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  Photo by CC user 22Kartika on wikimedia commons While most visitors to Indonesia head straight to Bali when it comes time to enjoy their holiday in this country, there are plenty of worthwhile attractions in the big city of Jakarta as well. One of these is Ancol Dreamland, a massive theme park that has so many attractions that it takes several days to experience properly. The complex is so popular among local Indonesians that it has given rise to hotels that have risen near the park gates. This is fortunate for you, as it will save loads of time in…

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Planning a trip to Tokyo can be a pretty overwhelming task to do. How do you decide where to stay in a city so big? How do you get around if you don’t speak the language? etc. Google what the Tokyo metro map looks like and you might start having anxiety now! Thankfully, the Japanese are very organized and everything that you need to read like street signs, train maps, etc is in English as well. Google maps is also synced with the public transit and schedules so it is a fantastic way to help you navigate the city with relative ease. At…

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World class museums, landscapes, transportation, food, entertainment, and nightlife are only a few of things these most popular cities in the world for travel offer. Whether you want a bustling megacity on the beach or a city in the serene mountains, one of these popular destinations is guaranteed to suit your fancy. For for some more real time info on international travel, check out Get Your Guide.com or keep reading for a few my favorite picks, and maybe add them to your list of places to visit this year. Istanbul Straddling both the European and Asian continents, Turkey’s most populous city, Istanbul had…

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Looking to get away on a city break this year, but can’t decide where to focus your attention. In 2015, the following places have been considered by many travel professionals to be among the best cities to visit in 2015. Soon after arrival in any of the following centers, you soon figure out what the fuss is all about… 1) Vancouver, Canada Wedged between the dramatic North Shore Mountains and the Georgia Strait, the uber modern city of Vancouver on the west coast of Canada is an urban highlight that every traveler should give at least a few days to…

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