Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, is the capital of West Bengal, an Indian state. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, Kolkata is the more important commercial, cultural, and educational center in East India. Additionally, the Port of Kolkata is the country’s oldest operating port, serving as its sole major riverine port. Both …

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Well not so much under the radar, but rather a proper noun instead of an adjective. We have spent a fair bit of time in Colorado and trekked all over this great C Location, and even picked up a few levels deeper on these Cees. Just to hit you right in the C from the …

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Like looking at the Sun during an eclipse, it’s all too easy to dismiss the warnings that come with altitude sickness. If your mountain adventure involves elevations higher than 10,000 feet or if you’re changing more than a few thousand feet in elevation change, take precautions. Drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, eat foods …

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Whether you use Uber, Lyft, some other ride-sharing app, or you’re thinking about signing up for the first time, when you’re traveling to a different city, it’s important that you review the available options and applicable rules. That’s because each city has its own slightly different set of rules, which are themselves subject to change….Are …

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Public transportation is a great way for visitors to travel around a lot of major U.S. cities. It’s also consistently underrated. Transit stops are often planned around big attractions, and rental cars are not easy on the wallet or the nerves in a lot of metro areas. What’s more, many cities and mass transit systems …

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