The Columbia River Gorge cuts through the Cascade Mountains separating Oregon and Washington in the Pacific Northwest. This eye-popping river corridor served as a vital connection to the Pacific Ocean for the Corps of Discovery in 1805, and today, it’s a mecca for outdoor recreation, including windsurfing, waterfall hiking, and one of the best multi-use…
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Tourist taxes are now as much a part a trip as selfies and souvenir shops. And more are on the way. Hammer Tsui remembers the first time she realised she was taxed for being a tourist. She and her husband were visiting Barcelona when she discovered that overnight visitors and cruise passengers were required to…
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Nine iconic sites in Paris where Olympic events will be held Many Olympic events will take place at the city’s most legendary venues. Here’s how to see the Games – with or without a ticket – near some of Paris’ world-famous monuments. Remarkable sporting achievements and heroism aside, this summer’s Olympics in Paris will shine…
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