tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89769704914324089662024-02-18T23:14:33.172-08:00Travel Ideas. Travel Tips. Travel Warnings.Your Travel Resource Sitedianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.comBlogger265125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-85217591900563599362018-05-20T08:17:00.001-07:002018-05-20T08:17:38.544-07:00Laws You Don't Want to Break When Traveling<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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1. Wearing Camouflage<o:p></o:p></div>
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Where You Can't Do It: Several countries in the Caribbean, including Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago. It's also forbidden in Oman and for those on an African river cruise or safari tour organized by a cruise line. It’s illegal to wear camouflage clothing in countries like Zimbabwe.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why: Camo patterns can be trendy in the U.S. but leave them behind when you venture out in these countries. Laws ban civilians from donning gear or outfits that could lead to other people thinking that they are with the military or law enforcement.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. Public Displays of Affection<o:p></o:p></div>
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Where You Can't Do It: United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi); Egypt; India; Indonesia<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why: Countries with a strong state religion, such as Islam or Hinduism, often see kissing as a violation of their decency or obscenity codes and foreigners have been fined, deported and arrested for making out in public. Even in countries where it's technically not illegal, like Jordan or Morocco, you'll attract angry looks. <o:p></o:p></div>
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3. Forget to Flush the Toilet<o:p></o:p></div>
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Where You Can't Do It: Singapore<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why: Singapore has a host of laws intended to keep its busy city-state clean (although contrary to popular opinion, you can chew gum in public -- you just can't deposit the gooey mess anywhere outside a trash can, as littering is also against the law). And we're not exactly sure how they would enforce this one, which applies to public facilities. But Singapore has a low tolerance toward rule-breakers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. Unusual Bike Riding<o:p></o:p></div>
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Where You Can't Do It: Mexico; Austria<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why: In Mexico, keep both feet on the pedals or else; one-footed bike riding is illegal. In Austria, both hands have to be touching the bike.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. Post a Photo of Your Beer<o:p></o:p></div>
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Where You Can't Do It: Thailand<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why: With a strong Buddhist culture, Thailand is extremely strict on drinking, at least on paper; laws prohibit drinking in the daytime, outside of lunch hours and there are many places you can't drink, including public parks and places of worship, including temples. But perhaps the weirdest law prohibits the advertisement of drinks and alcoholic brands -- including on social media.<o:p></o:p></div>
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6. Snacking on Church Steps or Monuments<o:p></o:p></div>
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Where You Can't Do It: Florence and Rome, Italy<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why: These places are so beautiful. Pretty obvious the cities don't want tourists leaving litter.<o:p></o:p></div>
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7. Feeding the Pigeons<o:p></o:p></div>
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Where You Can't Do It: Venice, Italy; San Francisco<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why: For many years, it's been illegal to feed pigeons in St. Mark's Square, as the city tries to rid itself of what many describe as "flying vermin." <o:p></o:p></div>
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Where You Can't Do It: Greece<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why: Pointy-heeled shoes are forbidden at ancient monuments and sites in Athens and elsewhere in Greece, the reason being that the sharp tips dig into the fragile marble. And if you have a walking stick, make sure the rubber tip is on ... for the very same reason.<o:p></o:p></div>
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9. Using Facebook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Where You Can't Do It: China<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why: China is a huge tourism destination. But the government still has iron-clad control over the internet, and popular sites such as Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter and YouTube, among others are forbidden.<o:p></o:p></div>
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-23190013141147868062018-05-12T08:47:00.000-07:002018-05-12T08:47:03.108-07:00One Pass to visit Barcelona Archaeological Collections<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In Barcelona, Spain, you can now purchase the Arqueoticket which gives the visitor access to four archaeological collections in Barcelona museums.<br />
