During the month of October, follow our blog for more spooky topics to celebrate Halloween! “Oh, yes. I’ve no doubt in my own mind that we have been invited here by a madman-probably a dangerous homicidal lunatic.” And Then There… Read More
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Manneken Pis
When walking down Rue Charles Buls/Karel Bulsstraa in Brussels, you’ll come to a pass located between Rue de l’Étuve/Stoofstraat and Rue du Chêne/Eikstraat. You’ll find several people crowded around this bend, photographing a small statue of a naked boy urinating… Read More
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Bliss in Budapest
Hungary’s capital and biggest city, Budapest, is a marketplace of cuisine, culture, history and art. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Budapest is home to 80 geothermal springs, the world’s largest thermal water cave system. The… Read More
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The Imperial War Museums
The Imperial War Museums, or IWM, is a leading authority on conflict and its impact. Focusing on the history of Britain, its former Empire and the commonwealth, from the First World War to the present, the IWM makes up a… Read More
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The Gargoyles of Notre Dame
When standing at the base of the Notre Dame, don’t forget to look up. Those aren’t daredevil tourists scaling the top of the old cathedral, they’re gargoyles, and they’ve been watching over Paris since the Notre Dame was erected in… Read More
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The Great Fire of London
On September 2, 1666, a baker by the name of Thomas Farriner allegedly started a small fire that would blaze through London for 3 days, leaving 436 acres of the city completely destroyed. The 350th anniversary of this historical disaster… Read More
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The Dutch Windmills
“The ones you can see over there,” answered his master, “with the huge arms, some of which are very nearly two leagues long.” “Now look, your grace,” said Sancho, “what you see over there aren’t giants, but windmills.” -Don Quixote… Read More
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A Brief History of La Tomatina Buñol
On August 31, up to 45,000 people will gather in the Valencian town of Buñol to throw tomatoes at each other. Shops will cover their windows with plastic bags and the streets will run red with over 120 tons of… Read More
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3 Interesting Facts About the Gutenberg Bible
As the world’s first printed best-seller, there are millions of different volumes exchanged throughout Europe. This week, we’ll take a look at 3 interesting facts about the rarest, and most influential printed book in history. Let’s travel back in time,… Read More
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The Rich History of the Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are starting again this Friday! So why not familiarize yourself their origin? The Olympics have an extremely rich history that can be traced back through the centuries. Olympia, the site of the ancient games, is nestled… Read More