Author: mikejhall

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    Grand Design: Bubble Palace, France

    Translated as Bubble Palace, Palais Bulles is located near Cannes, France. It is the home of veteran fashion designer Pierre Cardin. Some may think that the palace is named for Champagne receptions thrown there, by its famous owner. However, the name was inspired by the unusual, curved domes of the cliffside mansion, which is overlooking…

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    Beautiful Train Rides Across The US

    Taking a train ride across the USA can evoke different feelings. For some, it’s a necessary means of simply getting from point A to point B. However, it can provide an extraordinary chance to see the country in a way that other forms of transport can not offer. Some journeys take in New England’s colonial…

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    Coron Island, Philippines

    The Calamianes, the Philippines, comprises eight islands and Coron Island is the third largest. Even then, it is still only around 12 miles long by 5.6 miles wide. It is situated around 200 miles southwest of the country’s capital, Manila. However, this little-known Far Eastern paradise is full of highlights. This tiny area has lakes…