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ACanada: Where should I go in Canada?

It depends on what type of traveler you are and what you want to see.  If you're active then there are great places to ski across Canada but especially in Quebec including Mont Tremblant​ and I don't know the exact dates you arriving in Canada... See More

AArgentina: 8 - 10 days in Argentina / Patagonia

You will want to visit El Calafate​which is close to the Perito Moreno Glacier​ located in Los Glaciares National Park​.  Strap on some crampons and go for a hike on the glacier. There are two guided options for... See More

ANiagara Falls: Is November a good time to visit the Niagara falls ?

It's cold in November but you won't experience the same cold as you would in January or February.  Our winter season doesn't start until mid December so the horseshoe falls (Niagara Faflls) in Canada will not be frozen at this time of the year as it is not... See More

ADublin: Anyone know a good store to get inexpensive wool sweaters in Dublin?

If you're in the tourist area of Dublin, all the wool/sweater shops are all pretty expensive but it depends on what type of wool you are looking for in a sweater and the style.  I was just there a couple of months ago looking for a sweater myself as I visit Ireland... See More

AIreland: Castles for first time visitor to Ireland!

Generally the high season to visit Ireland is between last May and late September.  If you're planning on visiting during this time, book your accommodation early, especially if you are staying in a castle as availability is hard to come by.  I don't know which... See More

AIreland: Whats the hiking/ Backpacking like in Ireland

Hi,  I don't know of any hostels but you can certainly use the Tourism Ireland web site for recommendations as the places here will be reputable.  As for hiking, there are a lot of great places to go.  I don't know which part of Ireland you are going to but in... See More

ADublin: What should I see in or around the city?

The best way to see Dublin is to take the hop-on/hop-off bus tour.  You're looking around 17- 20 euros which is good for 2 days. Visit places like Trinity College​ to see the Book of Cells, St Patrick's Cathedral​, Guinness... See More