With patisseries and cafes seemingly everywhere, you’re never too far away from a tasty French pastry when traveling in France! Pastries have been a part of French food culture for centuries and many of the most famous varieties have become… Read More
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Visiting Cinque Terre: Italy’s Beautiful Coastal Villages
Many tourists coming to Italy are not just looking to explore the grand churches and stately Roman ruins. The romance of the Italian countryside and the hold it has on the imagination is evident from movies such as Under the… Read More
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Peru: Machu Picchu
The ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the most well-preserved sites that come down to us from the indigenous peoples of the New World. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, the breathtaking combination of Classical… Read More
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Exploring Rome’s Ancient Ruins
Traditionally, Rome was founded in 753 BCE after the mythic brothers Romulus and Remus dueled to the death to determine the name of their new city. Since then, the city experienced its near-death at the hands of Hannibal and the… Read More
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The Best Ways to Learn a New Language
Learning a new language can be one of the most challenging experiences you can do, especially as an adult. However, if you put in the time and practice, it can also become one of the most rewarding experiences as well…. Read More
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The Malls of Dubai
Dubai is known as one of the best places to go shopping in the entire world. Not only does it boast an attractive tax-free program for tourist shoppers, but the city also features some of the biggest, best, and… Read More
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Porto’s Douro Valley
Located about 100 km from the city of Porto, the Douro Valley is the most famous wine-producing region of Portugal and arguably one of the top places for wine-lovers in all of Europe. It is the birthplace of Port wine,… Read More
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London Eye – The Newest Symbol of London
London boasts no shortage of instantly recognizable icons. Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Camden Market, the Tube – each of these have been quintessentially London for a long time. In recent years, the London Eye has also become one of those… Read More
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The Magic of Moroccan Tagine Cooking
Morocco is known as a great travel destination for several reasons. Visiting Rick’s Café definitely draws a lot of Americans who love the movie Casablanca and want to imagine themselves as Humphrey Bogart or Ingrid Bergman for a night. The… Read More
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Afternoon Tea vs. High Tea – British Tea Traditions
Tea has been an important part of British history and culture ever since the first tea leaves were brought to the empire in the 17th century. Great Britain has consistently been among the world leaders in annual tea consumption and… Read More