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The pass, which costs euro 14.50, allows admission to the <a href="http://www.macbarcelona.cat/" target="_blank">Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya</a>, the <a href="http://www.museuegipci.com/" target="_blank">Museu Egipci de Barcelona</a>, the <a href="http://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/museuhistoria/en" target="_blank">Museu d'Historia de Barcelona</a> and the <a href="http://elbornculturaimemoria.barcelona.cat/en/the-center" target="_blank">Born Centre de Cultura i Memoria</a>.<br />
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The pass can be purchased <a href="http://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/1080/arqueoticket.html" target="_blank">online</a> or on-site at any of the listed museums.</div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-87958206145179800512018-05-06T08:43:00.000-07:002018-05-06T08:43:00.194-07:00French Train Strikes Through June<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
French train workers began striking against labor reforms on April 2, with strikes scheduled to occur two days out of every five for three months. It is expected that only trains operating between stations in France would have interrupted service, with no effect on international train service.<br />
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The strikes were announced after President Emmanuel Macron proposed to sign new hires in many public sectors to different contracts with few benefits. Many other unions, including energy trades and waste management, were also striking.</div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-72078978845063475152018-05-04T05:42:00.000-07:002018-05-04T05:42:02.383-07:00Maya Bay Thai Beach to Close <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thailand's National Park & Wildlife Department announced that the beach at Maya Bay, on southwestern Thailand's Phi Phi Le island, will be closed for four months starting June 1. The purpose is to allow the sea environment to recover. An environmental survey found that parts of the coral reef around the beach had been damaged and the amount of sea life had diminished.<br />
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When the beach reopens again, the number of visitors will be limited to 2000 per day. Additionally, boats will not be allowed to anchor in the bay.<br />
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Many of Thailands beaches and marine areas are normally closed for several summer months to allow them to recover. Before this, Maya Bay had been open all year around.<br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-25472724882058302762018-04-30T05:38:00.000-07:002018-04-30T05:38:12.646-07:00New Gallery Opens in the Uffizi Galleries<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The <a href="http://www.uffizi.it/en" target="_blank">Uffizi Galleries</a>, in Florence, Italy, has opened a new gallery of eight rooms to display the works of Caravaggio and other 17th century artists.<br />
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The gallery is closed on Mondays. The adust fee has been raised from euro 8 to euro 20 during the peak season from March 1 to October 31, and to euro 12 in the offseason. Entry on the first Sunday of each month is free but the number of tickets available is limited.</div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-2265935128894535192018-04-25T05:38:00.006-07:002018-04-25T05:38:46.384-07:00First Solo Exhibit of Peter Bruegel the Elder to be Held in Vienna<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">display from October 2, 1018, to Jan 13, 2019, at Vienna's</span><a href="http://www.khm.at/en" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"> Kunsthistoriches Museum.</a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div>
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A Bruegel exhibit ticket, with timed entry, costs euro 20 and includes entry to the permanent collection (adult euro 15 adult, euro 11 senior, and under 19 free).</div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-87431044431972281612018-04-17T05:06:00.001-07:002018-04-17T05:06:14.448-07:00Some Updates on Travel Warnings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Still some places you may want to think about avoiding. The Syrian civil war has spilled over with other countries involved such as Turkey and Iran. Boko Haram is still active in northeastern Nigeria.<div>
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There have been earthquakes in Papua New Guinea, Oaxaca Mexico, Taiwan and off the coast of Peru.</div>
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The Indonesian volcano of Mt. Sinabung has erupted again. The previous eruption was in 2010.</div>
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-66702168668802487562016-08-02T10:29:00.000-07:002016-08-02T10:29:11.310-07:00Way Behind<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yes, I know it's been a while since I've posted. Been busy traveling for one. :) Spent 4 days in Puerto Rico with my 16-year-old granddaughter. I rented a car and we had a great time, traveling the northern part of the island from east to west.<br />
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Just finished doing a Shutterfly album for the trip. This is probably my 12th album ... one of these days I'll count how many I've done. I love the job they do.<br />
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After I place the order, I got a promo for new Shutterfly customers. You can order an 8 x 8 album for FREE. I think shipping might be extra but still a great deal.<br />
