naukuchiatal in the Himalayas. Serene, peaceful, mystical, beautiful... Naukuchiatal Lake The stay at Ramgarh had been an uplifting and nurturing one. I loved the pristine silence in the air which relieved me from the intolerable...

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India: The Himalayas of Mystical Kashmir

By Harsh Mehta on September 20, 2014 in Asia, India, Photos

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This is a superb vantage point. I stand here and look around. All I can see is several cragged peaks, of huge snowy mountains, lined one after the other. A placid lake lies at their...

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Thailand's Chiang Mai, Where Traditional Culture Meets Au Moderne

By Jessica Festa on September 18, 2014 in Asia, Chiang Mai, Photos, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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From the Old City to the New City; from the wilderness to adventure tourism; from the local flavor to the bohemian vibe, Chiang Mai is where traditional culture meets modern society. It’s impossible to pick...

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The 4 Star Hotel San Buenaventura on Guatemala's Lake Atitlan

By Jonny Scott Blair on September 17, 2014 in Central America, Guatemala, Lodging, Photos

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Hotel San Buenaventura de Atitlan is a family owned and operated 4 star Extended Stay Hotel located at the edge of Lake Atitlan, near the town of Panajachel, in the Guatemalan Highlands. For those who haven't...

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A Small Village in Nebraska Post Tornado

By Sherry Ott on September 16, 2014 in Featured, Midwest, Nebraska, North America, Photos, USA

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We took a left off of highway 15 and drove through the north side of town. The familiar old weathered homes were there as usual. In desperate need of paint, love, and care I couldn’t...

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Behind the Scenes of the Tirashila, Onam Celebrations & Kerala Traditions

By Puneet Sidhu on September 16, 2014 in Asia, India, Photos

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With cyberspace all abuzz with the recently concluded Onam celebrations, and sadya images flooding timelines, I am reminded of another enduring Kerala tradition, that of performing arts. During a fabulously timed visit last month (you...

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Chiang Mai Thailand: From Elephants & Festivals to Food & Local Culture

By Jessica Festa on September 14, 2014 in Asia, Chiang Mai, Events, Featured, Festivals, Photos, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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Thailand isn't all about beaches and Bangkok. Be sure to check out Chiang Mai in the north. Below are some interesting food trends, local culture and tips on travel to Thailand's north including background on...

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