The call of the wild has drawn adventurers to the grasslands of South Africa for centuries. Many writers have written classic tales of safari through the years, and the animals encountered on the safari are mainstays of nature programming, children’s… Read More
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How to Support Local Communities While Traveling
As we gear up to restart traveling and tourism throughout the world, many travelers are starting to examine their relationships with the communities that host them. Sometimes, it can be very difficult to support these communities while traveling – in… Read More
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Chasing the Northern Lights
In the winter, one of the best reasons to travel is to find and see the famed Northern Lights in person. This natural phenomenon, also known by the scientific name of Aurora Borealis, is caused by the reaction of the… Read More
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The Origins and Customs of All Saints’ Day
The celebration of Halloween is a big deal in the United States, and some of our customs have spread to other parts of the world. Halloween is the first of a series of three days called “Allhallowtide”, a Western Christian… Read More
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Exploring the Scotland of Shakespeare’s Macbeth
While it may hold the title of the shortest tragedy among the works of Shakespeare, Macbeth has also been one of the most admired and influential since its debut in 1606. The play examines the psychological damage that can be… Read More
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Stone Circles and Druidic Traditions
Throughout Europe, but especially in the UK and Ireland, mysterious stone circles of various sizes can be found. Many of these can be traced back to the origins and practices of the druids which were prominent in the Celtic world… Read More
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Traveling with Agatha Christie – 4 Destinations to Know About
The writings of British author Agatha Christie are admired throughout the world – she is commonly referred to as the “Queen of Mystery” for her mastery of suspense and plot development, and she regularly features in lists of the greatest… Read More
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Exotic Egypt: Valley of Kings
Ancient Egypt has captured the Western imagination for thousands of years. Even as far back as the Roman Republican age, before the time of famed Ptolemaic queen Cleopatra, travelers have made their way to see landmarks such as the Pyramids… Read More
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Exploring the Greek Islands on our Greek Island Hopper Tour
Greece, the origin of Western civilization, has something for any kind of traveler – ancient ruins dating back millennia, quaint Mediterranean towns, golden skies and blue seas, and so much more. One unique aspect of Greece is the sheer number… Read More
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Winter in the Austrian Alps
The Austrian Alps region is beautiful year-round, but it really comes into its own during the winter. Centered around the Tyrol region of Austria and the city of Innsbruck, host of two Winter Olympic Games, the Austrian Alps is an… Read More