Bruges is a quiet storm of a town: tranquil on the surface, yet fascinatingly compelling. Located in Flanders, Belgium, not far from the North Sea, Bruges is best known for its romantic setting on a series of canals. Of course, Venice is Europe’s premier city of canals. But Bruges, though it has its share of […]
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Having wild, curly hair is a double-edged sword. Yes, there are occasions when it looks amazing — but most of the time, it’s out of control with a mind of its own! If you have wavy, curly or otherwise uncontrollable hair, you’ve likely got styling it down to a science: perfect products, tools and humidity
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Image: BluEyedA73 Spring break for American college students is defined by the following: drink specials, beach parties, booze cruises, dancing all night long, beer bongs, random hookups, wet t-shirt contests and Joe Francis filming girls with low self-esteem, all set in beachy destinations like Cancun, Mazatlan, Jamaica and Panama City Beach. I never had a
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Have you thought about Couchsurfing? It’s much more than just a way to get free lodging all over the world. The Couchsurfing Project was originally founded as a community of individuals who open their homes to travelers. It’s a place to learn, teach, and exchange with people from all over the world. With a free
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Florence, Italy, with its red roofs and Renaissance architecture, is incredibly beautiful from every angle. But some places are truly extraordinary. Whether you want to get stunning photos or simply enjoy the view, these are the five best places to experience the views of Florence. View #1: Florence from the Duomo The Duomo dominates the
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If you’ve decided to take the plunge and start a blog — whether travel-oriented or not — one of the most important decisions you can make is what to name it. A great blog name could propel you to the top; a bad blog name could destroy you. There’s much to consider when choosing a name
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Today is my 26th birthday. Every year, I like to look back and evaluate the past year — especially when it comes to travel. At first, looking back over the past year, I was disappointed in myself — there was hardly any travel at age 25. I went to Cancun last August, mainly due to
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