Traditionally, Rome was founded in 753 BCE after the mythic brothers Romulus and Remus dueled to the death to determine the name of their new city. Since then, the city experienced its near-death at the hands of Hannibal and the… Read More
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The Best Ways to Learn a New Language
Learning a new language can be one of the most challenging experiences you can do, especially as an adult. However, if you put in the time and practice, it can also become one of the most rewarding experiences as well…. Read More
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The Malls of Dubai
Dubai is known as one of the best places to go shopping in the entire world. Not only does it boast an attractive tax-free program for tourist shoppers, but the city also features some of the biggest, best, and… Read More
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Porto’s Douro Valley
Located about 100 km from the city of Porto, the Douro Valley is the most famous wine-producing region of Portugal and arguably one of the top places for wine-lovers in all of Europe. It is the birthplace of Port wine,… Read More
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London Eye – The Newest Symbol of London
London boasts no shortage of instantly recognizable icons. Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Camden Market, the Tube – each of these have been quintessentially London for a long time. In recent years, the London Eye has also become one of those… Read More
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The Magic of Moroccan Tagine Cooking
Morocco is known as a great travel destination for several reasons. Visiting Rick’s Café definitely draws a lot of Americans who love the movie Casablanca and want to imagine themselves as Humphrey Bogart or Ingrid Bergman for a night. The… Read More
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Afternoon Tea vs. High Tea – British Tea Traditions
Tea has been an important part of British history and culture ever since the first tea leaves were brought to the empire in the 17th century. Great Britain has consistently been among the world leaders in annual tea consumption and… Read More
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Disney Castles Come to Life in Europe
For the young as well as the young at heart, Disney castles are iconic and uniquely memorable. Reproductions of these castles are some of the biggest attractions at Disney theme parks throughout the world! However, what were the inspirations that… Read More
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Beautiful Open-Air Baths You Need to Experience
Bathing has been a part of human life and culture since time immemorial. While the Romans did use indoor plumbing for their own bathhouses, most of the world’s civilizations used open-air baths up until recently. However, the specific practices and… Read More
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Train Stations Around the World
Throughout much of the world, train travel is one of the most common ways to get from point A to point B. Trains were one of history’s first options for mass transit, and train stations were seen by urban planners… Read More