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Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler listed her Seattle favorites for us, and it got me yearning for my former home. So, here are my Seattle area favorites.
Favorite special occasion restaurant: Yarrow Bay Grill. Simply the best food, service and view combination we found in Seattle.
Favorite casual restaurant: Serious Pie for Pizza.
Favorite fast [...]

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All travellers have a round the world trip plan in their back pocket but the journey Australian Ben Carlin completed in 1958.
Ben modified an Amphibious Jeep by enclosing the cabin to provide rudimentary accommodation and adding a streamlined nose to smooth out the sea handling. Ben and his wife Elinore set out from [...]

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What are you buying the travellers in your family this Holiday Season?
The choices can overwhelm the unwary shopper, so to help you I’ve created this short list of five great gift ideas to make any traveller happy this year.

Rick Steves Convertible Carry-on Bag. A sturdy soft suitcase that converts into a great backpack to [...]

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Every destination offers varied and new dining experiences, some haute cuisine others bizarre local delicacies but all become priceless memories. These five restaurants captured my heart and shaped my palate, and I thoroughly recommend them all to you.
Zur Forelle - Ulm, Germany
The old centre of Ulm offers some of the finest food in Southern [...]

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