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Traveltizers: Falling in Love with Bergen: Norway’s Cultural Capital
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- Written by Andrea Gross Andrea Gross
I can’t say we weren’t warned. When we told our Norwegian friends we were going to Bergen, they looked at each other and smiled as if wondering whether they should let us in on Bergen’s secret.
Traveltizers: A Visit to Las Vegas that is Très Magnifique
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Aha! There it is, the Eiffel Tower. Around the corner, the Arc de Triomphe. And right nearby, a row of quaint shops on a cobblestoned street. Voilà, this is Paris, n’est-ce pas?
Traveltizers: Dutch for a Day
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The day is sunny, the weather a bit chilly but still pleasant. I shade my eyes and look up at a row of four-story brick buildings fronted by a small patch of green grass.
World-Class Attractions Abound in the Mile-High City
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Denver is an outdoor city filled with urban adventures. The Mile-High City is known for its cultural attractions, thriving craft breweries, and famous music scene, all within easy reach of the Rocky Mountains.
TRAVELTIZERS: South Korea: From Hanboks to Headsets
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Flash back 60 years. Korea had barely recovered from a half century of domination by the Japanese when it became ground zero for a contest between China and Russia to the north and United Nations forces to the south.
Boomers Seek Culturally Immersive, Active Travel
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The best way to become immersed in the local culture of any destination is by learning about the native history, traditions, and cuisine first-hand.
Traveltizers: Small Towns Celebrate Christmas in Big Ways
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- Written by Andrea Gross Andrea Gross
St. Augustine, Florida, which was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1565, is festooned with 3 million lights. These represent the candles that brighten Spanish homes during the Christmas season.
Traveltizers: Tasty Traveling
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Sometimes we watch sausage being stuffed or ice cream being swirled. Other times we amble through markets, take a food class, or attend a wine festival. One way or another, food nearly always is an important part of our travels.
Traveltizers: Sea, Sand, and Ships: 12 Days on the North Carolina Coast
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A few days before my husband and I leave for a beach vacation on the North Carolina coast, I happen across a news article written by Adam Wagner of the region’s StarNews: