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Travel and Security: Six Safety Tips for Solo Travelers
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6 Safety Tips for the Solo Traveler

By Kayla Matthews Bad travel experiences range from minor inconveniences to terrible situations. Missing your flight or spending too much money is a minor inconvenience. Being kidnapped, robbed or jailed in a foreign country? Way more serious. Basic safety precautions can help you eliminate yourself as an easy target. Preparation can reduce the chance of…

things to do in munich - five lakes area
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Things to do in Munich: 4 Perfect Day Trips

By Laszlo Rozsas, Contributing Writer Have you been to Munich? Have you explored the area around Bavaria’s largest city – picturesque views and historical sights, boasting some of the world’s most visually recognizable castles?  Laszlo Rozsas has shared this guest post with CarpeTravel noting four must see places that make for the perfect Munich day…

rose wine to try this summer
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The Wines of Summer: Three Rose Wines to Drink this Summer

There is a lightness to the summer breeze as friends and family gather outdoors. There is a lovely fragrance of flowers and budding fruits in the air as the earth gives forth it’s bounty under the steady gaze of the smiling summer sun.  Whether indoors or out, the perfect summer Rose wine can add so…

summer music festivals with kids
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Best Family Friendly Music Festivals Around The World

By Marcela De Vivo, Contributing Writer The summer months play host to hundreds of music festivals, many of which make great family outings, with entertainment that’s enjoyable for kids and parents alike. While you might be tempted to assume that you would have to stay closer to home to find a family-friendly summer music festival,…

Things to do in Salzburg: Hohensalzburg and the Monchsberg Hill
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Things to do in Salzburg: Hohensalzburg and the Monchsberg Hill

By Teresa Kao I had a particularly ambitious plan for today so decided to try the hotel breakfast. It wasn’t cheap at 14 Euros but it was excellent.  I had ham and cheese on semels (a local roll about the size of a bagel but less dense), scrambled eggs, several glasses of orange juice, and…