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Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland and is especially worth visiting during December because it is a home to Santa Claus. Most tourists come to visit Santa Claus Village where they can meet Santa himself and spend their time in Santapark- a vibrant, underground amusement park. In Rovaniemi you can try all sorts of cold and snowy activities like snowmobile safaris and dog sledding. (more...)

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Purwokerto is a relatively small but bustling city located in the Central Java province, Indonesia. It is located in the western part of the province, nestled in an isolated valley between Salak Mountain Ranges and the Southern Mountain Ranges. The city is on the foothill of Gunung Slamet volcano, the highest volcano in Central Java. Purwokerto is also the main entrance to climb Gunung Slamet. (more...)

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Americans in Cuba for those interested in following a growing cultural travel trend
Trekking in Nepal where you can see some of the world's highest mountains, including Mount Everest (picture).
Retiring abroad is a common trend these days
Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus- recently added itinerary with great content