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Paris is… Paris. It’s everything you’ve ever heard it is and more. And that’s why lots of people want to visit. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Paris without being overwhelmed by other tourists also enjoying their moment in the Parisienne sun. Here’s five tips that come from a combination of personal experience and…

Toronto is just cool. The vibe here is welcoming, friendly, hip, modern and appreciative to the varied history of the people that make it such a unique place. As you drive in, you can tell in the architecture of the buildings that welcome you to this bustling metropolis that you’re in store for something special.…

Thinking of Lisbon, you probably think of the ancient city, with its cobblestone and tile streets filled with both tourists and people going about their daily business–or maybe the buildings that have been there for centuries, or the castle that looms over the city’s many hills. What you probably don’t think of are the animals…

In the foothills of the Serra da Arrábida along the azure Atlantic Ocean in what’s known as the Setúbal district, you’ll find what amounts to a hidden treasure of Portugal: Sesimbra. It is so very worth your while to bother going to this quaint fishing village meets relaxing beach town. Yes, it’s not on the…

Check out the books below that I personally recommend to help you ignite your passion for travel. All of these books have place at the center of the story… so you can mentally take a vacation, even if you’re currently stuck in armchair-traveler mode. We’ve got them organized by region (and after the title we…