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What You Need to Know About Traveling in the Greek Islands

Traveling in the Greek Islands is relatively easy. There is a ferry system running all year between the large islands and an additional seasonal service in summer servicing and connecting the smaller islands. In addition there are airports on many of the large islands. Aegean Air and Olympic Air are the primary airlines in Greece and the Greek Islands. There are over 200 inhabited islands in the Greek Islands, the ones we hear about frequently are but a small subset … Read More

A short term car lease may be a better option than renting a car in Europe. And it can save you lots of money. Find out all you need to know about the short term Europe car lease program. www.compassandfork.com

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Saving Money on Your Short-Term Car Lease (Europe)

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Car Lease? Europe? Short term? If you’re trying to figure out your short-term car lease, Europe has some great options. It can be expensive renting a car in Europe for your vacation. However, having a short-term car lease in Europe is an alternative that can save you hundreds of dollars, read on to find out more. Leasing a Car in Europe – Short Term If you live outside Europe, short-term car lease options may be a better choice than renting … Read More

15 Terrific Gift Ideas for Travelers that Love Food

15 Terrific Gift Ideas for Food Travel Lovers

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Many people combine their love of food and travel, the “foodie traveler”. As Christmas approaches, here is our list of 15 terrific gift ideas for the food travel lover in your life. If you are a regular Compass & Fork reader you probably share our love of food and travel. This list is good for any occasion not just Christmas. You can pin it for future reference. Books for Food Travel Lovers Books can serve as an inspiration to help … Read More

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7 UNESCO World Heritage Towns Worth Traveling to See

With over 1000 UNESCO World Heritage sites around the world you’ll never run out of places to visit. But deciding where to visit can be a challenge. UNESCO World Heritage status applies to a range of sites- all having some historic value. Sites range from ancient and abandoned, to still in use today and often include natural areas as well. The purpose of the article is to inform you about some of the UNESCO World Heritage towns that are still … Read More

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Introducing the Dragon Warmer Fruit Cocktail Recipe from Bhutan

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This fruit cocktail recipe might just be the surprise packet at your next party drinks or holiday cocktails event. Rum cocktails are ever popular, but here is one with a difference as you serve it warm. And of course, with a name like dragon warmer there is bound to be a story to it. And indeed there is. The mystical, Kingdom of Bhutan, high in the Himalayas, reveres the dragon. So much so, a dragon appears on the flag of … Read More

17 Healthy recipes to start the new year right www.compassandfork.com

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17 Healthy Foods to Start the New Year Right

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Did you make a New Year’s resolution to eat more healthily? Well we have just the thing to get you going with this roundup of 17 healthy foods to start the New Year right. The new year is here, so now is the time to start on that resolution. Commit to eating more healthily and work off some of that festive cheer with some exercise. We have put together 17 healthy foods covering breakfasts, appetizers and salads, entrees (mains), sides … Read More