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Key Monastery, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India / iStock mikeblue

“Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” —Ibn Battuta

5 Amazing Honeymoon Destinations in Himachal Pradesh, India

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5 Amazing Honeymoon Destinations in Himachal Pradesh, India

If you’re interested in honeymooning in an exotic locale, and if you love majestic mountain landscapes, India’s Himalayas should be at the top of your destination list.

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6 important tips for a dream-like Destination Wedding

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6 important tips for a dream-like Destination Wedding

Destination Weddings are a fabulous choice for folks who want to get married in photo-worthy locales. Here are six tips that will help you choose a destination where you and your guests will be happy every minute.

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Most popular posts from 2016: Did you miss any?

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Most popular posts from 2016:  Did you miss any?

Here is a run-down of our most popular posts about various honeymoon destinations this year. If you missed any, or are new to our blog, be sure and check them out! And let us know which are your favorites in the comment section below!

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5 simple questions to help you choose the best luggage

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5 simple questions to help you choose the best luggage

Choose the wrong luggage and you may waste precious travel time and energy cursing your sore back and inadequate bags, the right luggage will free you up to enjoy your trip without any unnecessary aggravation.

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Trouble eating well when you travel? Try these tips!

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Trouble eating well when you travel? Try these tips!

It’s easier than ever to make the kinds of food choices that will keep you healthy and energized while you’re away from your usual routine. Here are some simple ways to eat great while you’re taking in the best moments of your trip.

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Scientists may have found the “wanderlust gene.” Do you have it?

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Scientists may have found the “wanderlust gene.” Do you have it?

You know them when you meet them: those people who always keep their passport on hand, who can pack for an international trip in about twenty minutes flat, who’ve almost never met a travel idea they didn’t like

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Why luxury bed & breakfasts are so popular

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Why luxury bed & breakfasts are so popular

When I was a kid, the image that came to mind when I heard “bed and breakfast” was one of an old house filled with antiques, soft four-posted beds, a wandering cat or an old sleepy dog on the property, maybe run by a sweet elderly couple.

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Love Ireland? Here’s how to celebrate the holidays there

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Love Ireland? Here’s how to celebrate the holidays there

Have you ever thought of visiting Ireland during the holidays? This Story Map, Story Map courtesy of the Ard na Sidhe Country House in Co. Kerry, Ireland, will guide you to some of the country’s most enchanting holiday celebrations.

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Stumped about what to get the traveler in your life? Try these ideas!

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Stumped about what to get the traveler in your life? Try these ideas!

When it comes time to buy a travel-loving friend a gift, it’s easy to feel stuck on what to get. Journals are great — but not all travelers are journalers, and those that are often have at least a few blank ones on hand. Here are unique takes on classic ideas for the various kinds of travelers in your life.

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Passport safety: what you need to know

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Passport safety:  what you need to know

Here are some passport safety tips. Follow them, and you’ll be much more relaxed and focused on enjoying your trip.

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