Whether it’s your first or fifth time traveling abroad, it helps to prepare for the adventure ahead. Present-day technologies allow tourists and backpackers to ditch the clunky guidebooks for the convenience of their phone or tablet. Downloading certain apps prior… Read More
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Sparkling Water Flows Freely Throughout Paris
Sparkling water is no longer a privilege in Paris; it’s a right. Several sparkling water fountains were introduced to the city in 2010, but the Paris City Hall announced that at least one carbonated water fountain would soon appear in… Read More
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The Different Variations of Santa Claus all Over the World
On Christmas Eve, American children eagerly await a portly, bearded man by the name of Santa Claus. He zips through the night sky on a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer and squeezes through chimneys to deliver presents to good boys… Read More
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Experience Christmas at The Palace of Versailles
Originally built as a hunting lodge in 1623, Versailles is now one of the largest and most luxurious palaces in the world. With 700 rooms, 2,000 windows, and 67 staircases, Versailles is capable of holding 20,000 people at once. Visitors… Read More
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The Origins of Krampus, The Christmas Demon
Come Christmas Eve, children throughout the world will patiently await a big, bearded man in a bright red suit. He travels by herd of reindeer and promises gifts for every good boy and girl. Polite and patient children can… Read More
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Visit 4 Famous German Christmas Markets
During the winter months, the streets of Germany come alive with bustling Christmas markets. The outdoor festivals commence the Friday before Advent and showcase everything from German delicacies to local goods and gifts. Zip up your parka, tie your wool… Read More
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Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Best known for their bearskin hats and stern demeanor, The Queen’s Guard can be spotted marching through the Buckingham Palace grounds in perfect unison. The Guard consists of British soldiers, selected to safeguard the official royal residences. Horse guards and… Read More
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Hemingway’s Travels in Spain
Ernest Hemingway made a living traveling and writing about the world. From the shores of Key West to the Hills of Africa, his stories share themes of love, loss, and hypermasculinity. In Italy, Hemingway fell in love. In Paris, Hemingway… Read More
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The History of the Monte Carlo Casino
Long before the James Bond films were made and the Las Vegas resort was built, Monte Carlo began as a small, bankrupt town on the coast of France. It wasn’t until late in the 19th century that the first casino… Read More
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The Curse of Shakespeare’s Macbeth
The theater thrives on superstition. It’s better to inform an actor to break a limb than to wish them an ounce of luck. A bad dress rehearsal always makes for a successful opening night, and don’t ever think about bringing… Read More