If there's one beach the Philippines and Filipinos are proud of, it's this stretch of island on the eastern part of the country: Boracay. Located north of Panay Island and south of Manila, Filipinos and tourists all over the world cannot and will not forget the beautiful sands and water of Boracay. Boat Trips The best thing about Boracay is its proximity to other islands. You can rent a boat for a couple of hours and hop to other islands to further explore the territory. Explore the caves of Crystal Cove, but be careful not to fall into its strong currents. Drop...

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It was not until I actually looked up the website for the Tongelreep, my favorite indoor water complex, that I found out that it is the largest swimming center in Europe! I had no clue that it was that interesting of a place-- I thought that it was just my favorite place to swim indoors. Well, it turns out that the Tongelreep, located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, is a national swimming center. Not only is it a place to go enjoy the ridiculously amazing slides or wave pools, but it also features a high-tech swimming center, as well as the Pieter...

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Germany is famous for their legendary Christmas markets. Starting around the last of November, the entire country starts to kick off the holiday season with markets (both large and small) that sell a wide variety of seasonal winter food, beverages, toys, dA©cor, and much more. Many of these markets also offer entertainment that can include everything from nativity scenes to traditional German Christmas music.A But the real draw of these family fun festivals is the authenticity of the merchandise. You won′t find the same mass-produced holiday items; here you will find quality handmade items like candles, wooden toys, figurines,...

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When asked if I have ever been to Rhode Island it took me a while to ponder, and then I finally decided that I probably had spent about an hour in that state in my lifetime. When I said that I probably had been there for an hour or so to visit, the person who had asked me the question laughed a little bit and said, So, you probably just have driven through here. He is probably right; after some more thinking I realized that I do not think I have ever been to Rhode Island except for the times...

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The Richmond District of San Francisco runs from Presidio Park and Lincoln Avenue to Fulton Street to Ocean Beach and to Arguello Boulevard. Named by Australian immigrant and Japanese art dealer James Marsh, the Richmond District sometimes is referred to as "New Chinatown" because of the numerous Chinese restaurants and shops located here. What should you look forward to when you visit the Richmond District? 1. Golden Gate Park So many places to visit at Golden Gate Park. Be sure to drop by the deYoung Museum, California Academy of Sciences and the Japanese Tea Garden. Visit the Conservatory of Flowers and the Garden...

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