Thoughts and Tips #38 - May 12, 2015

In this issue:

-The World's Sexiest People are Armenian Women and Irish Men
-7 Things to Do in Seattle - Local Adventurer >> Las Vegas Travel Blog
-The 10 Most Multicultural Cities in the World
-Top 5 Unusual Cruise Tips | Caribbean Cruise Reviews
-Floating Markets: Thailand's Heritage | Explore Traveler
-Top 5 attractions in the Montmartre of Rio de Janeiro - A Luxury Travel Blog
-Travel Smart: 5 Scams to Avoid - Travel Noire

The World's Sexiest People are Armenian Women and Irish Men

It seems that Kim Kardashian is having a major effect on yet another "sexiest" list.

According to a new survey by MissTravel, a destination dating website, its customers say...
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7 Things to Do in Seattle - Local Adventurer >> Las Vegas Travel Blog

Pike's Place Market, the Space Needle, and the Original Starbucks are probably month the obligatory things to do in Seattle. You have to visit them at least once if you're in Seattle. On our second visit to the city, we accidentally stumbled across the Fremont Troll, which was a nice surprise. We also found our main reason to visit again!
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The 10 Most Multicultural Cities in the World

The world is a fascinating place bound by unique cultures and languages. As large as it is, it is also small, with various groups gathering in cities all around the world creating vibrant places to invigorate any culture lover. From Australia and Brazil to Singapore and the USA, there are many cities in which visitors can explore the world or at least a smaller portion of it.
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Top 5 Unusual Cruise Tips | Caribbean Cruise Reviews

As someone who has been on numerous cruises in Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, and Northern and Southern Europe, I have some pieces of advice that you might not get from typical travelers or agents.
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Floating Markets: Thailand's Heritage | Explore Traveler

Floating markets during the years of 1350-1767 became important trading centers. Thailand has an abundance of rivers and canals that crisscross the country. These waterways provided the major transportation link for the local residents during this time. The soils on the banks of the rivers and canals are especially fertile and rich. These banks are the perfect place to grow the many fruits and vegetables that are so abundant in Thailand.
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Top 5 attractions in the Montmartre of Rio de Janeiro - A Luxury Travel Blog

While it can be tempting to spend all your time in Rio on the city's spectacular beaches, culturally-curious visitors should tear themselves away from the sun lounger long enough to discover the artsy inland neighborhood of Santa Teresa. High on a hillsside overlooking the city's hectic center, this boho-chic neighbourhood is home to Rio's finest colonial architecture in the form of grand mansion houses, many of which now function as guesthouses, art galleries, cultural enters and arts and crafts stores.
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Travel Smart: 5 Scams to Avoid - Travel Noire

When planning a trip, it's so easy to get caught up researching local attractions and fun activities = but there is more to planning a trip than visits to tourist attractions. Scam artists prey on the starry-eyed tourists who let their guard down and often play the traveler's kind and trusting nature, desire to save on holiday purchases and lack of local knowledge. Nothing can ruin a trip faster than getting scammed out...
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