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Hot Air Balloons & Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Central Turkey's dry region of Cappadocia is known for its magical fairy chimneys, hot air balloons and mysterious caves. To unwind, enjoy hookah, browse for local artifacts or smash a fiery clay pot overflowing withf testi kebab for dinner.

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Travel Doโ€™s & Donโ€™ts

Even after a decade of solo travel to more than 50 countries around the world, I'm often reminded that most others aren't as adventurous as myself. Still, it only takes following a few tips to create a seamless and safe holiday trip.

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Elephant Safari at Minneriya National Park

A small town in Sri Lanka, Minneriya is famous for two things โ€” the great Minneriya Lake and Minneriya National Park. Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1938, the park is an incredible location for safari lovers and known for its abundance of roaming elephants.

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Northern Irelandโ€™s Natural Wonders

Almost 100 feet above the rocky coastline, UK's delicate Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge links mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. Itโ€™s thought to be used by salmon fisherman for over 350 years. Giant's Causeway is an incredible display of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption.

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Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher thru Galway

Over 500 feet tall and eight miles long, the Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs that leave a lasting impression; just donโ€™t get too close to the edge. The Aran Islands are three rocky isles guarding the mouth of Galway Bay. Both can be reached through Galway, a harbor town on Irelandโ€™s west coast.

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