In the United States, the autumn is dominated by pumpkin spice and other pumpkin-flavored food. Pumpkin pie will be on the tables of many homes this Thanksgiving. Pumpkin spiced lattes are best-sellers at coffee shops, and even pumpkin-flavored beer is… Read More
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The Ghosts of Scotland
While horror and ghost stories can be found anywhere in the world, the Scottish people have a particular penchant for telling good ones. Scotland’s history is full of terrible scenes, and it is also the setting of one of Shakespeare’s… Read More
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The Hidden Terrors of Venice on Poveglia Island
In the city of Venice, much is said about an island just off the coast that is completely uninhabited. Poveglia Island, a small island around half the size of Navy Pier in Chicago, was once a blossoming and integrated part… Read More
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El Dia de los Muertos
In the English-speaking world, the end of the month of October is marked by the celebration of Halloween. This day began as a pagan Celtic festival when people would light up bonfires and wear costumes to ward away ghosts –… Read More
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The Tall Tales of the Paris Catacombs
Paris has been known as the City of Light for a long time. However, for a time in the mid 1700s, it was also known for its unfortunate stench. By this point, the city had grown at such a rapid… Read More
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Why the Amazing Azores Should Be at the Top of Your Travel Bucket List
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