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Thoughts on Cecil from a Frequent Safarigoer

is it illegal to buy clomid online There is a song I love by a South African artist that has been in my head ever since I started hearing the stories about Cecil the lion out of Zimbabwe. It is the beautiful, haunting melody that matches the feeling in my chest. As you read this article, I […]

Zoom Vacations Owner, Bryan Herb makes a few new friends in Africa
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Pop Culture Inspires Travel

The things that were popular during our childhoods affect our interests, spending habits, obsessions, and passions later in life

Enjoying champagne with our group on the Great wall of China
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The Economics of Group Touring

My boyfriend taught me an expression that he says is very popular in his native country of Bulgaria. It is “I am not rich enough to buy cheap things” which is a little like our “you get what you pay for.” Essentially, often when we skimp on things, we end […]

The luxurious Taj Lake Palace, in Udaipur, India
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India Could Be the Vacation of Your Dreams

Of all the places I have visited, I think India is the most misunderstood.

Looking out of Machu Picchu
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Climate Change and Machu Picchu

Climate change and tourism make seeing Machu Picchu something you must do now.

Genoa: Italy’s Off the Beaten Track Seaport
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Genoa: Italy’s Off the Beaten Track Seaport

Birthplace of Columbus, ancient seapower and still-functioning seaport, Genoa, Italy attracts few tourists—a shame for the city, but a great opportunity for the curious traveler seeking that rarity: an Italian town without tante turiste.

Zoom Vacations celebrates Thanksgiving with our annual trip to Peru, with Thanksgiving dinner in a private colonial mansion.
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Thanksgiving Around the World

Gratitude is celebrates around the world in many different ways.

A bed scarf adds a decorative and functional purpose.
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5 Things Hotel Rooms Have that Your Bedroom Doesn’t

If my bedroom at home were as nice as some of these hotel rooms, I might never leave.

The visa pages in your passport serve a purpose
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Remember Your Visa (and I Don’t Mean Your Credit Card)

Before you travel, remember that some countries require a visa. Here’s the information you need to get started.

Me and Machu Picchu: A Love Affair
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Me and Machu Picchu: A Love Affair

Perhaps no other place on Earth has captivated me quite like Machu Picchu in Peru.