Featured Member Blog Posts – December 2017 Archive (31)

6 of the World's Best Cities to Live and Work In

Living in your country of birth isn’t the right choice for everyone, there are some many beautiful and unique countries around the world that some people need to consider relocating for true happiness. Whether you want to move for the scenery or your career here is a list of amazing cities to consider whilst trying to find your perfect location. 

 

 

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Added by Veronica Pembleton on December 11, 2017 at 7:41am — No Comments

When I Think of Aiken, South Carolina



The Aiken County Courthouse in August 2007





On a recent trip to Aiken, South Carolina (just over an hour south of state capital Columbia and a half hour from Augusta, Georgia), I received as a gift a book titled When I think of Aiken, written by Michael Gibbons and illustrated by Betsy Wilson-Mahoney, two long-time residents of Aiken who shared in words and drawings their memories of growing up and living much of their lives in this beautiful southern charmer of a city.



The book…

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Added by William Annis Davis on December 10, 2017 at 6:24am — No Comments

The Extraordinary Offerings of the Western India City of Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, the largest city in western India's Gujarat state and India's fifth most populous  is a bustling crowded city famous for India’s glorious history, architectural marvels and delectable food meet. A 90-minute flight from New Delhi, this city is…

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Added by Ram Theurkar on December 9, 2017 at 3:15am — No Comments

The Marvelous Medinas of Morocco



With a wealth of recent restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, Morocco is truly a modern cultural city, but if you step inside the medina,you’re taken to a new world. Comprised of high walls, the medinas - present in all four of the country's majestic "Imperial Cities" as well as various others - are occupied by slightly narrow streets, small alleys, marketplaces and…

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Added by Sarah Marri on December 8, 2017 at 8:26am — No Comments

Tokyo Illuminates the Dark Days of Winter



While most people think of visiting the historic cities of Europe during the holiday season, for some lovely and lively Christmas cheer you may also want to consider a trip to Tokyo, Japan! 



Brilliant LED displays, projection mapping, and digital choreography light up Tokyo's trees, buildings, and landmarks light up the nights from mid-November to December to February in a winter wonderland orchestrated with millions of LED displays,…

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Added by Marian Goldberg on December 7, 2017 at 10:33am — No Comments

10 Prime Places to Honeymoon

The post-wedding honeymoon is a tradition going as back as the 1500s. While some couples go for a day or two, others spend weeks traveling and exploring different places around the world, together. And why shouldn’t they? After all, they have taken the decision of their lifetimes to spend it with each other. Bonding two families together, for some honeymoon is actually the first chance at sparking new shades of fondness.

However, planning a…

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Added by shakuntala on December 6, 2017 at 2:21pm — 1 Comment

Top 6 Winter/Ski Resorts of Switzerland

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by Felice Hardy





Die Schweiz/La…

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Added by Iberia Airlines on December 5, 2017 at 12:12pm — 1 Comment

Visiting the Idyllic Village of Mai Chau, Near Hanoi, Vietnam

Mai Chau is a seeming easy 150km cruise out of Hanoi. Only a 3-4 hour drive they say! Hmmm well, I'm currently sat in my idyllic stilt house listening to White Thai women sing their folk songs in harmony with the crickets, but it didn’t start out that way. 

Mission to Mai…

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Added by Mai Chau Ecolodge on December 4, 2017 at 5:14am — No Comments

7 Specifics of English in New Zealand Visitors Should Know

English is nearly universally spoken in New Zealand and is its primary national languages, but due to the variations in meanings and unique acronyms, expressions and phrases, foreign visitors especially those from the US tend often to be confused by these linguistic challenges. This article aims to help them ensure a smoother travel.



Since the late…

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Added by Betsy Randall on December 3, 2017 at 9:57am — No Comments

The Street Food of Sayulita on Mexico's Riviera Nayarit

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The unpretentious pueblo known as Sayulita is located on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico and has a magnetic personality that keeps drawing us back.  This beach town is just north of Puerto Vallarta, but as we've noted before, it’s a world removed from…

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Added by Bob and Janice Kollar on December 2, 2017 at 11:27am — No Comments

In Carlsbad, California - Oh, Christmas Tree!



Just wait until Santa’s elves show off the magnificent nine-foot tall decorated tree at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, just a half hour up the coast from San Diego. The human elves are busily stacking, piping and contouring gingerbread, chocolate, and sugar icicles to make the fantasy tree.  These three helpers are no ordinary assistants for Santa, they just…

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Added by M'Liss Hinshaw on December 1, 2017 at 1:52pm — No Comments

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