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		<title>The Beautiful Guimaraes Castle, Portugal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John O'Brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just 7km from Citdnia de Briteiros is the original capital of Portugal and Azores Islands, Guimaraes. As the huge sign in the centre of the town proudly announces, Portugal was born here, and it was born even more precisely in the medieval castle that still stands on a hill to the north­west of the city. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NY Bus Rental Must Dos</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:57:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John O'Brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you just about to book a trip with a ny bus rental company? If you are, then this is an article which will definitely be of help to you. In booking a charter bus, you should definitely not rush into things. Each detail must be carefully planned so that you can be sure that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Plan Your Alaska Fishing Vacation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fishing offers the ability to get away from the cares of the world. For avid anglers out there, there is no better place to get away to than Alaska. Alaska is one of the most desired fishing destinations in the world, and for good reason. There are hundreds of miles of coastline to explore, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fly Fishing In Cabo San Lucas</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John O'Brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you someone who loves fly fishing? Well then, you had better book a fishing trip with one of the Cabo fishing charters which are available in Cabo San Lucas. Now, you may be wondering, why in the world would you want to book a trip for Cabo San Lucas? If you have never heard [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calculating Your Daily Low-End Budget For Backpacking Europe</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John O'Brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Doing a big backpacking trip to Europe is a fantastic way to spend a summer or your gap year off. I&#8217;ve traveled Europe extensively, and an more then comfortable offering some quick advice on how to go about calculating a low-end budget for traveling throughout Europe. Accommodation: The obvious low end choice is staying in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Starbucks and SSP to Venture into Finland and Nordic Travel Markets in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John O'Brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The prominent global coffee retailer and roaster, Starbucks, as per their plan to launch stores in Nordic markets has signed a venture with SSP, its operating associate to start its first store in Helsinki Airport, Finland next year in 2012. SSP, a popular operator of food and beverage brands in international travel sites will manage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Some history of Ubon Ratchathani, a popular city in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John O'Brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ubon Ratchathani is a popular city and is the eastern border of Thailand. Hosting Isaan traditions and culture in the form of Temples, monuments and sculptural innovations, Ubon is a place loved by most people. While Thailand is famous for bubbling beaches and green environment, people who want to take a break from beaches and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easy Dishes for Vacationing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John O'Brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you will be renting a fully-outfitted vacation house this season, be sure to still take time for rest and relaxation for yourself! Just because the rental has a kitchen, does not mean you need to be in there slaving away over a hot stove every minute. With the high cost of living these days, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Budget Holiday Plans for the Frugal Family</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John O'Brian</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Budget Holiday Plans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people are beginning to feel the pinch and being forced to economise on luxuries. Luckily, for younger children, family holidays need little more than an adventurous spirit and a little imagination to make the most of very little. Here we outline a few ways to keep costs down when planning a great family vacation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inflatable Mattress: Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Camp Without One</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John O'Brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking advantage of a blow up mattress is a wonderful idea when going on a camping trip, among other times as well. They are relatively inexpensive and can be incredibly useful at certain times. Coming in just about every size that a normal sized bed does, they can accompany more than one individual for sleeping. [...]]]></description>
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