The city of Charleston, in South Carolina, is full of historic culture and worldly charm. The skyline is littered with old churches and mansion and the city streets are dotted with amazing gardens and old buildings.
Despite difficulties encountered during the Civil War, including fires and natural disasters, many of the city’s original buildings still exist [...]
In light of the recent decision by the International Olympic Committee to deny Chicago the 2016 Summer Games, we thought it was high time to pay tribute to The Windy City. Though the Olympic snub was controversial, no matter what side of the argument you fall on, nobody can rightfully spoil it for Rio de [...]
Want to catch a glimpse of the stars? Head away from Los Angeles and Hollywood and find yourself a patch of clear land with an unobstructed view of the skies above you.
We guarantee you’ll see more stars in the sky than you will anywhere else in the world. They’re beautiful and amazing and you’ll be [...]
When we think of castles, Europe is often the place that first comes to mind. Windsor Castle, Neuschwanstein, Carcassonne, Malbork Castle and the like, dominate our depictions of what a proper castle should look like. A shame because Japan has a rich collection of castles that rivals England, France and Germany. Built for defensive and [...]
While festivals and parties vary more from city to town, holidays tend to fall on the same dates every year. While some, like Christmas or Easter, are celebrated around the world there are others, like Thanksgiving, that are only celebrated in certain countries. So who will be celebrating what holidays this November? Let’s find out.
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With Halloween out of the way, the mad circus that is the holiday season in the United States has officially begun. The incessant tune of credit card swipes, football announcers and belts being undone will soon resonate from Maine to California. Yes indeed, Thanksgiving is a special time all across America.
Vastly different from that first [...]
It seems unthinkable that in the pantheon of articles done here over the course of time, not one has dealt exclusively with the fine capital of Portugal. Time to remedy the obvious omission with a list of ten must-see attractions in the phenomenal city of Lisbon.
10. Belém Tower
If Lisbon is the veritable heart of Portugal, [...]
Only a few years ago, San Francisco, California sat at the center of the so-called dot com revolution. The area was incredibly popular and was suddenly also incredibly unaffordable.
After the dot com glass ceiling fell through, the city readjusted itself to a more moderate standard of living and the city is once again a wonderful [...]
Ghost hunting may, to many, seem like a silly and frivolous endeavor. To those who truly believe in the supernatural and the existence of trapped spirits, however, ghost hunting is an incredibly serious hobby. Many states even have formal Ghost Hunting clubs and organizations where individuals can get together to discuss tips, techniques, ghost hunting [...]
A premier world city, Moscow is without a doubt, one of the most important capitals on the planet. For all the inherent charm and superb architecture of Europe’s most populous urban area however, Moscow can dish out a major wallop on your travel budget. For three years in a row, from 2006 to 2008, the [...]
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