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Game of Travel

A few weeks ago, Game of Thrones finished primary shooting for season two. If you’re not familiar with the show, you should probably look into watching it immediately. It’s one of the most refreshing novel adaptations in recent memory, possibly ever. Yes, really. Based on the novels in the George R.R. Martin series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” Game of Thrones is the television adaptation that airs on HBO.

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Ten Christmas Songs That Won’t Drive You Crazy

Travel and shopping anytime during the holidays can be a stressful experience. There are tons of people, it’s hard to find parking, and worst of all, you are subjected to the same old holiday songs over and over again. Since hearing the same 20 songs over and over again can make you feel crazy, we wanted to offer a little music that may enhance your holiday experience for the better. Some of the songs on the list you may have heard of, but hopefully, they’re not overplayed.

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France: One of the World’s Best Travel Destinations

For hundreds of years, France has been held in a romantic light by people from all over the world. It only takes one visit to fall in love, and once you’ve had a taste, you might not ever want to leave.

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11 Great Gifts for Travelers in 2011

With the holidays here, we thought you might like this list of our top ten gifts for people who travel. They range from $5 to $200, so there should be something for everyone! You may even to find these products cheaper, but most everything on this list came from the site that’s named after a large river.

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Five Famous Flights in Film

Transportation in films is something that is always important. Be it by foot, beast, car, train, or airplane, it is used as a motif in hundreds if not thousands of films. Here’s a list taking a look at five memorable flights in cinematic history.

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