After a five-year closure and a complete renovation, the Picasso Museum is open in Paris once again. The gallery boasts one of the largest collections of Picasso works in the world with 40 rooms and over 5,000 works on display…. Read More
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The Story Behind the Tower Menagerie
The Tower of London may be home to the crown jewels, but it also provides shelter to a magnificent and curious menagerie. The large, wire mesh animal sculptures that line the Tower’s grounds are replicas of the exotic wildlife that… Read More
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How to Spend a Day in Plaka
Plaka is known to the locals as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” as it sits on the northeast slope of the Acropolis, the ancient citadel of Athens. Filled with quaint cafes, spectacular views, and ancient archaeological sites, Plaka has become… Read More
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4 Interesting Facts About The Roman Forum
The breathtaking display of ruins that spread across the center of Rome was once a proud marketplace known as the Roman Forum. The site was first developed in the 7th century BC and served as a district for social, political,… Read More
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Celebrate 20 Years of Harry Potter with a Leavesden Studios Day Trip
“A breeze ruffled the neat hedges of Privet Drive, which lay silent and tidy under the inky sky, the very last place you would expect astonishing things to happen. Harry Potter rolled over inside his blankets without waking up. One… Read More
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A Very Gouda Guide to Dutch Cheese
The next time you find yourself traveling through the vast countryside of the Netherlands, take note of the many different kinds of cheese each region has to offer. From creamy to pungent, Dutch cheese is an art of its own…. Read More
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5 Advantages of Learning a New Language
For some people, learning a new language is a necessity. Whether you live in a multicultural area or you travel often, you may be forced to acquire new ways to connect and communicate with the people you interact with. If… Read More
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The Difference Between High Tea & Afternoon Tea
In the early 19th century, the upper class sipped their tea according to strict social schedule. Between a day filled with parties, picnics, and polo it was custom to enjoy Afternoon Tea to socialize and snack before dinner. While the British… Read More
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Taste Wine In Chianti Like You Know What You’re Doing
The Chianti region of Tuscany stretches 100 miles from the rolling hills of Florence to the citadel of Siena. The land boasts a picturesque Italian scene, as sunflower fields sway under the watch of rustic farmhouses, medieval towers, and crumbling… Read More
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An Inside Look at the Tower of London
The Tower of London was built approximately 900 years ago and has since filled its halls with pieces of English history including infamous prisoners, the crown jewels, a royal zoo, and six superstitious ravens. This week we’re taking a closer… Read More