Author: Plum Content Writer
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21 most hilarious U.S. town names
We’ve searched east to west, north to south, to bring you the funniest, most peculiar and most unbelievable actual place names in the United States.
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Plum Picks: 11 best hotels near the United Nations HQ
We’ve looked at booking data, guest reviews, hotel facilities and geographic location to find our top picks for the best hotels near the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
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Megacities: these are the 10 largest urban agglomerations on earth
According to data released by the World Bank, about 56% of the entire world population – or 4.4 billion people – live in cities today. What’s more, projections indicate that this trend is sure to continue, and by 2050 roughly 70% of the world population will be urbanized.
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17 strangest dishes from around the world
Food, glorious food! It’s one of the reasons we travel, and one of the best ways to become immersed in the local culture on a trip abroad. However, around the globe there are some strange, weird and wacky dishes that – although considered perfectly good food or delectable delicacies by locals – will make the…
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Geography Series: US State capitals vs largest cities
Let’s be honest, unless you’re from the American Midwest, chances are you’re not familiar with the state capital of Kansas. And did you know New York City is not the capital of New York State? If you’re not familiar with these two state capitals, this article is definitely for you!
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11 facts about London you probably didn’t know
From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, the Thames to Trafalgar Square – few cities feel as familiar as London, the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom.
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15 facts about New York you may not know
New York City is, by all accounts, one of the most well-known cities in the world. From its appearance in countless movies and TV shows to its status as one of the premier financial, cultural, artistic, educational and scientific centres in the world; few places are immediately as familiar as the Big Apple.
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7 less crowded EU canal cities that are not Venice or Amsterdam
There is no denying that both Venice and Amsterdam are among the most beautiful cities in the world; capturing the hearts and minds of travelers across the globe with their beautiful canals, wealth of historical attractions, grand architecture, vibrant nightlife and world-class cuisine.
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9 facts about Switzerland you probably didn’t know
Think of Switzerland and you think of the majestic Alps, delicious cheese, decadent chocolate and immaculate time pieces that cost an arm and a leg. The country is also renowned for gifting the world with some of the brightest minds in the academic arena, is incredibly wealthy, and boasts some of the most dramatic natural…
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Geography Series: Crown Dependencies of the UK Explained
In this article we’ll take a closer look at the Crown Dependencies: What are they? Do they form part of the UK? What makes them so special anyway?