Tag - Winter

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5 things to do during winter in Sydney
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A scenic helicopter tour over Sydney
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Our Iceland Bucket List
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New Year’s Eve in Tokyo (video)
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New Year’s in Tokyo
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Best Places to Celebrate New Year’s

5 things to do during winter in Sydney

There is plenty to do in Sydney, no matter the season.

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A scenic helicopter tour over Sydney

With only a few days to explore all of Sydney, I was in search of a unique experience that would allow me to see the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and countless beautiful beaches within a short period of time. I turned to Instagram for ideas from fellow travelers and Aussie locals, and found this great helicopter tour over the city.

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Our Iceland Bucket List

After a beautiful wedding in Mexico, my husband was designated planner for our honeymoon. Opposites attract, as they say, so I wasn’t surprised when his choice of location involved putting away the bikinis and bringing out the parkas – we were headed to Iceland!

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New Year’s Eve in Tokyo (video)

If you’re looking for a unique way to spend New Year’s this year, Japan might be the place. Read more about New Year’s in Tokyo and what to expect.

New Year’s in Tokyo

If you’re looking for a unique way to spend New Year’s this year, Tokyo might be the place.

Shogatsu, the New Year, is considered to be the most important holiday in Japan. Most businesses shut down from December 31st – January 3rd while people spend time at home with their family and loved ones. Several noteworthy customs take place over these few days, including the ritual of hatsumode, or the first temple visit of the year.

We decided to skip the party and fireworks this year, and participate in a traditional Japanese New Year.

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Best Places to Celebrate New Year’s

I love the universality of New Year’s. Regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity, almost everyone in the world joins in celebration of a new year.

In Spain, they eat grapes with each chime of the clock during the 10-second countdown to midnight. In Greece, people hang an onion on their door to symbolize rebirth for the New Year. In Denmark, it is custom to throw dishes on a neighbor’s doorstep as a message of friendship and prosperity.

And in a great many countries, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with beautiful displays of fireworks, extravagant parties, music, and dancing. These are 10 of the most fantastic New Year’s celebrations from around the world.

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