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Valparaíso • Chile

Valparaíso is a city on the Pacific coast of Central Chile approximately 120km west of the capital, Santiago de Chile. Widely known for its bohemian culture, brightly coloured houses, and beautiful seaside views it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. Visiting Valparaiso has less to do with touring specific sites than it […]

Vancouver • Canada

Located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Named after Captain George Vancouver, an English explorer, the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, ranked one of the three most livable cities in the world. Vancouver has a very special place in my heart, it was the first place I ever wanted to visit, and did so, as […]

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Varadero • Cuba

Varadero is a resort town in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, and one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. Varadero is also called Playa Azul, which means “blue beach” in Spanish. Varadero is a relatively exclusive part of Cuba, abundant with private hotels, gorgeous beaches and the country’s only full golf course. The […]

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Varanasi – spiritual capital of India

Experience watching the spectacle of life and death on the river and meandering through the alleys of the old city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras. Ganga aarti is a magnificent evening ritual in Varanasi that one must not miss. The aarti, or worshipping River Ganga, takes place every day, at dusk. The ceremony is performed […]

Vatican City State

Established in 1929, Vatican City State lies in the heart of Rome on a low hill on the west bank of the River Tiber, it is the world’s smallest independent state and headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope exercises sovereignty and has absolute legislative, executive, and judicial powers. Walled with six gates, its […]

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Venice • Italy

Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it stretches across 118 small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy. This is one of those places everyone must have seen in pictures or movies, Venice is world known and famous for its canals, […]

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Venice Venezia Venexia

Venice and its lagoon are a UNESCO World Heritage site used to be an independent republic and remain one of Italy‘s most important cities. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as it was six hundred years ago. Venice, the world’s only pedestrian city, is easily walkable, and the absence of cars makes […]

VIA Rail Business Class

VIA Rail Business Class intercity trains from Toronto to London in the most comfortable and relaxed way. It was the first time I travelled by train anywhere in Canada when I planned a return visit to see family in London Ontario. When I was younger we used to drive between cities to celebrate Christmas with […]

Vic • Spain

Called Ausa by the Romans, 69km from Barcelona, Vic is of ancient origin. During the 18th century, the city was the first focus of the rebellion against the centralist policy of king Philip V of Spain. The conflict became the War of the Spanish Succession, which resulted in Catalonia losing its freedom as a nation. This […]

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Vienna • Austria

Vienna is Austria‘s largest city as well as its cultural, economic and political centre. Vienna lies in the south-eastern corner of Central Europe, the city centre designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city of Vienna is an art treasure chest with so many museums and art galleries to choose, it really is a cultural […]

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Vietnam

Recovering from the ravages of war, Vietnam remains underdeveloped but is certain to explode as the destination for the 21st Century. This destination certainly deserves a visit. After decades of war and conflict peace has been reached and people are building upon the wealth of visitors. What has been compared to Thailand 20 years ago […]

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Village Life in the Azores

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Viña del Mar • Chile

Viña del Mar, meaning “Vineyard by the Sea”, is a city on central Chile‘s Pacific coast. Its long stretches of white sandy beaches are a major attraction for national and international tourists. Visitors and locals enjoy the parks and water fountains of the city, including a large flower clock (Reloj de Flores) with its numbers […]

VIP Lounge Pisa Airport

Access to a lounge before a flight can always enhance the experience of travel, however, the VIP Lounge Pisa airport isn’t anything worth returning to, the decor dated, it reminded me of someone’s living room from sometime in the 1970s’. The seats were narrow and uncomfortable, something you wouldn’t want to spend much time on. […]

Visa information for travel based on your Passport

A visa is a conditional authorization granted by territory to a foreigner, allowing them to enter, remain within, or to leave. A visa is subject to entry permission by an immigration official at the time of actual entry and can be revoked at any time. A visa most commonly takes the form of a sticker endorsed in the applicant’s passport or […]

Vive Hotel Waikiki

Just 7 minutes’ walk from Waikiki Beach, Vive Hotel Waikiki is a boutique hotel that offers free Wi-Fi and modern guest rooms with mountain, city or ocean views. A flat-screen cable TV and small refrigerator are featured in each room at VIVE Hotel Waikiki. The en suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower, plush bathrobes and a […]