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Bart Meeuwesen

Bart is travel writer from The Netherlands. His love for travel led him to exciting careers in the hotel industry, catering and writing. He's been to most of Europe and his favorite destination is the East coast of Spain.

15 Best Things to Do in Mackay (Australia)

Cape Hillsborough National Park

On the tropical Central Queensland Coast, Mackay is at the mouth of the Pioneer River and a springboard for the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. On the mainland there are more than 30 beaches to track down in the region, and within range are places that will leave you lost …

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15 Best Things to Do in Rockhampton (Australia)

Criterion Hotel

Set just in from the Central Queensland Coast, Rockhampton is one of the oldest cities in the state, developed on the banks of the Fitzroy River from the 1850s. In the CBD there’s a lot of architecture surviving from Rockhampton’s first decades, especially on Quay Street on the River Front. Much of this was paid …

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15 Best Things to Do in Vista (CA)

Pool

Vista is a city of about 100,000 residents located 15 miles inland from the iconic Pacific coast towns of Carlsbad and Oceanside. It’s also relatively equidistant between Los Angeles to the north and San Diego to the south. For those who’d rather not fight Southern California’s notorious traffic, there’s plenty to do within city limits. …

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15 Best Things to Do in San Leandro (CA)

Marina Park, San Leandro

Like many of California’s coastal cities and towns, San Leandro was first explored by Spanish missionaries who came in the mid-18th century intent on spreading Catholicism. San Leandro is located in Alameda County and had a population of about 90,000 residents at the time of the last census. The city boasts a mild year-round climate …

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15 Best Things to Do in Hawthorne (CA)

Eagle Rider Rentals and Tours

Hawthorne is a city of about 85,000 residents located in the southwestern portion of Los Angeles County. It’s conveniently located between many of Southern California’s largest interstate highways, giving visitors easy access to the abundant attractions found in the area. Hawthorne is just a few minutes inland from many of the area’s most amazing beaches …

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15 Best Things to Do in Newport Beach (CA)

The Wedge In Newport Beach

Paradise is how many describe the coastal city of Newport Beach. This small city situated in Orange County, California, is the perfect mix of sophistication and laid-back beach culture. People come to Newport Beach mostly for the sunny weather, the sandy beaches, and the beautiful views that include spectacular sunsets in the evenings. There are …

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15 Best Things to Do in South Gate (CA)

South Gate, California

There are many nice areas just outside of Los Angeles that offer a quieter, more relaxing experience away from the hustle and bustle but are also close enough to everything the city has to offer. One of those areas is South Gate, which is a suburb of Los Angeles. In fact, Azalea City (as it’s …

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15 Best Things to Do in Tracy (CA)

Tandem Jump Skydiving

Tracy may be the second most populated city in San Joaquin County, but it’s still smaller than other larger centres in the region. That’s why it’s the perfect base for your next adventure in Northern California. Tracy is part of the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Statistical Area and is considered an extension of the greater Bay …

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15 Best Things to Do in Whittier (CA)

Rose Hills Memorial Park

Whittier is a small city of about 87,000 people situated in Los Angeles County, California. Although it’s officially considered a suburb of the city of Los Angeles, Whittier has a small-town atmosphere, despite being only 12 miles from the city. Whittier has all the services of a big city, is conveniently situated 15 miles from …

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15 Best Things to Do in Livermore (CA)

Del Valle Regional Park

Located on the eastern edge of the greater San Francisco metropolitan area, Livermore is a city of about 85,000 residents that’s particularly well-known for its large national laboratory. The city sits along the I-580 corridor that connects San Francisco and Oakland to the west and north to the state’s Central Valley and inland cities like …

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