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Often called the artistic and spiritual center of Spain, Toledo's walled city provides tourists with over 2000 years of a medieval history, just a short trip from Madrid

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For centuries, locals and tourists have come to the historic Plaza de Toros in this Andalucian city to witness a classic confrontation between man and beast.

Many movie stars, popular musicians, bestselling authors and Olympic athletes who are famous in North America were adopted and have interesting adoption stories to tell.

The visitor to Bangkok is spoilt for choice, and all 5* and 4* hotels are luxurious and can be recommended. A few have the edge however, and here are three favourites.

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On the mainland Christmas dominates as the most important holiday of the year. However, on the islands of Hawaii there is a more equitable distribution of holiday cheer.

In 1997, music critic Tom Piazza was assigned by the Oxford American to profile bluegrass legend Jimmy Martin. From that assignment comes the author's "True Adventures."

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