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We've broken down travel tips by destination so you can travel smarter and more comfortably on your next trip or vacation.
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- Latin America
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- Caribbean
- Australia & South Pacific
- Asia/South Pacific
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- Africa
3 Things to Skip on Your Trip to China
I traveled to the Northeast quadrant of China to be an English teacher for the Peace Corps. I was there on a two year contract and wanted to get the full experience while I was there. I used my days off and holiday as an opportunity to explore and learn more about the country, the people and the culture. However, I found that there were a few things that were not ...
Is Turkey Safe for Travel?
Although every traveler should pay attention to warnings issued by the government, you should feel held back from experiencing any vacation you desire.
Being alert and aware of your surroundings, along with the risks and dangers associated with your destination, is important and necessary to ensure maximum safety while traveling.
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Fun in Phoenix
Who says vacation needs to be all rest and relaxation? For those of us who are always on the go and like to squeeze every moment out of visiting a new city, adventure awaits in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. Home to incredible hiking trails, world-class museums, and the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team, you'll have a hard time fitting in everything in this totally fun Southwestern playground. ...
Mozambique Moments: Ibo Island Festival
Every year, Ibo Island in the Quirimbas Archipelago of Northern Mozambique comes alive with celebrations for Mozambique’s independence, focusing around the island’s rich traditions and family.
As one of the oldest settlements in Mozambique, the history of Ibo Island goes back to a time when slaves, gold and ivory were traded by Arab merchants. The Portuguese ...
Spring Break Tips
Whether you are young or old, taking advantage of a spring break vacation is a great way to bust out of your winter funk, dust off your pearly white gams, and hit some sunshine after a long winter indoors. You can start your base tan in Cabo with a few of your best gal-pals, or avoid the crowds and retreat to some off-season locations you’ve always wanted to see.
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Only in Italy: Three Wild & Unique Festivals in Italy
May - The Snake Festival of Cocullo – Cocullo, Abruzzo
Festa di Serpari di San Domenico Snake Procession
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Wild & Unique Festivals in Italy #1
Nestled in the hills west of Sulmona in the Abruzzo region, Cocullo has a population of 250 on any given day. That number swells to thousands every May ...
The Best African Travel Destination - Namibia (including itinerary)
Africa has been getting lots of bad press lately…if you leave it to the media you would think the whole continent was full of diseased people, warring factions and destitution but there are lots of success stories and I would like to share one with you. I had the honor and privilege of traveling to Namibia to explore the country as ...
Rainbow Mountains of Peru
Add the Rainbow Mountains to Your Bucket List. Peru is Not Just Machu Picchu.
Cusco is a beautiful colonial city resting on the foundations of Inca temples and palaces. After visiting Machu Picchu people often wonder about what to do in Cusco that does not include Inca ruins. At some point the archaeological and historical richness of this area becomes repetitive. One can only ...
Learn About the Local Dance Traditions of India
During a visit to India, you’ll notice the different dance traditions from region to region. What are the differences between them and where do they stem from? Here’s Enchanting Travels’ lowdown.
Classical dance was first documented in about 400 BC when the ancient Indian text, the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni, detailed all the performing arts of ...
Novel Culture in Sri Lanka at Galle Literary Festival
Fancy taking some time out with a good read? Soak up some culture in January 2018 within the history city of Galle at the annual Galle Literary Festival during your custom trip to Sri Lanka. Here is a little insight from our very own Enchanter Suraj Somaiah during his Sri Lanka tour this year.
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