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Vienna at Christmas. In the center of what once was the Hapsburg Empire I find myself waltzing. Dancing in the rain like a child.

How many have you been to?

20 Best German Christmas Markets for 2023 | Planet of Hotels TOP 20 German Christmas Markets — a must-visit list of the most beautiful and magical fairs in 2023. Traditions on Christmas Eve, and ideas for gifts and souvenirs

I’m hitting at least three of them. How about you??
I loved them when I was younger.

Who wants to go to Japan??!!! Great price!!

Non-stop from Los Angeles to Tokyo, Japan for only $287 one-way (Aug-Oct dates) Non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo, Japan for only $287 one-way with Delta Air Lines.

Something to think about….

Why Travel Bucket Lists Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be “Once-in-a-lifetime” vacations. “Bucket list” trips. Both are often celebrated as major rewards. In reality, they can mean putting undue pressure on a destination—and on ourselves.

It feels good to know I’ve been to at least half of these. And knocking two more off in a few weeks.
Great list!!

20 Famous Castles Everyone Should Visit at Least Once From Paris to Beijing, these historic castles and palaces draw millions of visitors for a glimpse of the lifestyles of the rich and famous.

My thoughts as a traveler……
Very accessible from the airport to the city (20 min ride) currently $12.35 CAD each way.
Very walkable but once you arrive at Union Staton. There is also a Tourist information inside. All you have to do is let them know what you want to see or how you want to get around downtown. There are also tons of bicycles outside the station to rent.
This time I chose to go to Chinatown for lunch. The restaurants are authentic and the food is yummy. After eating I took a Lyft to the Harbour to catch a ferry ride to Center Island. The larger ferry is about $10.60 CAD for a RT. The smaller ones run about $12.35 one way. But are faster. From there you can see the Toronto skyline and commune with nature. The wildlife and natural surroundings are beautiful and on this day the weather was as well.
The people are very friendly and exchanged smiles and hellos freely.
Just a side note. This is A very 420 friendly city. It’s everywhere. So if that’s not your thing you may be annoyed by just how prevalent it is.
All in all I would return and seek out more places to enjoy.

Winter traveling plans?

21 European Cities That Are Even Better in Winter Summer temps can't compete with mulled wine and snow-dusted canal houses.

Here are some deals from the East coast. Enjoy!!

Sharing. Good article

You have rights when airlines make changes to booked flights When there are airline flight schedule changes months or weeks before take-off? Rights for flight changes are governed by the contract of carriage.

Yay! Glad it’s delayed. But it’s coming.

The EU has postponed the ETIAS 'e-visa' until November 2023 - The Points Guy The European Union has quietly postponed the rollout of the long-awaited European Travel Information and Authorisation System visa program, meaning American

Some changes on the horizon for travel to the United Kingdom. Looks like maybe 2024 for the United States.

American Tourists Will Soon Need To Pay A Fee Traveling To The U.K. Starting in 2024, Americans will need to apply for a new Travel Permit to visit the U.K., including paying for a tourist fee.

Here’s that info on free trains in Spain. I’ll be there then so I will let you guys know how it goes and if I can take advantage of this.

Spain Is Making Some of Its Trains Completely Free Starting in September Spain is making its public train system absolutely free for travelers to use this fall.

Thought I would share this Interesting update to some tourist areas in Italy. Many tourist areas are toying with these types of ideas in order to clean up their image and cater to the locals who live there. The extra revenue wouldn’t hurt in helping keep areas kept up and clean. Let’s hope they use it properly for their benefit. I have no problem with this personally.

Tourists Walking Around in This Italian Town Shirtless or in a Swimsuit Could Be Fined — What to Know The popular Italian town of Sorrento has an important new rule: don't walk around in your bathing suit.

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I want to start by saying I love the idea of passing on my knowledge to others. I’m a teacher at heart and a KOOK (keeper of odd knowledge). But with that I don’t have all the answers either. I am hoping to light a fire within you to travel to places far and step out of your comfort zone. Whether with a friend or by yourself. I don’t have a set format for this page. I will post ideas as they come up in my head and on my travels. I hope as you all go along you will add your experiences and tips as well. I’m excited to see where this and YOU go! Thank you for joining me. Happy Travels.

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