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The Karst region of southwestern Slovakia has long been popular with travelers for its food and wine. It is a wonderful place to spend a few days or more enjoying the region’s treats and favorites. Located next to Italy, this part of Slovakia has many farms, some of which are open for visitors and guest […]

The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais won four of eight trophies in the Routes of Brazil awards sponsored by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism. The awards are granted by the Ministry of Tourism in recognition for the most popular and successful tourism promotions throughout the country. In addition to the four awards won by Minas

The housing market in Canada is stabilizing after a very poor winter, according to real estate firm Royal LePage. In its most recent market survey, the Canadian firm revised its outlook for the year slightly upward. Average house prices are predicted to come in at C$297,500 for the year, a two percent decline for the

The fall in the British pound against both the US dollar and the euro has made holidays to traditional destinations more expensive for travelers from the UK. As a result, Britons are heading to places where their money can buy a little more, and Turkey has been one beneficiary. The pound is accepted as currency

Tokyo is on top of the latest cost of living ranking for cities around the globe. The survey is undertaken by Mercer, a global consultant, and looks at 143 cities. It uses the cost of living in New York City as a baseline of 100, and currency movements are compared against the US dollar.  

The country of Namibia along the southern Atlantic coast of Africa has become an increasingly popular destination for both travelers and expats looking for a new home. The former colony called German Southwest Africa, then controlled by South Africa, is now a thriving country in its own right. Many holiday hotspots turn into international real estate

Actress Sandra Bullock said in a recent visit to Germany that she and her sister are trying to obtain German citizenship. The actress was in Munich where her latest film, The Proposal, was opening. The new film also co-stars Ryan Reynolds and, coincidentally, has a plot that address the citizenship of Bullock’s character.   Ms.

New condominium projects in Bangkok fell in the first quarter of 2009 by 36 percent from the same time a year ago according to the latest research from Thailand. The drop in condo developments, reported by property firm Century 21 Thailand, is in large part due to the worldwide financial crisis as well as home

In the heart of France’s beautiful Languedoc-Roussillon region is a new resort village that is set to be one of the premier resorts in the country. For those who want to visit for a few days, have a corporate retreat, buy a home for weekend relaxation or retire to this area, this new resort offers

The first LEGOLAND Discovery Centre (LDC) is coming to the UK and should be open in time for Easter, 2010. The new Discovery Centre will take up 3,500 square meters in the Trafford Centre, Manchester and will be operated by Merlin Entertainments.   LEGOLAND Discovery Centres were first launched in Berlin in 2007, and this