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ROLAND, Manitoba, home of the “WORLD’S LARGEST PUMPKIN” (part 2)
The name Manitoba may not be quite well-known internationally; however, you’ll be surprised and also proud to know and discover the hidden gems of the prarie province: several places are world title-holders on their
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Early Autumn at the Roland Pumpkin Fair, 05 October 2019
Cloudy sky, intermittent rain, and 8 degrees Celsius – it didn’t matter at all! Group A families and friends celebrated early autumn at the Roland Pumpkin Fair (held every first Saturday of October) at
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Damascus, the “Pearl of the East”
Damascus (in Arabic, formally Dimashq), the capital of Syria, is said to be the the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. It was inhabited as early as 8,000 to 10,000 B.C. The city
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The Butchart Gardens, the Gardens of Five Seasons
Throughout history of mankind gardens have been feast for the senses and quiet refuge and spaces for reveries and meditations or contemplations allowing people to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. There has
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The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
Berlin, historic capital of Germany and Europe’s “City of Cool”, is a vibrant and fascinating city well worth the trip – an August Baltic cruise of northern Europe. What is there to see? Museums,
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DELPHI, the ‘NAVEL of the WORLD’
As every seasoned traveller knows no two journeys are alike. A trip to Corinth and Delphi, both in classical Greece, is a travel back in time exploring the ruins evident with traces of human
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Ancient Meets Modern in Corinth, Greece
An interestimg must-see tourist attraction , historically, archaeologically, geographically, and biblically, in the Hellenic Republic of Greece is the City of Corinth (“Korinthos” in Greek) where ancient meets modern. On a warm day in
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The Road to Heavenly Hana (pt. 2)
One of the most unforgettable journeys of our life is the incredible drive along the world famous road to Hana in the eastern coast of Maui, the “Valley Isle” of the Hawaiian archipelago. It
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The Road to Heavenly Hana
Making the most of our travel to Maui, the Valley Isle and the best island on earth according to the Conde Nast Travelers, we considered it mandatory to challenge the beautiful drive along the
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Lahaina, “Jewel in the Crown of Maui” (pt. 3)
The history, art, beauty, and mild tropical climate make Lahaina a year-round winter get-away destination. Best explored on foot Lahaina, now Maui’s hot spot, offers a variety of points of interest although the town
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