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5 Reasons to Visit Greece Sooner Rather than Later

Greece, once the realm of the wealthy and well to-do, used to be a pipe dream for those wanting a taste of Mediterranean majesty. Now, thanks to the recession and Greece’s grand job catching up, a trip here is more inexpensive than ever. But money and cost effectiveness isn’t the only reason to reconsider a […]

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Kick-Ass Canadian Festivals: Folk on the Rocks

Cold climates can make people do strange things. In northern Canada, where people are cooped up inside the majority of the year, seeing little sunlight and a lot of snow, the arrival of summer heralds a burst of frenetic folly that all comes to a head the third weekend of every July. Folk on the […]

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The World’s Best Jazz Clubs

Any time, any season… Jazz music’s soothing ambiance warms the soul and relaxes the spirit, no matter what music genre you dig. This is why for all this time, jazz bars are still frequented by many, no matter what age. All over the world, Jazz is a musical genre that still pulls in the crowds. […]

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Rock N’Roll Travel: Best Australian Music Festivals

If you’re traveling over to Australia this winter you’ll be happy to hear that, due to something they call the southern hemisphere, you’ll soon be basked in a sunny glow of music festivals and ridiculous sun hats. For your convenience, we here at Groovetraveler have compiled a list of the best Australian music festivals to […]

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Album Cover Locations Vol.5 – Down Under

“Traveling in a fried-out combieOn a hippie trail, head full of zombieI met a strange lady, she made me nervousShe took me in and gave me breakfastAnd she said,…” Calling all Aussies, does this ring a bell? Really the question spans to anyone else who happens to be a fan of classic 80’s hits. The […]

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Calgary is Canada’s Treasure

Calgary is one of the lesser discovered areas of Canada and does not possess the high profile of cities like Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal. But that should not deter travelers from wanting to unlock the mysteries of this beautiful and rugged city. The city is one of the greenest in Canada with the water flowing […]

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The Muso’s Guide: 5 Must See Sights in New York

New York City, where dreams are made. And in the case of music, they’re often made, closed down for not paying their taxes, sent to rehab and remade again. With a musical offering as diverse its residents, it’s no wonder New York can call itself the birthplace of hip hop, punk rock and salsa as […]

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Entertain Yourself in South America

Do you feel like you can just never get away from your busy daily life? Whether it is working long hours, hitting the school books day after day, trying to raise a family and still keep your sanity, the challenges in life might overwhelm you at times. That said having a vacation to look forward […]

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The Muso’s Guide: 5 Must See Sights in Sydney

Australia might not have the same musical legacy as the UK or the US but it’s unfair to say it hasn’t produced a healthy number of musical titans across the years. Despite not being the capital, Sydney, home of sun-drenched beaches and sky-scraping commercial centres, is where the drums, bass and guitars have rocked the […]

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Rock Out in London at the Notting Hill Carnival

Begun in 1965, the Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe, and the second largest Carnival in the world, bested only by Rio. A wicked place to sample the flavours of the capital during your time studying on English courses in London, the Notting Hill Carnival was originally a time for slaves […]

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