Sightseeing in Philadelphia

Posted on July 21st, 2008 in United States by kathrynv

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You’re headed to Philadelphia and you want to make sure that you see all of the best sights that there are to see. Where do you begin? Do you check out the historic landmarks for which this city is so famous? Do you make your way to more modern sights like the murals that decorate buildings throughout the city? Do you head straight to the museums for an education in what the city is all about? Or do you take a tour of the basic neighborhoods in Philadelphia so that you can better orient yourself to the city? Any of these might be a good approach to starting off your sightseeing in Philadelphia.

Sightseeing in Toronto

Posted on July 14th, 2008 in Canada by kathrynv

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Toronto is the largest city in Canada and one of the most popular urban travel destinations for both Canadians and Americans. Given the size of the city, its rich history, its great multicultural attitude and its role as an important travel destination, it’s a place that offers a lot of different terrific activities to be enjoyed. For the visitor who wants to enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the major attractions in Toronto, the following is a list of the things that should be included on the itinerary:

Historic Landmarks in Italy

Posted on May 16th, 2008 in Europe by kathrynv


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Italy is one of the countries in the world which is richest with historical landmarks for visitors to explore. Each different city throughout Italy has its own must-see landmarks which reveal the history of that particular location and the history of the country as a whole. If you’re going to be taking a tour of the entire country, you’ll want to make sure that you organize your itinerary in advance of the trip. If you don’t, you’ll surely miss out on some of Italy’s best landmarks. There are just so many to see that it’s easy to overlook some if you’re in a hurry to try to fit everything in.

Here’s a quick list of the major historic landmarks that you’ll want to see in cities across Italy:

Sightseeing in Rome

Posted on April 28th, 2008 in Europe by kathrynv


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Taking a trip to Italy is an amazing experience. However, it can also be a frustrating trip to plan. That’s because there is such an immense number of things that you’ll want to see in Italy and you simply won’t want to seem them all. Many visitors opt to focus their sights on just one Italian city in order to be able to immerse themselves in their vacation without getting completely overwhelmed. For a great number of Italy’s visitors, the place of focus becomes Rome.

Hot Restaurants in Montreal

Posted on April 2nd, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv


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You’re going to Montreal and you want to make sure that you eat at all of the best places. After all, you are going to be telling people about this trip for months to come and you want to be able to drop some names of the hottest restaurants that Montreal has in order to show off a little bit about the experience. Besides, all of the other sightseeing that you’re going to do in the area is going to make you hungry and these are the restaurants that offer the best food in the most enjoyable environment.

Sightseeing in Niagara Falls

Posted on March 28th, 2008 in Canada, United States by kathrynv


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Niagara Falls is an amazing natural wonder that everyone should make a point to see at least once in their lifetimes. This set of stunning waterfalls cascades magnificently in an area that would be beautiful even without the falling water to make it sparkle. You’ll be surprised to see just how fast and hard that water can rush down the mountainside. You’ll probably be even more surprised to learn that the pressure of the water is controlled through a series of dams which means that the rush of the falls that you’re seeing isn’t even the full capacity of what this natural wonder can provide for the eye to see.

Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the US

Posted on January 26th, 2008 in Events by sandy

St. Patrick’s Day, Boston

In America, almost everyone is Irish, at least for St. Patrick’s Day. Each year, on March 17, the cities of the East and Midwest with large Irish-American populations throw city-wide parties, with parades, green beer, and plenty of Irish ballads. Everyone is invited. Among the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day are:

Free things to do in Cincinnati

Posted on December 29th, 2007 in Cheap Travel Deal by sandy

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Cincinnati, located along the banks of the Ohio River, is a mixture of new and old. The city, settled in the late 18th century by traders and German immigrants, has a wealth of historic architecture, mixed with green spaces and modern attractions. The “Queen City” also boasts a number of free attractions.