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Jenkintown, PA
Joined March 2009
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📍Kowloon, Hong Kong Visit the Temple Street Night Market, where you can find everything from fashion to fortune-telling and indulge in local delicacies. Stroll along Nathan Road, known as the "Golden Mile," or relax in Kowloon Park. ow.ly/X6Ye5104ML8
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#FanPhotoFriday Scenes of Egypt from Friendly Planet traveler, Alina 🇪🇬 ow.ly/bBHP5104ERO
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✈️🌍 Sound off below: Would you rather take a food tour or a cooking class?
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New tour coming soon...🌍
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📍 Australia's Great Barrier Reef stretches 1,400+ miles along Queensland's coast. Home to thousands of marine species, it's the world's largest coral reef ecosystem and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ow.ly/LywI5103s7v
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...our trip to #Portugal was fabulous...we saw many highlights, had wine & olive oil tastings, and listened to Fado music. Our tour leader, Margarida, was the best... Our driver, Arturo, was also fabulous. I highly recommend this tour!" -Jeanne ow.ly/ybKw5102YhG
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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated across Mexico on November 1 and 2. Families honor loved ones who have passed by creating ofrendas (altars) decorated with marigolds, photographs, candles, and favorite foods. ow.ly/ShUr5102wmh
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Happy Halloween! Often called Dracula’s Castle, Bran Castle in Transylvania fueled the legend behind Bram Stoker’s vampire novel. Its history also connects to Vlad the Impaler, the 15th-century ruler whose reputation inspired parts of the Dracula story. 🧛‍♂️ ow.ly/VHIJ5102vFQ
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#FanPhotoFriday Closeups of Kenya's Wildlife courtesy of Friendly Planet traveler Alexandra 🇰🇪 ow.ly/eYZc5102uXS
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🎃 Halloween traditions go beyond costumes and candy! From ancient Celtic customs to lantern-lit celebrations in Japan, discover four traditions from around the world that honor loved ones, ancestors, and the changing seasons.
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✈️🌍 Sound off below: Which would you rather see: the Pyramids of Giza, Machu Picchu, or Angkor Wat?
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Did you know...🤔 #Patagonia is one of the most sparsely populated regions in the world! Its diverse ecosystems are home to wildlife including guanacos, pumas, Andean condors, and Magellanic penguins. ow.ly/G89S51014yK
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Best of #Italy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We enjoyed our trip immensely. Our guide, Antonella, was wonderful... On a rainy day, she took us Pienza which was safer while navigating slick cobblestones. What a charming UNESCO village... Our group loved it!" -Lynette ow.ly/vho351014xl
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🚨 NEW TOUR ALERT Introducing: A Taste of the Azores & Lisbon 🇵🇹 Explore São Miguel’s crater lakes & tea plantations, Terceira’s historic Angra do Heroísmo and local culture, and the neighborhoods and famous landmarks of Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city. friendlyplanet.com/vacation-…
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#FanPhotoFriday Memories from Amalia's Havana Express tour! 🇨🇺 ow.ly/A3AE5100FnR
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Today is Leave a Review Day! We’re grateful to our travelers who take the time to share their feedback after returning home. Your experiences and thoughtful comments help us continue creating memorable journeys around the world. 🌎
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✈️🌍 Sound off below: Do you prefer taking one long vacation or several shorter trips throughout the year?
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At the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, watch pandas interact with one another. Set in a park-like environment, this world-renowned conservation center offers a closer look at the pandas & the ongoing efforts to protect them. ow.ly/QJeL50ZZrbw
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Best of Thailand ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Every detail of the trip was wonderful. Top notch guides... a great balance between organized tours & free time to relax and do our own exploring...I will definitely use Friendly Planet again and I highly recommend." -Patricia ow.ly/sgWv50ZZ1fx
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