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		<title>The Bel Paese of Italy</title>
		<link>https://blog.friendlyplanet.com/2019/07/the-bel-paese-of-italy.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Larissa Grace]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Italian Treasures]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ciao, and welcome to the Bel Paese (beautiful country) of Italy! It’s no wonder that Italy is among the world’s most popular destinations. It’s the alluring home to quaint villages, rolling green vineyards, vibrant cities, stunning architecture, exquisite art, wine and, of course, cuisine. From wandering through St. Peter’s in Vatican City and gazing at [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Japan: The Spiritual Side</title>
		<link>https://blog.friendlyplanet.com/2019/03/japan-the-spiritual-side.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Klein]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The well-traveled person knows all too well the spiritual enrichment that comes from visiting religious sites around the world, how experiencing the myriad ways people worship will feed the soul in ways nothing else can provide. With more ancient worship sites continuously maintained and still in prominent use today than any other country, the experiences that await [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Surprises Borneo Has In Store For You</title>
		<link>https://blog.friendlyplanet.com/2018/11/10-surprises-borneo-has-in-store-for-you.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Klein]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many travelers may have heard of Borneo, a tropical island off the coast of Southeast Asia that is famous for its rainforests, majestic wildlife and fascinating indigenous communities. But Borneo is so much more than a lush, tropic isle in the Pacific Ocean! This beautiful biological sanctuary has so many surprises to discover. 1. Borneo is [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Behind the Scenes: crafting ‘Discover Israel’</title>
		<link>https://blog.friendlyplanet.com/2018/09/behind-the-scenes-crafting-discover-israel.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Klein]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Of all the destinations in the world, for me, Israel occupies a place all its own. The very first tour I ever organized was in 1981 for a group of 200 Holocaust survivors (including my parents, my kids and myself) to Israel. Since then, we’ve sent many, many thousands of travelers all across the world, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>#FriendlyFiles: Experiencing Jerusalem</title>
		<link>https://blog.friendlyplanet.com/2018/09/friendlyfiles-experiencing-jerusalem.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:36:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Klein]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of our newest Sales Team members, Lucy, shares her take on the wonder and adventure that Israel has in store for those who visit. Check out her tips for how to get the most out of your bucket-list trip to this destination! Israel is much more than a religious destination. It is a country where [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>#Friendly Files: 10 Tips For Your Next Trip To India</title>
		<link>https://blog.friendlyplanet.com/2018/07/friendly-files-10-tips-for-your-next-trip-to-india.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:54:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[greg]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Best of India]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently Greg, Friendly Planet&#8217;s Marketing Manager, traveled to India and picked up a few travel tricks of the trade along the way. Below he offers ten tips to consider before you book your own adventure to the subcontinent. I’m in love with India, and I don’t care who knows it! My infatuation with the country [&#8230;]]]></description>
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				<![CDATA[photo by Francisco Anzola - Flickr]]>
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		<title>Havana Jazz Festival: Behind The Music</title>
		<link>https://blog.friendlyplanet.com/2018/06/havana-jazz-festival-behind-the-music.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Klein]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Havana International Jazz Festival 2019]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to understand the true heartbeat of Cuba, you have to experience one of the country&#8217;s greatest passions: Jazz music. The measured tap-tap-tap of the drum, the wail of the sax, the deep undertones of the bass, the sweet sounds of sultry vocals floating on the air, and the swaying hips of dancers as [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Experiencing the Real Downton Abbey</title>
		<link>https://blog.friendlyplanet.com/2018/05/experiencing-the-real-downton-abbey.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 15:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Judy Poliva]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Ball at Highclere Castle]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Product Development Manager, Judy Poliva, traveled to London and Iceland as the tour leader of our Downton Abbey Christmas Ball with London group tour, and here is her account. Being a true Downton Abbey fan, I didn’t hesitate to volunteer to lead our Downton Abbey Christmas Ball with London tour two years ago. In [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Picture Perfect Vietnam</title>
		<link>https://blog.friendlyplanet.com/2018/05/picture-perfect-vietnam.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 15:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Klein]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[A Taste of Vietnam]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best of vietnam and cambodia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halong Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ho Chi Minh City]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Close your eyes and imagine Vietnam&#8230; Do you see an endless green landscape of stepped rice terraces? Do you picture a vivid pink and orange sky and the sun dipping below turquoise waters? Or, do you envision smiling locals with conical hats offering their wares of snacks and souvenirs at bustling markets? This incredible destination [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Imperial Cities, a peaceful people… and mint tea!</title>
		<link>https://blog.friendlyplanet.com/2018/05/imperial-cities-a-peaceful-people-and-mint-tea.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 14:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Klein]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[best of morocco]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beneath the hot, North African sun ancient metropolises bloomed from the desert among the diverse landscape of jagged mountains, lush valleys, and pristine coastline. Over the centuries, political powers and empires from Europe created fluidity among the people and borders, and Morocco first entered the scene in 225 BC as the Berber Kingdom of Mauretania. [&#8230;]]]></description>
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				<![CDATA[Atlas Mountains by ErWin Flickr Morocco-BLOG CROP]]>
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