TOP 10 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU TRAVEL TOULOUSE

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1. Wander the stalls of a farmers market.

From my experience, the four best markets in Toulouse are (in no particular order) those in Arnaud Bernard, St Aubin, St Cyprien, and Les Carmes. Many of Toulouse’s markets take place every day, but you might want to check the schedule. If you’re looking for free or cheap vegetables, go to the market down Boulevard de Strasbourg. The merchants often leave their unsold veggies / fruits behind when they pack up, and some are pretty much as good as new. Read more..... http://ln.is/cSokn

         

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Top reasons why Toronto is the ultimate stopover city

(BPT) - Picture yourself in a small café, sipping coffee with patrons cheering in Portuguese as a Brazilian soccer game plays on the television. Blocks away you stop by an Italian butcher shop for some prosciutto. As you walk you see more unique stores and hear people speaking over 20 different languages, from French to Hebrew. Outside your hotel at night the green and red lights blaze through the streets, announcing the latest theatrical runs and shows.
Many people may think this is a description of London, Paris or New York, but it’s all part of the vibrant magic of one of the most multicultural cities in the world: Toronto.
Why Toronto?
Anyone who spends time in Toronto can give you a list of reasons why you should visit. From upscale boutiques to international designers, the city's world-class shopping is matched only by the variety of cuisine found in its many fine-dining establishments.
Then there is the sheer diversity of the city. A visitor can walk through Toronto and feel as though they've traveled to a dozen different countries.
With Air Canada rapidly expanding its service, currently offering over 200 destinations worldwide and daily service from over 50 U.S. cities, Toronto is both a top vacation destination and a major hub for international travel.
A major reason for this is that travelers connecting in Toronto Pearson International Airport do not have to go through Canadian customs on the way to their final destination. In addition, travelers can take a shortcut and clear U.S. Customs and Immigration while in Canada. This advantage allows them to avoid the long lines when arriving in the U.S. 
Business travelers
Anyone who has traveled for business knows there isn’t always time to squeeze relaxation time into the trip. But more than ever, business professionals are realizing the importance of combining business with pleasure, something that has been dubbed, “bleisure travel.”  
In this spirit, Air Canada’s exclusive Toronto Stopover program gives US travelers flying through Toronto the opportunity to take up to a week to explore the city before traveling to their final destination, at no extra cost.
Couple this with the seamlessness of travel and well-timed connections with airports throughout the world, and you have an easy way to explore one of the world’s most diverse cities.
Now, even if work has kept you from fully enjoying your business trip, you can spend a few days in Toronto eating, shopping and exploring neighborhoods like Greektown or Koreatown, all on your way home.


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Top 25 Must See Travel Destinations in Southeast Asia

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Squeezed between the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, South East Asia is a congregation of attractive beaches, primordial historic sites, along with adrenaline rich excitement, which attracts thousands of discerning travelers every year. Here we offer a glimpse of the 25 exotic destinations nestled in this pristine part of the Earth.

Vientiane
One of the smallest and quietest capital cities in South-east Asia, Vientiane has a laid-back, quaint and historic beguile. Situated on the banks of Mekong, this Capital city of Laos is steeped in legend and history going back to 1000 AD with age old Buddhist temples scattered all through the city. The pretty streets have tree-lined boulevards, colonial buildings finished with French façade and a quirky riverside night market to indulge in local food and handicraft.  Read more >>>  http://stfi.re/yojxxnp

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Explore the Lone Star State's , From the mountains to the seashore

From the mountains to the seashore, explore the Lone Star State's nationally recognized sites(BPT) - History buffs, beach bums and backpackers know that Texas has more than a few options to choose from when it comes to enjoying their hobbies, but did you know that the state is also home to national parks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the longest section of undeveloped barrier island in the world? Pack your bags and head to the Lone Star State for some nationally recognized fun.

There's a place in far West Texas where night skies are as dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. This magical place is Big Bend National Park. While exploring more than 801,000 acres, visitors can take a rafting trip down the Rio Grande, hit the trails to see some of the best panoramic views of the state, search for hidden mines on the Lost Mine Trail at the summit of the Chisos Mountains or take an overnight backpacking trip. Visitors will also see Texas wildlife, as there are many different species in the park including mountain lions, deer, Mexican black bear, javalina and over 450 species of birds. Big Bend also supports a remarkable diversity of plant life; there are 1,200 plant species, some of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

A few hours away in Salt Flat is the world's premier example of a fossil reef from the Permian Era, Guadalupe Mountains National Park. From protecting travelers from the Mescalero Apaches who were defending their lands, to exploring and mapping the region, Buffalo Soldiers are entwined in the history of the Guadalupe Mountains. The Guadalupe Mountains are still an important cultural and spiritual sanctuary for the Mescalero Apaches with members of the tribe returning to the area to harvest agave for ceremonial purposes.

Aside from its rich historical value, the park is known for its extensive hiking and backpacking opportunities in one of the nation's most pristine wilderness areas. Eighty miles of trails welcome hikers to Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas (8,749 feet) and to mountaintops with scattered but thick conifer forests typically found in the Rockies hundreds of miles to the north. While exploring the Guadalupe Mountains, visitors are bound to encounter some of the 60 species of mammals, 289 species of birds and 55 species of reptiles present. These are just a few reasons why Guadalupe National Park is one of America's best kept secrets.

In Central Texas, San Antonio's five Spanish colonial missions (including the Alamo) represent the largest concentration of Spanish colonial missions in North America and the first UNESCO World Heritage site in Texas. The missions include the state-owned Alamo, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, and the four federally run missions - Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada - that each have an active Catholic parish.

Once you finish exploring the Missions of San Antonio, take a road trip south to Padre Island National Seashore, the longest section of undeveloped barrier island in the world. Stretching over 130,454 acres, Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of a few hypersaline (saltier than the ocean) lagoons in the world. The park protects 70 miles of coastline, dunes, prairies and wind tidal flats teeming with life, including a variety of sea turtles.

In fact, five sea turtle species - Kemp's ridley, green, loggerhead, hawksbill, and leatherback - have been documented along the seashore. All of these species are federally listed as threatened or endangered. The Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery at Padre Island National Seashore is the only division of its kind in the entire National Park system. Padre Island National Seashore began efforts to save and recover sea turtles in the 1970s, when the National Park Service led the formation of a bi-national program to restore the Kemp's ridley. This species, which once nested from Mustang Island, Texas to Vera Cruz, Mexico, is the most endangered sea turtle in the world. Staff and volunteers at Padre Island National Seashore have worked diligently to recover the Kemp's ridley for decades and the program has now expanded to include protection and conservation measures for the other four species. Today, more Kemp's ridley turtles nest at Padre Island National Seashore than at all other locations in the U.S. combined.

Whether you're looking to climb mountains, explore historic missions or take a tranquil walk on the beach, get your fill of national sites in the Lone Star State.

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