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Entries from March 2008

Riding the Train in the Andes

January 29th, 2008 by RobinP · No Comments

Determined to make the most of my time living in Peru, this weekend I decided to take a scenic train trip through the mountains.

Supposedly the “highest train in the world”, this train goes through one pass which is 4800 meters above sea level.

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Tags: Other Regions · Rail Travel

Neighbourhood Travel: Rediscover your own City

January 24th, 2008 by Robin · No Comments

Unless you’re one of the lucky few with an unlimited number of vacation days and unlimited funds to travel, chances are you’re often stuck at home thinking of all the trips you’d rather take… Well, moan no more! With a new way of thinking and a keen eye for the interesting and unusual, your local […]

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Tags: Guided Tours · Active Adventures · General

Hot January Vacations: Where I’d Like to Be

January 22nd, 2008 by Robin · No Comments

The post-Christmas blues have hit, spring feels a long ways away, and there’s nothing I’d rather do than take off on a whimsical vacation somewhere hot (or, at least, very cool).
For those lucky few who have the chance to take off this winter, here are my personal choices for the great places and great things […]

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Tags: Australia · New Zealand · North America · Regional Travel · Active Adventures · General

Dine-ing Out in Vancouver

January 17th, 2008 by Genevieve · No Comments

A few times a year, Vancouver does some very cool things for locals and visitors alike…
One of my favourites (and a favourite for many ‘foodies’) is Dine Out Vancouver, a two-week offering of specially-priced menus from the best restaurants in the city. Read more about the restaurants and their menus to reserve your spot
 While the […]

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Tags: Rockies and Western Canada · Regional Travel · General

Made-to-Order Niche Travel

January 10th, 2008 by Robin · No Comments

After reading about new naturalist cruises this morning, I was once again reminded of just how specialized travel is getting these days… Whereas a few years ago you were limited to a standard type of trip, now tour operators (Fresh Tracks included!) are looking to individual client’s interests, and building unique packages from there.
 Here are a […]

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Tags: Regional Travel · Guided Tours · Active Adventures · General