The Azores islands are an archipelago located off the coast of Portugal that has gone under the radar of travelers for a long time. The nine islands are sometimes called the Hawaii of Europe, for good reason – spending time… Read More
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The History of Versailles – History’s Most Opulent Palace
Palaces and castles are synonymous with nobility and wealth. For hundreds of years, the nobles and royals throughout Europe constructed some of the most lavish buildings ever seen. But one palace stands above all the rest – the Palace of… Read More
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The Best Street Foods in Portugal
Portugal’s reputation as a remarkable travel destination has been skyrocketing over the last 5-10 years. It is full of history from its past as a colonial power and is arguably one of the top destinations in the world for wine… Read More
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Sherlock Holmes’ London
The famed fictional detective of Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes, is as much a symbol of London as any other. His cases led him throughout much of Victorian London and has led to several film and TV adaptations. Holmes and his… Read More
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Multi-Generational Travel – Why Traveling with Family is So Valuable
Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to traveling with others. Some prefer having the complete freedom of choice that comes when travelling alone. Many enjoy the company of their friends, or embark on group travel to make new… Read More
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Cinque Terre – Stunning Views, Amazing Hiking, Rich Culture
The Cinque Terre is a collection of five small villages on the Ligurian coastline in Italy that has been getting very popular with travelers recently. It highlights the old-world Mediterranean charm that Italy is known for, and the people who… Read More
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Neuschwanstein Castle: Jewel of Bavaria
The castles of Europe have served as inspiration for artists and travelers for hundreds of years. Once upon a time, they were royal residences and served as places where nobility could display their opulence. As the monarchies of Europe fell,… Read More
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The Magic of the Galápagos Islands
Among nature travelers, there aren’t many destinations spoken of with such reverence as the Galápagos Islands. These islands, located just under 600 miles from the coast of Ecuador in South America, are famed as the location that gave birth to… Read More
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Travel Gifts and Mementos
The best part about traveling is the memories we make along the way. And it’s only natural that we would want to spread those memories with our friends and family, or bring reminders of our experiences into our everyday lives…. Read More
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The Art of Glassblowing in Venice
Glassblowing in the West originated near the start of the establishment of the Roman Empire in the 1st century BCE. Roman artisans copied techniques they learned from Syrian craftsmen where they could blow air into molten glass to make a… Read More