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10 Great Adventures in South Australia's Outback

Take a journey into the heart and soul of South Australia with an adventure in the Outback. Here are the 10 best moments and experiences in the South Australian Outback to add to your…

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Best Celtic Ruins and Ancient Sites in Ireland

By Christi Daugherty Jack Jewers The new EasyGuide to Ireland hits all the highlights of Ireland and tells you how to see them in their best light. Ireland's earliest settlers were…

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5 Best Small Towns and Villages Across Ireland

By Christi Daugherty Jack Jewers The new Ireland Day by Day hits all the highlights of Ireland and tells you how to see them in their best light. From the Giant's Causeway, Newgrange,…

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What to See in Ireland: 7 Best Moments

From the Giant's Causeway, Newgrange, and Glendalough, to the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and Cliffs of Moher, here are the best ways to see all the top sites. You'll also…

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8 Best Ancient Historic Sites Near London

A trip to London can include more diverse sights and scenery than you ever thought possible, and we've tried to capture the better options. It's a treat for the traveler that the…

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On Location: Visiting Robin Hood's Nottingham

Ridley Scott's Robin Hood gives Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett top billing, but the real starts are Britain's ancient oak forests and Wales' unspoiled beaches. Viewers inspired by…

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The World's Best Street Food: 12 Top Cities

You don't need to dine in fine restaurants to experience the most authentic local cuisine. Spend small and eat big at street stalls, food carts, and curb-friendly venues in these 12…

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The Best National Park Lodges in the U.S.

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns calls our National Parks "America's Best Idea." One could argue that Burns also meant the concept of the park lodge. Designed for easy access to nature,…

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Best Hawaiian Hikes: 6 Fit for the Family

The most difficult part about hiking in Hawaii is deciding which trail to take. Do you head for the summit of a 13,000-foot volcano, where you may encounter snow and blooming…

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10 Best Mediterranean Cruise Ports

Thoug this list is not meant to be in any particular order, it's hard to top the cradle of Western civilization, our first pick. Athens, Greece was a destination for cultured tourists…

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10 Oktoberfest Traditions

Believe it or not, there's much more to Oktoberfest than beer. From chicken dances and sing-alongs to giant pretzels and gingerbread necklaces, these traditions at Munich 's favorite…

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How to See Montreal on Two Wheels

A city with a reputation for its winters is looking more and more like a hot travel destination, and it's not just about poutine and the Jazz Festival. Montréal has taken a number of…

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London Walking Tour: Wizards and Wanderings

On this walk you'll visit the principal site where public beheadings took place for more than 400 years and encounter a sinister-looking gate topped by stone skulls. The walk takes in…

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Twenty Words Every Hawaii Visitor Should Know

Welcome to Hawaii , the linguistically rich and confusing Islands with not one but two official languages -- Hawaiian and English -- where the 12-letter alphabet has 7 consonants and 5…

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9 Day Trips From Munich Into Bavaria

By George McDonald Mountains, lakes, spas, and medieval towns lie within an hour of Munich, and the landscape is dotted with castles, villas, and Alpine resorts. Here's where to go.…

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Chicago's Art Loop: Walking Tour of Picasso, Miro, and More

May 31, 2018 The Loop has been an exciting place to view public art for over a century; admire a colorful mosaic by Marc Chagall or the towering work of Picasso. The other works of art…

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5 Best Coastal Walks in Scotland

Our book Frommer's England and Scotland goes beyond the trails to let you discover the best of Scotland's magnificent landscapes. Here we highlight five paths that take you close to…

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Great Outdoor Things to Do in Phoenix, Arizona

One thing you learn very quickly about Phoenix : these people really get what it means to live outdoors. On the first morning of a recent trip to the Valley of the Sun, I came across…

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Spain's Best Religious Sites and Churches

Spain's religious architecture consists of a mix of privative Catholic sites, the rare remnant of Moorish conquest, grandiose monuments to a short-lived Golden Age, and monuments to…

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Sicily's Best Beaches

Sicily has more sandy beaches and dramatic coastline than any other region of Italy (except for maybe Sardinia), and it's warm enough for swimming 6 months of the year (May-Oct).…

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The World's 10 Best Cities for Parks

Just because you're trapped in a concrete jungle, it doesn't mean that you need to escape the city in order to relax. In fact, you can find some of the world's most inviting parks in…

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The Weird and Wonderful in Portland, OR

You see "Keep Portland Weird" on bumper stickers, souvenirs, and even walls in this Pacific Northwest city. You also see the city's offbeat characters spoofed on the popular IFC sketch…

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World's Best Cities for Bargain Shopping

The best souvenir is one that you find for so little that you just have to brag about it when you get home. Travel the world and shop in style without paying hefty prices at these…

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10 Best River Cruises

Updated August 15, 2019 With all the rivers in the world, how do you know which river cruise is the best for you? Allow us to show you the difference between the Rhine and the…

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The World's Best Hot Springs

When you really need to unwind, you can book a massage at the nearest spa. Or you can seek out the therapeutic qualities of these hot springs that have drawn travelers for centuries.…