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Affordable cities,
Europe

According to the U.S.News TRAVEL, these are the 10 cheapest cities in Europe: 1. Prague: It is still possible to find affordable lodging in this city. Although most attractions charge small entrance fees, and good eats and cheap drinks are never hard to find. 2. Lisbon: Hang your hat at a top-notch hotel and enjoy mouth-watering meals. 3. Istanbul: Nightlife is a top attraction, but it will cost...
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treks

These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and a good amount of preparation. However, if you choose to go on any of these trails then you will be rewarded with experiences that last a lifetime. In no particular order: 1. GR20, France This demanding 15- day (168km, 104mi) slog through Corsica is legendary for the diversity...
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unusual,
Worldwide

Truth or Consequences, New MexicoTruth or Consequences is a spa city and the county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Originally named Hot Springs, the city changed its name to Truth or Consequences, the title of a popular NBC radio program. In 1950, Ralph Edwards, the host of the radio quiz show Truth or Consequences, announced that he would air the program from the first town...
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Several hotels located next to Gatwick and Heathrow airports have been hit by a telephone scam 'virus' which is threatening guests' financial privacy. What is basically happening is that some people are calling visitors' suites , pretending to be hotel receptionists or representing Marriot HQ and demand visa card information through the telephone , claiming that the system has broken down or that databases are being improved. Marriot...
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best Christmas destinations,
Christmas,
Christmas destinations,
Christmas holidays

End of the year, awaiting for the Christmas miracle to come? Perpetual Traveller Overseas adds a dash of adventure to your Christmas vacation planning. There are many impressive places all over the world, where you can fill your batteries with energy and experience the magic of Christmas at the destination of your preference. Traditionally, London, New York, Sydney, Berlin are the most popular cities to experience exceptional moments....
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Attractions,
Destinations,
Worldwide

It is a given that the world is full of surprises; you never know what you will discover from one day to the next. If you're looking to take a vacation in one of the most unique locations in the world, the following list comprises the top 5 places recommended by Perpetual Traveller Overseas. Your eyes will not believe some of these sights! 1) Zhangye Danxia Landform, China 2)...
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Best of PT,
Europe

As we live in a age of austerity with the continental countries of Europe facing unprecedented EU challenges, such as escalating inflation rates, higher VAT and with the general impact of the credit crunch and import costs, future tourists are starting to look carefully which destination offers the best value for summer 2013 or a winter break.Here below is the updated list of Europe's 10 cheapest major cities to...
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Passengers participating in this interesting and noteworthy survey were asked which type of passenger to sit next to on the plane they consider the most disliked one.The answers they gave were extremely familiar to quite every traveller!These are the 6 types of passengers we all look to avoid when travelling:Poor HygieneCougher-SneezerLargeChattyChildSnorerWhen asked about all the passenger behaviors they see as the rudest, the 1532 surveyed passengers were given the...
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The Internet is awash with Flights Search and Flight Comparison websites. In the grand scheme of things they are all a much of a muchness. This is however one undisputed leader of the pack "SkyScanner" Skyscanner in essence is the worlds leading Flight Search site for Independent Travellers, which provides instant online comparisons for literally millions of flights on over a 1000 airlines inlcuing Low cost and Scheduled, in addition to Car...
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For some travellers its not about "where", but "with who". For those who care about where, today we will present to them the best hotels in the world for 2013.Thanks to the research conducted by travel and leisure, we have the list with the best hotels worldwide! 1. Mombo Camp and Little Mombo Camp, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana2. Castello di Casole—A Timbers Resort, Casole d'Elsa, Italy3. Singita Kruger National Park, South Africa4.Nayara Hotel, Spa &...
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