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ESCAPE COMPLETELY: Cruising Australia and New Zealand

ESCAPE COMPLETELY: Cruising Australia and New Zealand

Gem and Lita February 6, 2011 0

December cruising Down Under in the southern hemisphere below many of the other countries on the globe is a complete escape from the chill of Winnipeg winter and a learning experience to discover and

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The Wonders of Syria

The Wonders of Syria

Gem and Lita January 5, 2011 Comments Off on The Wonders of Syria

We visited the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world as pilgrims and tourists – the oldest because Damascus, the capital of Syria and its largest city with about 4.5 million people was established

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Venice, the “floating city”

Venice, the “floating city”

Gem and Lita December 20, 2010 0

Venice, a beautiful Italian city “floating” on the sea, is one of the most interesting and lovely places on the planet. For quite a long time its romantic charms remain and has reigned as

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VENICE – the “city of canals”

VENICE – the “city of canals”

Gem and Lita December 5, 2010 0

The “floating city” of Venice has been known also as the “city of canals” or the “city of water” making it one of the most unique and interesting places in the world. Connected to

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R O M E – the “City of Seven Hills”

R O M E – the “City of Seven Hills”

Gem and Lita November 20, 2010 0

From the Vatican we crossed the Tiber River to ancient Rome to see the Roman Forum and the Marcus Maximus. The Roman Forum used to be the centre of the city’s public life in

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Italy Bellisimo

Italy Bellisimo

Gem and Lita August 6, 2010 0

The enduring appeal of Italy attracts millions of tourists and pilgrims from all over the world anytime of the year. From the capital city of Rome you can travel by bus, train, rent-a-car, or

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