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
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Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Jet Lag
Jet lag is a necessary evil that those of us who love traveling hate having to deal with. It is caused by the disruption in the body’s natural circadian rhythms from traveling to a different time zone in a rapid… Read More
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Fall in Love with Portugal
Out of the many tourist destinations in western Europe, none have grown quite as much in recent years as Portugal. To experience Portugal for the first time is to discover a destination full of diversity. Lisbon, the capital, draws visitors… Read More
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France’s Most Popular Wine Regions
Winemaking in Europe goes back thousands of years and has been part of popular culture since the time of the ancient Greeks! Of all the countries in Europe, perhaps none have a greater claim to winemaking fame than France. The… Read More