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Lake Baikal: Deepest and Oldest Lake on Earth

  • April 13, 2014
  • Jules
The deepest lake in the world is the Siberian giant of Lake Baikal, which reaches a depth of 5,387 feet (1,642 meters) and also contains a fifth of the freshwater…
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  • Sea Dog Tales

TripAdvisor Reveals Top Destinations in the World

  • April 9, 2014
  • Jules
If you’re as nosy as I am about other people’s travel habits, then ponder no longer, as TripAdvisor reveals their Travelers’ Choice™ awards for Destinations, compiled from millions of reviews.…
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The World’s 5 Most Expensive Homes

  • January 23, 2014
  • Jules
Ever since our ancestors aspired to having the largest cave on the mountain, man has strived to secure the very best abode he could. It is no different in 2014,…
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Cheapest Cities in Europe to Visit in 2014

  • January 10, 2014
  • Jules
Make your wallet happy in 2014 with these scintillating gems, where thrifty travellers can experience their next adventure at one of the cheapest cities in Europe. Riga, Latvia We’re really…
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10 Fascinating Facts About the Port of Southampton

  • January 8, 2014
  • Jules
Did you know that the Port of Southampton handles more 1.5 million cruise passengers every year?   And I bet you didn’t know that the port (as well as being one…
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Most Talked About Global Events Revealed for 2013

  • January 4, 2014
  • Jules
Google has just revealed their latest trends report, and as well as the most popular movies, TV shows and YouTube videos, the most talked about events across the globe are…
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Facebook’s Hottest Check-Ins for 2013 Revealed

  • January 3, 2014
  • Jules
The latest Trends report from social giant Facebook reveals the top destinations that scored the most check-ins from 2013, with some surprising inclusions. The global top ten is dominated by…
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Most Popular Cities on Instagram in 2013

  • January 2, 2014
  • Jules
So we already know the location of the single most Instagrammed place on earth (who would have thought it) but what about the most popular cities? Take a peek at…
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World Travel Festivals, Events and Anniversaries in January 2014

  • January 1, 2014
  • Jules
As we kick off a brand new year, January 2014 hosts some of the biggest and boldest travel festivals, events and anniversaries! 1 January 2014 – 100th Anniversary of the…
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London v Sydney: You Decide!

  • December 11, 2013
  • Jules
How’s this for a tough question; where do you prefer, London or Sydney? The traditional food, cultural sights and annual festivals has put both of these two great cities on…
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