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Destination: WALES
"The phrase 'good things come in small packages' may be a cliché, but in the case of Wales it's undeniably true." - From our friends at Lonely Planet So much to see in such a small place. Here's 10 of them! Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Wales...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: TAIWAN
"Generous like its 23 million people, Taiwan offers wondrous vistas, lively traditions and a culture as luxuriant as Jade Mountain on a sunny day." - From our friends at Lonely Planet Iz Harris and her young family making eating their way through Taipei's night markets. Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Taiwan...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: ISRAEL
"Few places on earth stir up passion the way that Israel does: the breathtaking beauty of its hills and valleys, the eerie stillness of the Dead Sea, the multi-coloured canyon of Makhtesh Ramon, and the ancient walls and pathways of Nazareth and Jerusalem. The call of the muezzin and the quiet prayers of Orthodox Jews at the Western Wall reflect how the religious devotion of the Muslims, Christians and Jews who live here runs through every facet of life." - From our friends at Lonely Planet A well-detailed travel guide for Israel...everything from transportation and costs, to must-see's and general tips. Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Israel...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: HONG KONG
"Hong Kong's enchanting neighborhoods and islands offer a sensory feast. You may find yourself swaying along on a historic double-decker tram, cheering with the crowd at the city-center horse races, or simply gazing out at the glorious harbor. " - From our friends at Lonely Planet A Top 10 of of must-see's in HK. Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Hong Kong...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: UTAH
"Welcome to nature's most perfect playground. From red-rock mesas to skinny slot canyons, powder-bound slopes and slick rock trails, Utah's diverse terrain will stun you. The biking, hiking and skiing are world-class. And with more than 65% of the state lands public, including 14 national parks and monuments, the access is simply superb." - From our friends at Lonely Planet How to spend 2-weeks in this amazing State 🇺🇸 Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Utah...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: MONGOLIA
"Rugged Mongolia is an adventure destination where travelers can experience vast, untouched landscapes and learn about nomadic culture." - From our friends at Lonely Planet Highlight's from shawneydepp and his dream trip to Mongolia. Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Mongolia...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: BALI
"The mere mention of Bali evokes thoughts of a paradise. It's more than a place; it's a mood, an aspiration, a tropical state of mind." - From our friends at Lonely Planet Answering the most asked question for Bali first-timers...where on the island to stay :) Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Bali...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: AUSTRALIA
"Australia is the unexpected: a place where the world’s oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe." - From our friends at Lonely Planet Joel Friend shares the ins-and-outs of traveling the east coast of Australia. He share's an itinerary from south the north, the best way to get around and an expected budget. Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Australia...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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NYE Traditions from Around the World
"One of the things we love about travel is getting to know the local customs. When in comes to New Year's traditions in some countries, there's no shortage of things to learn if you're looking to do as the locals do. Which one are you doing this year?" by World Mark Smashing Plates in DENMARK It's Danish tradition on NYE to smash plates and glasses on your friends and neighbour's front door. It's said to leave all any ill-will and aggression behind as you move into the New Year. And the more smashed dishes you have in front of your door at the end of the night, the better luck you'll have in the new year! by Mental Floss Eating Grapes in SPAIN This is a simple one as Spaniards eat exactly 12 grapes at the stroke of mid-night. Each grape represents the 12 months of the upcoming year and is said to bring good fortune and prosperity. by Uniqueness Burning Scarecrows in ECUADOR Bonfires light up the skies in Ecuador, and at the centre of each are scarecrows. These burnings of the "año viejo," or "old year," are held to cleanse the world of all the bad from the past 12 months and make room for all that is good to come. by World Mark First Footing in SCOTLAND According to Scottish tradition, the first person who enters you house on New Year's Day should be a dark-haired male if you're after good luck in the upcoming year. Typically these men will bring gifts of salt, coal, shortbread and whiskey...all of which bring good fortune to the house. by Greek City Times Smashing Pomegranates in GREECE In Greek Mythology, the pomegranate represents life, fertility and abundance while in more modern times, it represents good fortune. Just after midnight, Greeks will smash a pomegranate on their front doors, and the number of seeds that fall to the ground is directly related to how much good fortune you'll have in the upcoming year. by Spruce Eats Eating Olibollen in the NETHERLANDS There's no consensus on where this tradition actually began, but one theory is that the delicious balls were used as a deterrent. Tradition goes that the cruel pagan goddess Perchta would fly around on New Years's looking to cut open the stomach's of people she came across searching for food, BUT the fat from the Olibollen would make her sword slide right off your stomach. Eat up! by Spruce Eats Pouring Lead in GERMANY Each person melts a piece of lead or tin over candle light then drops it in cold water. It's said that the shape it takes once cooled reveals a person's fate in the upcoming year. by Getty White Flowers into the Ocean in BRAZIL Every NYE, Brazilian's throw white flowers into the ocean as an offering to Yemoja, a water-deity who controls the ocean and can bring blessings for the year to come. by Evolving Table Cutting Apples in the CZECH REPUBLIC On New Year's Eve, an apple is cut in half and the shape of the core is said to reveal the fate of everyone surrounding it. If the core looks like a star, then everyone will soon meet again in happiness and health—but if it looks like a cross, then someone at the New Year's Eve party should expect to fall ill. by Irish Times Sleeping with Mistletoe in IRELAND It's suggested that single-gals in Ireland should sleep with mistletoe under their pillows on NYE as it'll help them find their future husbands!
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