Europe offers many different experiences that will suit any kind of traveler. And beach lovers especially have a lot of choices when it comes to exploring the shorelines around the continent. While there are resort towns much like the ones… Read More
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How To Help Preserve the Oceans this World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is celebrated by all United Nations constituencies on June 8th. On this day, the world places its oceans at the forefront of global thought. With climate change threatening biodiversity, figuring out how to best protect the oceans… Read More
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Celebrating the Most Famous Cheeses in France
June 4th is National Cheese Day! Cheese is one of the most popular foods in the world – here in America, we consumed about 40 pounds of cheese per capita in 2020, ranking us number 1 in the world in… Read More
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24 Hours in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s oldest and most popular cities. Featuring a long history of excellence in Scottish arts and science, it’s no surprise that Edinburgh is the second-most visited city in the entire United Kingdom, beaten only by London…. Read More
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See the Best of the Eternal City with the Roma Pass
With well over 2000 years of history to experience, Rome is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Europe. Sites like the Colosseum and Forum are frequently packed with travelers. And many of the most popular sites… Read More
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The Beauty of Cinque Terre
When it comes to bucket list destinations, Italy probably ranks very highly on most people’s lists. From the ancient grandeur of Roman ruins to celebrated vineyards, Italy is one of the best places in Europe to visit for the sheer… Read More
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Mother’s Day Traditions Around the World
Sunday marks Mother’s Day here in the United States! Our version of Mother’s Day comes to us thanks to the efforts of Anna Jarvis in the early 1900s. While some form of Mother’s Day was unofficially celebrated around the country… Read More
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The Cologne Cathedral – Masterpiece of Gothic Architecture
The Gothic architectural style has captured the imaginations of many travelers to Europe. Developed and popularized during the High Middle Ages, it was typically used as a design for the construction of massive churches, cathedrals, and castles throughout the West…. Read More
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Italy’s Oldest Gelateria – Palazzo del Freddo di Giovanni Fassi
Gelato is wholly Italian in its origins. The tasty dessert, in the form we know it today, was invented by Italian chef Francesco Procopio dei Coletti in Paris in the late 1600s. This effort earned him French citizenship and an… Read More
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The History of Scotch Distillation in Scotland
Just as Italy, France, and the Napa Valley are havens to those who love wine, Scotland is a must-see destination for those who enjoy spirits! Scotch distillation is one of Scotland’s most loved contributions to Western culture, and it has… Read More