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Category: World Travel

Punts lined up at Coulon in Marais Poitevin, one of the top destinations in the French region of Poitous-Charentes
Punts lined up at Coulon in Marais Poitevin

The French Secret Of Poitou Charentes

Posted on November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 by CaliforniaNewsPress

By Roger Allnutt Have the French been keeping the Poitou-Charentes region on the west coast of France a secret? The French certainly know about…

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Street view of the entrance to the Thistle Holborn the Kingsbury hotel in Bloomsbury, London

London is Welcoming Vaccinated Travelers… Here How to Get There and Where to Stay

Posted on November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 by CaliforniaNewsPress

Our top hotel pick, Thistle Holborn the Kingsley, balances style, comfort and affordability in the very center of London By J.C. Thomas As…

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The River Li with karst formations in the background, in a misty atmosphere near Guilin, China

Discover the Gorgeous Landscapes of Guilin

Posted on March 31, 2021May 4, 2021 by CaliforniaNewsPress

Unusual karst formations bestow great natural beauty upon the Southern Chinese city of Guilin By Roger Allnutt For many visitors to China it…

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Tall mounted fishing nets appear like sails against the Arabian Sea and a grey sky in Cochin, India

Discover the Delights of Cochin, India’s “Queen of the Arabian Sea”

Posted on February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by CaliforniaNewsPress

Explore the exotic sights, sounds and scents of Cochin (a.k.a. Kochi), an ancient spice trading port and major modern city on India’s southwest…

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Historic buildings in Berat, Albania seen from above
The ancient city of Berat in Albania. Photo by Klidjon Gozhina from Pexels

Desti{nation} Discovery: Albania

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by CaliforniaNewsPress

There are close to 200 nations on Earth, plus dozens more territories. Let’s discover… Albania. It’s almost unfathomable that Albania remains off the…

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People walking along a pathway through green vegetation near the coast of Cape Reinga, seen from above
The path to the lighthouse at Cape Reinga, a highlight of New Zealand's beautiful Northland and Bay of Islands region.

Discover New Zealand’s Magical Northland and Bay of Islands

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 by CaliforniaNewsPress

By Roger Allnutt New Zealand is a small country with an amazing variety of scenery and attractions. Top among them are majestic mountains…

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Flinders Street Railway Station in Melbourne, Australia
Flinders Street Railway Station in Melbourne, Australia

A First Timer’s Guide to Melbourne, Australia

Posted on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 by CaliforniaNewsPress

By Roger Allnutt Although Sydney is undoubtedly the most recognizable city in Australia, no visit down under would be complete without including the…

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A large wooden carved sculpture by Bill Read at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, BC, Canada
A sculpture by Bill Read at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, BC, Canada

A First-Timer’s Guide to Vancouver, BC

Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 by CaliforniaNewsPress

By Roger Allnutt There is a distinctly English feel about Vancouver. The mild climate produces a lush greenness, which combined with a love…

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A view of the Royal Liver Building with the tall ship Glaciere in the foreground at the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool, England

Places to Play: Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, England

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by CaliforniaNewsPress

At the mouth of the River Mersey in Liverpool is one of England’s top tourist attractions – the Royal Albert Dock. The historic…

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Lily ponds in front of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Citadel in Hue, Vietnam

Exploring Hanoi, Halong Bay & Central Vietnam

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2021 by CaliforniaNewsPress

Outstanding natural beauty, ancient architecture and French-accented cultural treasures await in central Vietnam, Hanoi and Halong Bay By Roger Allnutt Although the first…

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Trafalgar Square in London

The Best of London For Little Ones

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 by CaliforniaNewsPress

By J.C. Thomas With its incredible number of attractions, most notably historic landmarks, first-rate museums, expansive parks full of greenery and an eternally…

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The Gateway of India in Mumbai

The Magic of Mumbai

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 by CaliforniaNewsPress

By Roger Allnutt Located on the west coast of the country facing the Arabian Sea, Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, is India’s most vibrant…

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