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If you want to take advantage of this you have to go to the Shutterfly website using <a href="https://invite-shutterfly.com/x/kizLnC" target="_blank">this link</a>. I'm sure you'll be as pleased with your album as I have been with mine.<br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-37827616805644569792016-07-18T02:53:00.000-07:002016-07-18T02:53:00.665-07:0021st Century Guide to Walking Wales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Looking for castles, beach and wild ponies? The Gower Peninsula, near Swansea, Wales, is a designed "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty." You can now visit this area with the help of the free "<a href="http://www.audiotrails.co.uk/this-is-gower/" target="_blank">This is Gower</a>" app, available for Android and iOS.<br />
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The app contains directions and maps for 14 walking trails. It includes visual and audio guides (with pictures and videos) on 80 locations, using GPS to tell walkers when they have reached an area of interest.</div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-73657907348068464242016-07-11T02:43:00.000-07:002016-07-11T02:43:00.184-07:00Japan Now Has Rail and Bus Passes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Japan now offers two 5-day tourist passes which are good for unlimited train rides and bus rides, which are within train stop cities. The Japan Rail Central, 13,500 yen (approximately $112), covers rail between Kansai Airport near Osaka and the city of Nagoya, including Takayama, Fukui, and Kanazawa. The Japan Rail West pass, at 10,500 yen, covers travel between Nagoya and Hii-Katsuura, including Toba and Owase. Route maps and passes are both available <a href="http://touristpass.jp/en" target="_blank">online</a>.<br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-73443844042999182552016-07-06T02:40:00.000-07:002016-07-06T02:40:11.589-07:00Changes in TSA Body Scanning and Pat-Downs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On December 18, 2015, the rules changed on the US Transportation Security Administration scanner versus pat-down option. Up until that date, passengers had the option of going through the full body scanner or choosing a pat-down. That option can still be requested but the passenger should be prepared for the request to be denied.<br />
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The full-body scanners were installed in 2007. When someone is in the scanner, the image of their body underneath their clothes, along with any objects being carried, appears on a monitor. Many people felt the images were very intrusive, despite the TSA assuring people that the images were not saved and that the person viewing them was in a different area from the person being scanned. Still, some people were not comfortable with this and could opt for a pat down instead.<br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-73307713943492852712016-06-28T04:35:00.000-07:002016-06-28T04:35:03.190-07:00Artic Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A couple of years ago we went to see the polar bears in <a href="http://www.travelsnippetsandmore.com/search/label/Polar%20Bears" target="_blank">Churchill, Manitoba</a> (link to my blog posts). As part of the trip, we had a day to spend in Winnipeg, Manitoba. So for anyone considering a similar trip, here's an idea for your day in Winnipeg and a preview of what you might see in Churchill.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.assiniboineparkzoo.ca/zoo" target="_blank">Assiniboine Park Zoo</a> has a "Journey to Churchill" permanent exhibit. In it you can see Artic foxes, musk oxen, caribou and watch seals and polar bears through an underwater viewing area. There is even a domed theater that projects images of the northern lights.<br />
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The zoo is open daily and admittance is $19.75 CAD for adults and $17.50 CAD for under 18 or senior.<br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-26223873695039458992016-06-23T04:15:00.000-07:002016-06-23T04:15:04.801-07:00Stay Cool in the Tropics<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A cool mist of water is a nice way to stay cool when traveling in hot climates. Now you can carry your own mister around and it is no more than carrying a water bottle.<br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-36892205168096853182016-06-16T04:08:00.000-07:002016-06-16T04:08:03.214-07:00Guadaloupe Slavery Museum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The <a href="http://fr.memorial-acte.fr/home-page.html" target="_blank">Memorial ACTe</a> slavery museum opened on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe almost a year ago. There are six sections following the history of slavery, from times of pre-slavery in the New World to post-abolition today. Included in the facility are two restaurants, room for temporary exhibitions and a memorial park.<br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-44943323918864413132016-06-13T03:58:00.000-07:002016-06-13T03:58:01.096-07:00Tourist Killings and Kidnappings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As terrorism around the globe increases, with tourists some times caught in the crossfire, it is even worse, in my opinion, when it happens by a country's military. This is exactly the case when some tourists from Mexico were killed by the Egyptian military in the Wahat are of the Western Desert. This area is near Libya where the Egypt has been struggling to control terrorist groups along the border. The military claimed the group wandered into a restricted zone and were mistaken for a terrorist group. But the head of the Egyptian Union of Tour Guides reported that the group not only was licensed to travel there, but they also had a police escort.<br />
