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Free Things to do in Amsterdam

If you are traveling Amsterdam and want to save some money, look no further than the abundance of free activities this beautiful city holds. There are more than enough free things to do in Amsterdam to keep you busy and having an amazing time. From admiring the picturesque canals to walking through one of the many parks, it is much easier than you think to experience Amsterdam on a budget.

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Paris, France
Paris

What country should you visit for your first trip abroad?

Many people have asked me where they should go for their next trip. Since my wife and I are "in the travel business,” we are often asked for advice. It’s a hard question to answer, as your next destination really depends on the type of person you are, what you enjoy doing during your travels, and where you’ve already been. But many people have never left the comforts of their home country. It’s quite common, especially in larger and geographically isolated countries such as the U.S. or Australia where foreign travel entails purchasing an expensive plane ticket. Some people are timid or anxious about leaving their home country for the first time. All sorts of questions arise about what it's like to travel. People are usually most worried about the costs of travel, safety, speaking foreign languages, what hotel rooms might be like, and just the overall “unknown” of being somewhere new. Fear is often a big barrier to travel,…

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The Best Activities and Places to Visit on Your Vacation in Itacaré, Brazil

Itacare, Brazil can feel like its own magical little world: Stunning beaches. Warming sunshine. Blue skies. Monkeys in the streets. It's a relaxing place where you don't really need to do anything to have an amazing time. But if you need to know you're not missing out on the best activities and places to visit on your vacation to Itacare, this article is for you.

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