Welcome to Exploration Vacation
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Exploration Vacation seeks to inspire and inform travelers and dreamers alike. Wherever your travels may take you, I want to help you travel better.
I’m Cindy, and I’m delighted you are here!
As a travel critic, it’s important to me that you get the most from the time and money you invest in travel. At the same time, travel should broaden your world while respecting and preserving the people and places you visit.
If you are looking for beautiful photos, in-depth historical and cultural information, and/or travel tips to help you take a closer look at the world around you, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are just dreaming or planning your own trip, you’ll find plenty of inspiration along with travel guides and tips to help you plan your own exploration vacation!
Mountains and flowers along the way in the Salazie Cirque on the French island of Reunion.
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Destinations to explore
Follow these links for travel tips and inspiration to help you dive deeper into the world.
Travel stories about Asia
Travel stories about Europe
Travel stories about the USA
Travel stories about Canada
Travel stories about islands
Travel stories about Mexico, Central, and South America
Travel stories about Africa and the Middle East
Stories about UNESCO World Heritage Sites
About me
I’m a photographer, writer, blogger, public speaker, and travel critic who absolutely loves exploring the world and all its fascinating people and places. Read more about Cindy . . .
Contact me at xplormore(AT)ExplorationVacation(DOT)net
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