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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...)

Off the beaten path

Chefchaouen is a gorgeous mountain city in northeastern Morocco. The picturesque medina, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Rif Mountains, is filled with white-washed homes with distinctive, powder-blue accents, and the call to prayer rings out of several mosques around the town in chorus. If you've got a few days to relax from the rigors of travel, this is a good place to do it. (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