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Hunting Northern Lights Above the Arctic Circle: Local Experts Guide You There

by Dr. Jessie Voigts /

Dec 15, 2017 / 0 comments

Have you always dreamed of finding and photographing Northern Lights, especially above the Artic Circle? Perhaps you've loved the articles by our Northern Norway Editor, Benny Høynes, including his guide to photographing Northern Lights? Now you can learn from and watch northern lights with him!

New Elections in Barcelona May Restore Tranquility and Tourism to Region

Submitted by Rosie Carbo on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 22:45

Many Americans traveling to Spain for the first time visit Barcelona. This beautiful port city is situated in the autonomous region of Catalonia. But the city famous for the modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudi has been mired in chaos lately.

Barcelona's Casa Mila. From New Elections in Barcelona May Restore Tranquility and Tourism to Region
Barcelona's Casa Mila

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Traveling to Japan? Read the Japan Traveler's Companion

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 02:03

Whether you've been to Japan and love it, or can't wait to go, I've got a book for you. Japan Traveler's Companion: Japan's Most Famous Sights from Okinawa to Hokkaido, by Rob Goss, is a treasure.

It's a beautiful book, perfect for dreaming and remembering.

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Celebrating Christmas at Disney: What to Expect

by Kathryn Blanco / Dec 12, 2017 / 0 comments

For me, Christmas has always meant gray skies and cold air, wood smoke and pine trees, home-cooked meals with hot chocolate, and, with a bit of good luck (or bad luck, if you’re the one doing the shoveling), a bit of snow. But how does Christmas in Disney compare? In some ways, the two are not that different.

Studying Abroad in London: A Quick Ride to Greenwich!

by Heather Robinette /

Dec 12, 2017 / 0 comments

Thanks for visiting the next article in my series on traveling outside of London during your time abroad! If you didn’t get a chance to start at the beginning, make sure you read my first post here.

Florida Culture for the ‘Holidaze – 2017’ By Josh Garrick

Submitted by Josh Garrick on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 00:30

Florida Culture for the ‘Holidaze – 2017’ By Josh Garrick

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Five of the Best Destinations in Europe

Submitted by Asako Maruoka on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 03:17

Europe has so many places to visit, with such diverse cultures, that it can be difficult to choose a destination. According to the Mastercard 2017 Global Destination Cities Index, the two most popular European cities to visit in 2017 were London and Paris, ranking at numbers two and three respectively. It's easy to see why, with famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the Eifel Tower being available to see.

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Florida Culture for the Month of December 2017 By Josh Garrick

Submitted by Josh Garrick on Sun, 12/03/2017 - 23:16

Florida Culture for the Month of December 2017 By Josh Garrick

Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale: A Holiday Concert
Dec 5 at 7 pm
Join this University Chorale for an evening of traditional holiday music, including jazz, gospel, sacred classics, and selections from Handel’s Messiah. The Bethune-Cookman University Chorale was recently nominated for Best Choir by HBCU Digest. At the Dr. Phillips Center, call 844.513.2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org

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Why You Should Combine Your Trip with Travel Insurance: Tips for First-time Flyers

Submitted by Asako Maruoka on Fri, 12/01/2017 - 23:19

Are you flying for the first time? Well, whether it is a domestic or international destination, the feeling for the first-time flyer is a heady mix of excitement and nerves. Worrying about all the preparation, starting from packing to getting to the airport, everything appears a little edgy yet exciting. Dozens of questions may arise along the lines of ‘How to pack for a flight?’, ‘What should I pack and what to avoid?’, ‘How to approach the airport authorities?’, or ‘What documents should I keep on my person?’, and so on.