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The southern islands of the Philippines is another dangerous area. It is not uncommon for Muslin militant groups to kidnap tourists to this area. In September 2015, two Canadian tourists, a resort manager and a Filipino woman were kidnapped from the Holiday Oceanview resort in Samal. Their whereabouts are still unknown.<br />
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For current updates on U.S. State Department traveler warnings, visit <a href="http://www.travel.state.gov/">www.travel.state.gov</a>.</div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-79098995935362398822016-06-09T03:44:00.000-07:002016-06-09T03:44:03.481-07:00Using ATMs in Europe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There is no shortage of ATMs in Europe. But you need to be careful which ones you use or it will end up costing you. For instance, some charge an extra fee. Some, like the ones from Euronet, give a horrible exchange rate.<br />
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So how do you know which ones are good to use and which ones aren't. Some times you won't know until you start the transaction. <br />
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For those that charge a fee, the screen will tell you how much the fee is. I recently had an ATM tell me the fee was 5 Euros. No thank you! I cancelled that transaction. Some ATMs, like the Euronet ones, will tell you how much the Euros will cost you in U.S. dollars. When that happens, cancel the transaction. The exchange rate is lousy.<br />
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What you want is an ATM with a seamless transaction just like the one you use at home. And once you find one that works for you like that, simply use ATMs from the same bank whenever you need more cash. We recently spent 3 1/2 weeks in Spain and I used the same bank ATM multiple times and it was easy and perfect.<br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-21412041549737479362016-06-05T03:11:00.000-07:002016-06-05T03:11:03.489-07:00Review: Barcelona City Tours<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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OK .... going to be right up front here and tell you that we did not take this HOHO bus but I put 'review' in the post title for Internet search purposes.<br />
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So why am I writing about it? Because we saw some very good reasons NOT to consider taking this tour and I felt those reasons would be helpful to others. <br />
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We were in Barcelona May 16 through 20th. I seriously considered using Barcelona City Tours but after a lot of research, decided to use the public bus system. And I'm glad we did.<br />
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We were lucky and had beautiful sunny weather. One morning we took the public bus to Sagrada Familia and, as expected, the area was mobbed with people. Plus, a bit of a bonus for us, the HOHO bus stops at the back of the church, which walking from the public bus stop took us right to the front of the church and an "OH WOW" moment as we turned the corner.<br />
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When we had made our way around to the back, the area was even more crowded .... with people waiting to get on to a Barcelona City Tour bus. There were company personal keeping things in order and people waiting patiently but, based on what we saw, it could take a wait of several buses before some people could board. Plus, being a bright sunny day, if you wanted to sit inside out of the sun, you would probably be out of luck. <br />
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We were glad we were using the city buses. We had stopped at an information booth and got a map of the city bus routes (excellent). When we told the information person where we wanted to go she marked the bus numbers for us. T10 tickets, good for 10 rides and shareable with everyone in your party, can be purchased at tobacco shops for 10 Euros. Transfers are allowed if the ride is less than 1 hour and 15 minutes. The bus routes you take are stamped onto the back of the ticket so you know how many rides you've used and what you have left. <br />
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Of course we didn't have the narration you would have on a HOHO bus. And if all you want to do is ride the city and get an overview, then, yes, go for the HOHO bus. But I wouldn't recommend it to get from sightseeing destination to sightseeing destination. For that, use public transportation.<br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-24182738360438262442016-06-01T16:54:00.000-07:002016-06-01T16:54:01.036-07:00Rooftop Tour of Stockholm<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you are looking for a vey unusual tour of Stockholm, Sweden, you may want to consider the tour offered by T<a href="https://www.takvandring.com/en/product-category/tickets/rooftop-tours" target="_blank">akvandring</a>. This one hour and 15 minute tour takes visitors along Stockholm rooftops, 142 feet above the streets, along catwalks and up ladders.<br />
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The tour costs SEK595 (about $70) and must be booked in advance online. While safety gear is provided, the tour is not recommended for anyone weighting over 264 pounds or may have heart disease or who have a fear of heights.</div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-58675323949532310142016-05-27T16:46:00.000-07:002016-05-27T16:46:12.306-07:00Italian Land of Motor Tour For Ducati, Lamborghini and Ferrari Fans<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you are stopping over in Bologna, and are a fan of these cars, you may be interested in a 7 hour tour offered by <a href="http://www.amazing-italy.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Italy</a>. The Land of Motor tour stops first at the Ducati factory and museum where you can learn about the racing history of the Ducati motorcycle. <br />
