canada
Saint-Anicet Beach: is it worth the day trip from Montreal?
Saint Anicet: a small St. Lawrence cove that delivers more than expected Alice and I have lost count of how many lake beaches we have visited in Quebe…
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brazil
Sailing in Maria Farinha, Brazil: A Hidden Gem on Pernambuco's North Coast
Forty Three Years in Pernambuco Without Sailing Once I lived in Pernambuco for 43 years and had never sailed. Not once. Not at Cabanga, not in Itamara…
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greece
Chania: The Venetian Side of Crete That Won Us Over
A city where history stays visible Chania is an open air museum. Its heart is the Venetian Harbor , built in the 14th century and surrounded by fortif…
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greece
Preveli Beach: Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting
The Megalopotamos River makes Preveli unique The Megalopotamos River cuts through the gorge and reaches the sea on Preveli's sand. Native palms form a…
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canada
Two Days at Sandbanks: Is the Four-Hour Drive from Montreal Worth It?
Where to stay: three realistic choices Montreal to Sandbanks is about 380 km , roughly four hours. Stay at least one or two nights or the drive overwh…
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portugal
Ponta de São Lourenço: Hiking, Boat Ride and Swimming in Madeira
Madeira may be known as the island of flowers, but Ponta de São Lourenço proves that its nature can also be dry, raw and dramatic. PR8 crosses volcani…
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greece
Mandrakia: Milos's Most Photogenic Fishing Village
Mandrakia Mandrakia looks like a Cycladic postcard. Whitewashed buildings surround a small cove, and brightly painted syrmata , traditional boat garag…
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mexico
Cozumel's Most Famous Tour: Are El Cielo and El Cielito Really Worth It?
Why Cozumel attracts so many boat tours Cozumel is famous for clear Caribbean water and reef diving. El Cielo , named for the starfish visible on its…
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