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South of Spain and Gibraltar lies timeless Tangier, Morocco. Where the waters of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic mix. Where Europe and Africa almost touch. A haunt of writers, artists, and expatriates. Magnet to celebrities and eccentric millionaires. Home to narrow streets, busy markets, and café’s serving mint tea with sugar in a haze of incense smoke. Nearby beaches and resorts glitter, while the historic city holds an air of mystery.

Tangier has passed through many hands. It has been controlled by the Berbers, Romans, Arabs, French, and Spanish, and has long been one of the gateways wanderers pass through when coming from Europe to Africa. Travelers today looking to add some spice to their European journeys may do well to consider a visit to this city – a crossroads of the world where Muslim, Jewish, Christian, and immigrant communities have rubbed shoulders for centuries.

RealTraveler Karen Watkins writes of this singular city: Read the rest of this entry »

Paris, France. What else can you say about it? With sites like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Musee De Orsay and many more to see, this city in France is a must-see. Stroll down the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triumph or enjoy a glass of French wine at the Sacre Cours. See Napoleans tomb or the church of the hunchback of Notre Dame. Read the rest of this entry »

Valencia is the third largest city in Spain, and is well-known for its commitment to fine art, history, and delicious cuisine; renowned, in fact, for its Paella, a plate served in hefty portions, piled to the top with pasta and seafood.

Steeped in rich culture, Valencia is an often overlooked Spanish destination, one that should definitely not be skipped by anyone traveling through the country. Read the rest of this entry »

Travel and tango – the two go together in Buenos Aires. This world-class city nurtured the art form from its birth in bordellos to its high-culture baptism in ballrooms. Couples looking for a travel destination where they can find something to keep their feet moving in new and interesting ways should consider a trip to Argentina’s capital city.

The blend of cultures in Buenos Aires – due to waves of immigration from Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, and Korea – led to a city unique in Latin America in its dynamism and diversity. Cuisines and sights from around the world can be tasted here, and the local cocktail of street and ballroom influences found in Tango music are best enjoyed in the city that gave the dance such life. RealTravelers atchang wrote this of their experience: Read the rest of this entry »

Looking to cool off this Summer? Snow in June, wildflowers, deer and other woodland creatures, and gorgeous, expansive views are just some of the things you will find on a hike up Mount Rainier. Located in Washington state just about an hour’s drive southeast of Seattle, Mount Rainier is a stratovolcano and the highest peak in the Cascade Range, rising an impressive 14,410 feet.

irvine, a Realtraveler from Breda in the Netherlands, went hiking with his father at the lovely Mount Rainier National Park and snapped this gorgeous photograph. He wrote the following description in his travel blog:

“Driving up Mt. Rainier there are quite a few nice views. It’s a shame that it wasn’t fully clear, or we would’ve been able to see it in Reflection Lake as well. But we were able to see a nice little creek from Box Canyon. As we drove further up the mountain we got closer to the clouds, and yes, there was… SNOW!

Beautiful flowers were growing everywhere in the brightest colours, lovely creeks along the paths, with nice clear water flowing over the stones. At one point the path was still covered with snow, but it was still possible to walk around it. Always nice to see the white white snow!” Read the rest of this entry »