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The next stop is the Lamborghini factory, followed by a visit to the Ferrari Museum, which is next to the Ferrari test track, and finishing up at the Ferrari factory.<br />
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The tour is only available on Tuesdays and is 248 Euros per person. The price includes lunch and pickup from a Bologna hotel, or the Bologna airport or rail station. </div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-55957810017662165512016-05-23T05:17:00.000-07:002016-05-23T05:17:00.221-07:00Ergonomic Travel Pillow by Travelrest<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We've all seen horseshoe shaped travel pillows. Well, here's one that is very different, one that provides good side of the head support, allowing you to lean into the pillow, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P8YW54/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002P8YW54&linkCode=as2&tag=travsnipandmo-20&linkId=5S6FHFFW2TUPCWRU" target="_blank">Travelrest pillow</a>.</span><br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-35312306066227996812016-05-20T04:59:00.000-07:002016-05-20T04:59:01.807-07:00Help For Traveling With Your Dog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If your want to travel with your dog and are looking for help on finding locations that will allow them, check out the <a href="http://bringfido.com/">BringFido.com</a> directory. Here you'll find lots of advice about traveling with your pet.<br />
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The site is searchable by destination and provides information on restaurants, accommodations and attractions worldwide that accept pets. There is also a phone line (877 411 3436) that is staffed by pet travel experts. <br />
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The site provides information on airline pet regulations and also has a forum where pet owners share tips and can ask questions about traveling with pets.</div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-71612382172647300652016-05-17T04:54:00.000-07:002016-05-17T04:54:00.265-07:00Cairns Artillery Museum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The largest collection of artillery and armored vehicles in the Southern Hemisphere is located in Cairns, North Queensland in the <a href="http://ausarmour.com/" target="_blank">Australian Armour & Artillery Museum</a>. Some of the things visitors can do are ride in an armored vehicle and (if 12 years of age or older) fire a bolt-action rifle (under supervision). The museum opened in September 2014 and is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.</div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-4381184262368901952016-05-13T14:05:00.000-07:002016-05-13T14:05:02.006-07:00Annual Theater Spektakel in Zurich<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Held annually at the Landiwiese Park located on the shore of Lake Zurich, street performers gather for the event, coming from all over the world. In 2016, the <a href="https://www.theaterspektakel.ch/en/home/" target="_blank">Theater Spektakel</a> will take place from August 18 through September 4. There will be 10 stages featuring acrobatics, music and performance art. <br />
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Some of the performances require tickets, with most costing CHF25-CHF47 (about $25 to $47). Tickets will be on sale starting July 13 and can be purchased at <a href="http://www.starticket.ch/">www.starticket.ch</a>. The festival sites can be reached using either tram or bus and a ticket for the event includes free public transportation in zone 110 for that day.</div>
dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-79280104407689204002016-05-10T14:01:00.000-07:002016-05-10T14:01:01.770-07:00Reunion Island Opens Music Museum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Located in the Indian Ocean, the island opened the <a href="http://www.maisonmorange.fr/" target="_blank">Musee des Musiques et Instruments de L'ocean Indien</a> on Noverber 5, 2015. The museum highlights musical tradition, with a collection of more and 1,500 ancient and modern instruments and include pieces from Africa, Europe and Asia.<br />
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dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186618872181095767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976970491432408966.post-44679148033522605452016-05-07T13:54:00.000-07:002016-05-07T13:54:00.464-07:00Japanese Archaeological Gallery at Tokyo National Museum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Japanese Archaeological Gallery at <a href="http://www.tnm.jp/?lang-en" target="_blank">Tokyo National Museum</a> reopened October 14, 2015 after a year's worth of renovations. A wide range of artifacts can be found in this gallery from stone tools (about 14,000 BC) to the time when Tokyo was still known as Edo (1603-1868), displaying armor and items made of wood, ceramic, stone and metal. <br />
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There are tours in English plus the placards by each item also have the description in English. Visitors under 18 or over 70 are admitted free. Otherwise admission is 620 Yen (about $5).</div>
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