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Safety Tips for Traveling During the COVID-19 Crisis

September 9, 2020

If you had your way, you’d stay home and self-quarantine. But circumstances demand you travel, and you need to board a plane, COVID-19 or no COVID-19. So how can you protect yourself and your family if they plan to accompany you? While traveling is a high-risk activity, there are steps you can take to minimize the danger. Take the following eight measures. 1. Improve Your Diet At least a week or so before departure — preferably earlier — start…

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Haunted Hotels: The Mermaid Inn – Rye, East Sussex (UK)

September 4, 2020

Take a look at this Inn, the only Mermaid Inn rich in history in the UK! The Cellars dating is from 1156 and the building was rebuilt in 1420. Mermaid Inn is a Rosette recognized dining, with affordable rooms and medieval architecture, but those are not the only things going on in Rye’s historic Mermaid Inn. Guests who check-in at the centuries-old pub, can expect to rub shoulders with some of its regulars, not all of whom are alive.…

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Why River Tours Are Fun

August 24, 2020

River cruises and river tours have become one of the hottest travel trends in recent years, providing some of the best views of a city, or multiple destinations. For example, those who purchased one of the Ottawa homes for sale, with the capital city set along the south bank of the Ottawa River, have easy access to a wide variety of trips out on the water. Of course, there are river excursions across the globe, in the U.S., Europe, Asia,…

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT – PORTUGAL ADDED TO UK TRAVEL CORRIDOR

August 21, 2020

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An official statement released by Luis Araujo – President of the national tourism board Turismo de Portugal. 20th August 2020: In light of the news breaking on 20th August 2020, in which Portugal was added to a travel corridor between the United Kingdom thus removing the madantory requirement for visitors to quarantine upon return, an official statement has been issued by Mr. Luis Araújo, President of Turismo de Portugal. “We are delighted to have the UK government…

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Haunted Hotels: Serra da Estrela Hotel/Hostel, Portugal

July 28, 2020

Brand new series with an edge: Haunted Hotels was the chosen new series (chosen by you) on social media with a whopping 90% poll vote! And here we have the new episode, starting with Portugal. When I was researching some hotels, where you can actually stay, some of the hotels are pretty obvious that I am going to write about them, I will try and make them all around the world, but for the first article I decided to add…

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On Alejandra’s Youtube: New ASMR Sunset Afternoon Sunset

July 20, 2020

These Expats (us) went to a sunset meal in South Portugal. Be careful, protect yourself and enjoy the nice weather. …

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7 Fun Ways to Reconnect With Nature

June 22, 2020

By Dylan Bartlett When the summer comes around, it often feels like a brand new opportunity to get back to your roots and reconnect with the Earth. Outdoor time is important for your spiritual and mental well-being in addition to your physical health, so it’s important to prioritize getting outside. There are so many fun and creative ways to engage with your surroundings in nature. If you’re looking for some creative ideas for how you can get enjoy the…

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3 Reasons Staycations Can Scratch Your Travel Itch

June 17, 2020

Staycations are becoming more popular by the day, and considering the chances of international travel is a long way away, more and more people are considering how they can blow off some steam without taking a flight to an all-inclusive resort. Aside from the convenience, staycations are an excellent way to unwind and give yourself some time to recharge before you head back to work in a week or two. If you know that you need a break but are…

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Planning Your Next Vacation? Here Are 7 Tips to Ensure a Wonderful Trip

May 1, 2020

By Dylan Bartlett Are you suffering an extreme case of cabin fever? The COVID-19 pandemic shows signs of slowing as states begin to reopen businesses cautiously. While you might have time to wait, why not use it to start booking a memorable trip? It doesn’t matter if you have a mammoth budget or plan to travel on a shoestring. You can make any trip more memorable with the help of planning. Follow these steps to give yourself something to…