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    Beauties of the Irish Sea

      It’s amazing how water shapes a location. Whether it’s physically through the geography of the place, the wildlife that develops or the human activity that tries to use it to its advantage to survive and prosper, water has a profound impact on the land it meets. Anyone who grows up along a body of water, particularly an ocean, can attest to this and anyone who hasn’t can’t help but marvel when they see it for the first time. When you consider how relatively small and yet still decently sized the Irish Sea is, it’s remarkable the kind of history that has developed for the surrounding landforms. Often united, divided…

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    The Jewel of the Nile

      A while ago I found out a dear friend of mine was moving to Cairo for a few years to teach and I couldn’t help but be insanely jealous. Visiting Egypt has always been very high on my travel to do list, what with the ancient sites, beautiful weather and delicious food – it just wasn’t fair that he got to do this! Sure, I’ve been other places ahead of him but… I want it all:p So I decided to make it my mission to make a list of the things I was most looking forward to when I inevitably go see him in a few months. The saving…

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    The Honey Pot: Saving for Honeymoons

    After the stress of putting on a perfect wedding, honeymoons are the release in which the married couple can relax and spent time for two. To get the unforgettable experience that is much deserved, many couples are now asking instead of wedding presents, for money towards the honeymoon in honey pot funds. As couples cannot always afford the private islands off the coast of Brazil, this idea is a much more economical way to make the unforgettable trip they dream of. By registering for the honeymoon instead is an interesting alternative that allows everyone to be happy without the crude exchange of cash or the unexciting gift of a teapot.…

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    Great Things to do on Vancouver Island

    Vancouver Island is a fantastic place to explore both the islands bounty of nature and the Victoria’s cosmopolitan allure. Vancouver Island is a nature lovers dream with great locations to visit like Gold Stream Provincial Park. City slickers won’t be left in the cold either with great city attractions such as the British Columbia Parliament buildings and the stylish Victoria inner harbour. What ever you’re personal interests and tastes are there is something for everyone to enjoy on Vancouver Island. A few great things to do in Victoria include: Parliament Buildings  501 Belleville Street | Victoria Designed in a neo baroque style the blue domed British Columbia Parliament Buildings are…