Category: Travel
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The Best Beaches in the U.S. for Celebrating Fourth of July
byThe United States is home to more than 12,000 miles of coastline (12,383, to be exact). With all that land, there are more than a few hidden beaches that ocean-lovers have yet to find. From coast to coast and tucked along the southern border sit some of the world’s best beaches, and they’re just waiting […]
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This Discount Supermarket Is One of the Best Places in the World to Buy Beer
byThe New York International Beer Competition gave the prestigious award to a store giving Trader Joe’s a run for its money. Ever since the German discount supermarket Lidl decided to expand into the United States, Americans have been flocking to its aisles looking for deals. Even though Lidl is known for being inexpensive, it actually stocks some of the best […]
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Mount Taranaki: will the New Zealand peak’s ‘living person’ status bring respect?
byThe North Island mountain is to get the same rights as people and, amid environmental concerns, the Māori community hopes this will mean tourists treat it with care ew Zealand must feel like the reserved sibling in a family of exhibitionists. You have big, brash Australia to one side, the dreamy, tropical South Pacific isles […]
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Moscow: The best things to do in Russia’s capital
byMoscow, the capital of Russia, is brimming with historical sights, eye-popping architecture, world-class museums and cultural landmarks. It’s a fascinating destination with clashing layers of history: the czarist era rubs against the decades of austere communism followed by a 21st-century economic boom of sometimes flagrant excess. Whether you happen to be in Moscow for the 2018 World Cup and […]
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T+L NEWS VERMONT Vermont Will Pay You $10,000 to Move There and Work From Home
byRemote workers can live anywhere in the world. Why not live somewhere that will pay you? The state of Vermont will begin paying people $10,000 to pack up their lives and move there. On Wednesday, Gov. Phil Scott signed the “New Remote Worker Grant Program,” which will pay people up to $10,000 to relocate to […]
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Summer travel guide: Where to save (and splurge) in Las Vegas
byVegas is hot in summertime — both literally and figuratively. Nearly 100-degree temperatures don’t stop almost 12 million visitors from descending (it’s the second busiest season after spring), and the pool scene officially begins after Memorial Day. Thanks to a slew of new offerings geared toward younger people — like hip hotels, nightlife and festivals/events — more […]
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Beer, Plane Tickets, and iPhones Are All About to Get More Expensive — Here’s Why
byBeer, iPhones and plane tickets are all likely to get more expensive in the next few months thanks to President Donald Trump. Trump’s announcement that he’s slapping steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the European Union on Friday has major big-picture implications for the U.S. economy and global trade. But, in the short term, […]
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How to Go on Summer Vacation Even If You Think You Can’t Afford It
byAbout one-quarter of Americans won’t go on vacation this summer because they can’t afford it, according to a survey from Bankrate. But, for Americans who get paid time off from their work, not taking those days is a waste of time and money. “It’s important for Americans who have vacation time to use it, even if […]
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ASIAN GAMES 2018 Flame Relayed across the Indonesian islands
byThe long awaited 18th Asian Games 2018, scheduled to take place from August 18th to September 2nd, 2018 in Jakarta and Palembang will definitely turn the eyes of the world on Indonesia. The hype: “The Energy of Asia” has for some time now been felt across the Indonesian islands, and will surge on when the Asian Games torch will be relayed preceding the Grand […]
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How the world’s fastest growing travel destination is becoming the next overtourism battleground
byIn 1995, a modest 3.3 million people visited Japan, a fascinating land of ancient temples, neon skyscrapers, snow-capped mountains and sandy beaches. That year it was the 34th most visited country on the planet, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), behind the likes of Bulgaria, Ukraine and Belgium. Growth was steady, if unspectacular, […]
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