The Savvy Explorer - Stylish Travel on a Budget
Rising from the Ashes: Hiroshima, Japan Print E-mail
By Dann Gaymer   

Cherry Blossoms and A-Bomb Dome

On August 6, 1945, the Japanese city of Hiroshima became the scene of one of most horrific events in human history, the dropping of the atomic bomb. Yet today Hiroshima has risen from the nuclear ashes as a city of hope and peace with its cherry blossom lined waterways, where the painful memories of that fateful day mingle with traditional Japanese heritage and a new identity as a home for contemporary art.

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Tasmania Print E-mail
By Zelinda Sherlock   

Tasman lighthouse

Just 125 miles off the coast of Australia is Tasmania, a pristine island of mountains and forests with a dark past as the site of Australia's most notorious penal colony.
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Nara Print E-mail
By Zelinda Sherlock   

Pagoda

When we think of the capital city of Japan, we think of Tokyo, but it's a little known fact that the quaint city of Nara was Japan's original capital city. Until December 31st, Nara will be celebrating its 1300th anniversary as the previous capital of Japan.

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Santorini Print E-mail
By Erika Liodice   

Oia and Caldera

Looking out over the tranquil expanse of cobalt water that fills Santorini's caldera, it's easy to forget that what you're really seeing is the result of one of the most violent volcanic eruptions in history.

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New York Print E-mail
By Michael Tulipan   

New York skyline

A visit to New York City offers almost unlimited possibilities for any traveler, so suffice it to say - it's New York. There is something for everyone. Here is our selective guide to visiting New York on a savvy budget.

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