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Legends and Adventures in Germany and Austria
When Haggai was a littel boy, he could sit for hours and browse Lego and Playmobil brochures. One of the times I came back from Berlin I brought him a new Playmobil brochure, in the middle of the brochure there was an ad for an amusement park that it's theme was Playmobil. Haggai immediately announced that that's where he wants to go, what does a mother that happens to be a travel agent who likes unconventional trips do? I quickly built us a trip that included a visit to Play
Hila Tamir
Nov 8, 20253 min read


Berlin, A little bit diffrent
Babelplatz, Berlin Berlin is one of my favorite cities.The first time I flew to Berlin was 18 years ago, the Israelis have not yet discovered it. There were not even direct flights here. Admittedly I did not expect to find such a beautiful and vibrant city, my perception was of a difficult German city, I bleive that if I did not want to visit my cousin who lives there I would not really visit Berlin, of course I have fly there many more times since.My initial encounter with t
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Nov 8, 20252 min read


Florida is far more then Miami and Orlando
Matlacha,florida A year ago I came to Miami to see and experience the big buzz around the city, I found a vibrant city full of tourists, with perfect weather (I was in January), however it does not have much to offer for those who are not just looking for sea and parties. Last October I went there again (it is a perfect destination during this period, everything is open, no need to check everywhere, it is relatively green and masks are only needed indoors). This time I decide
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Nov 8, 20253 min read


Seychelles
A year ago at the pick of the Covid-19, Seychelles was in fact almost the only destination that could be traveled without isolation. Although this is not the type of destination I like, asepcialy after visiting Zanzibar which was very disappointing, but the idea of escaping to a more sane place captivated me so we flew to the Seychelles. he people in Seychelles are very kind and hospitable, they are Creole speaking and the Creole food is verydelicious.Seychelles is remark
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Nov 8, 20253 min read


Valencia, the small and successful sister of Barcelona and Madrid
8 years ago we traveled with the kids to Spain of course the main destination was Barcelona and Madrid. Since Barcelona and Madrid are far apart, we decided to stay two nights in Valencia, from the little I got to read about it, I realized that it is a cute and interesting city but I did not expect too much, in retrospect it is fun to spend a few more days and we definitely want to return. Peniscola Unfortunately staing in Barcelona that time was a nightmare, just there was a
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Nov 8, 20252 min read


Exploring Hidden Gems in Boston and Its Surrounding Areas
Boston is a gorgeous city, renowned for its rich history and stunning architecture. On the one hand, it boasts a unique European beauty characterized by its charming cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and iconic landmarks that reflect its colonial past. The architecture ranges from the majestic Federal-style homes in Beacon Hill to the elegant brownstones that line the streets of Back Bay, creating a picturesque urban landscape. On the other hand, Boston lies on the edg
Hila Tamir
Nov 8, 20254 min read
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