Everything You Need to Know About the Overseas Territories of France

Everything You Need to Know About the Overseas Territories of France

This article focuses on the Territories of France. It is part of a three-part series explaining the current day situation of the remnants of the colonial empires of the early 20th century, almost all of which are small islands scattered around the world. Other parts of the territories series examine the status of British territories and U.S. …

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This Week in Travel – Episode 240

This Week in Travel, Episode 240 – Oneika The Traveller

This week Jen Leo, Chris Christensen and I are joined by guest Oneika Raymond from OneikaTheTraveller.com, travel blogger, Travel Channel web host and recent Lowell Thomas award winner. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts This Week’s News: The woman who accidentally ticked: ‘I am a terrorist’ United Airlines Will Give You a Free Trip to Tahiti If …

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This Week in Travel – Episode 253

This Week in Travel - Episode 253

This week Spud Hilton, Jen Leo, and Chris Christensen are joined by this week’s guest Scott Keyes from Scott’s Cheap Flights. We talk about how to find cheap flights and what you should know to save yourself money when you book your airplane tickets. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts This Week’s News: Sitting on Rome’s Spanish …

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India’s Hidden Gems: Chalukya Temples of Aihole and Pattadakal

Chalukya Temples of Pattadakal - Truly Hidden Gems of India

In the southwestern state of Karnataka in India, nestled deep within the semi-arid region of Bagalkot, lies the beautiful ensemble of Chalukya Temples, part of the Group of Monuments at Pattadakal—a lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Site in India. Not many know about Pattadakal. And that’s why it still remains a pretty offbeat destination in India. …

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Gulf Islands National Park, British Columbia

Gulf Islands National Park, British Columbia

At only 24 square miles (62 km2) Gulf Islands National Park is one of the smallest national parks in Canada. The islands lie between the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Island. It is also one of Canada’s newest national parks having been founded in 2003. Parkland is located on 15 different islands, some of which …

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Things to Do in Vancouver’s 6 Best Urban Parks

Things to do in Vancouver’s Urban Parks

Vancouver, Canada is lucky to be home to a wealth of urban parks, including its most famous: Stanley Park. But there’s a lot more to this part of British Columbia than Stanley Park! Some parks are almost as pretty as Stanley Park, and others are pint-sized. But, all of Vancouver’s many parks are unique and …

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This Week in Travel – Episode 252

This Week in Travel - Episode 252

This week Regular hosts Jen Leo, Spud Hilton, Chris Christensen, ad I am joined by this week’s guest David H. Mould travel writer and author of the recent book Monsoon Postcards: Indian Ocean Journeys. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts  This Week’s News: There’s a New Type of Middle Seat Coming to a US Airline – But …

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Visiting the Group of Monuments at Hampi

Group of Monuments at Hampi

About 350 km away from the tech-city of Bengaluru lies the hippie land of Hampi. The underdeveloped villages leading to the ruins at Hampi makes it difficult to believe that once upon a time this used to be one of the most prosperous cities in the world. A trip to Hampi is like stepping into …

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