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10 Ultimate Sunsets
Idyllic sunsets. They grace postcards and online travel photo albums, haunt daydreams and inspire innate desires to rove. To prod the inner wanderlust in all of us, we introduce (for the purpose of debate) 10 ultimate spots that best exemplify the inexplicable allure of the daily decline and fall of the Sun below the horizon. ... More
Chic Paris Street Style
Paris and style, Paris and fashion. Aside from all that City of Love stuff, two labels that best define the cosmopolitan capital of France. Yet while Fashion Weeks at Carrousel du Louvre lure Vogue editors from New York City to Tokyo and garner abundant buzz, the biannual events hardly sum up the whole Paris style ... More
10 Unusual Hong Kong Foods
Let us just state it explicitly and declare it for the record: Hong Kong is probably the most phenomenal food city in the world. Granted, this may not strike all as controversial, especially those who have had a chance to dine, graze and nosh in the Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. ... More
Family Fun in Cancun
Cancun, the tourist wellspring of the Riviera Maya corridor, is a busy, on-the-go city that now envelops some 630,000 people. Almost implausible, when you reflect on the fact that before 1970, Cancun did not even exist. The then objective, presumably, of the 30-year plan to transform the barrier island into a scalable purpose-built resort area ... More
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Sydney vs Melbourne Rivalry
posted in Australia & NZ, Featured . posted by fchanut on April 20, 2012 . 71 Comments
The Sydney vs Melbourne rivalry only seems to grow more intense each day. But what is it really all about? It’s obviously about more than just football and beaches. We decided to delve into the differences between Australia’s two biggest cities. Some of these comparisons you might find surprising, others you might have already stowed … More
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Madagascar’s Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
posted in Africa, FCS . posted by Dave Emery on December 06, 2010 . 1 Comment
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a natural wonder and one of Madagascar’s irrefutable gems. This otherworldly landscape of limestone stupas and vivid biodiversity is a pillar of the island’s incomparable allure.
Riquewihr Christmas Market in Alsace, France
posted in Europe, Video . posted by Ian on December 05, 2010 . 2 Comments
With December in full swing, what better way to get into the spirit of the month than to take a peek at one of the best Christmas markets in Europe? The tidy hamlet of Riquewihr in Alsace is a fairy tale-like village in every way, except completely authentic in nature. The small town on the … More
A Memorable Mexico City Day Trip: The Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan
posted in FCS, Guide, North America . posted by Dave Emery on December 02, 2010 . 2 Comments
Teotihuacan, the “birthplace of the gods”, is the most famous and venerable pre-Columbian site in Mexico and as a result, is a paramount UNESCO World Heritage Site. A short drive from dynamic Mexico City, the pre-Hispanic City is a must-see point of interest for anyone in the national capital region.
Unusual and Unusually Delicious Japanese Food
posted in Asia, FCS, Food & Drink . posted by Leif on December 02, 2010 . 13 Comments
The newest Michelin Red Guide, the world’s most recognized source of foodie exactitude – and the leading cause of self-inflicted bald spots in chef circles – hit shops recently and Tokyo once again holds the title of being the most Michelin starred city in the world. With 240 starred restaurants, Tokyo has maintained this distinction … More
7 Superb Destinations to Ring in the New Year
posted in Events & Festivals, FCS, Featured . posted by Dave Emery on November 29, 2010 . 4 Comments
If you want to ring in 2011 in a memorable way, discover why these ten destinations reign supreme. Paris, France There are many ways to say Bonne Année! in the city of romance. If you want to be in the traditional heart of the party, the Champs-Élysées is the place where many Parisians and tourists … More
Ride the Rocky Mountaineer Through Western Canada
posted in Video . posted by Ian on November 29, 2010 . No Comments
Last week we took you for a ride on the “Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes” UNESCO World Heritage Site – a.k.a Switzerland’s Glacier Express. The memorable train trip put us in one-track-mind mode, so to speak. As a result, this week we present a wonderful counterpoint to the notable trek through the … More










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