Florence, the Medieval Renaissance Town of Italy

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Florence is considered a renaissance town owing to its many ruins and remains. Visitors taking Florence tours can visit the pallazio, the dome, the Vecchio Bridge, and the galleria. These awesome medieval structures affords visitors a unique opportunity of recreating the past that once stood in the town of Florence. It is a city that bleeds history and you can feel it just standing there. Florence has numerous attractions that would appeal to the dreams of any art historian. The Museums and galleries have works of renowned artists such as Michelangelo. Lovers of photography can take awesome snapshots of the Ponte Vecchio Bridge while shoppers can also sample from some of the best designer shops found in Florence. There are so many things to do and there is something for…
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Couch Surfing Your Way around the World

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By Phin Upham How much would you pay for a place to stay while you travel around the world? For a growing group of adventurous travelers, the answer is nothing at all - as long as they are willing to stay with people they don’t know. That’s the concept behind “couch surfing,” where people have a chance to stay for free on the couches or spare bedrooms of strangers when they visit new places. The catch? They also have to let strangers stay at their place. As reported in The New Yorker, millions of people are members of Couchsurfing.org, an exchange that lets people host tourists at their house or apartment or look for people willing to offer their place as a temporary residence. Read more at: http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2012/04/16/120416fa_fact_marx About the…
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Top Reasons to Visit Brazil

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By Samuel Phineas Upham There are many reasons that Brazil is growing as one of the most popular travel destinations. What’s not to love about this amazing country? It’s an incredibly diverse country, full of natural beauty and plenty of adventure. Brazil is home to over 2,000 beaches, 1,000 islands, and of course the breathtaking Amazon River and Rainforest. As if the nature wasn’t enough of a reason to go, Brazil has a fascinating and unique culture, offers plenty of up close and personal experiences with the Samba, churrasco, and plenty of festivals. If you’re a nature lover, Brazil is the destination for you. Nothing compares to the beaches of Brazil. Crystal blue water and pearl colored sand make these beaches absolutely unparalleled. I’ve traveled all over the country, but my…
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