Category: Travel Inspiration
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13 Most Breathtaking National Parks in the USA
We’ve looked at scenery, popularity and diversity to shortlist our 13 top picks for the most breathtaking national parks in the United States.
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11 British town names you’ve been pronouncing wrong all this time
The Great Britain we know today is the result of thousands of years of settlement, invasion and conquest. From the prehistoric Britons and Gaels that initially inhabited the island, to the Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Normans and later kingdoms; each ruling group left cultural and linguistic elements that helped shape the rich tapestry of modern England,…
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13 cities with unexpectedly tall, modern skylines
Picture New York City, Dubai, Shanghai or even 21st-century London, and you immediately conjure up images of towering skylines of glass, steel, brick and concrete. Yet there are many countries in the world where building upwards has never really caught on.
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Best of the Baltics: A photo journey through one of Europe’s most underrated tourist regions
In the northeastern corner of Europe lie the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. It is a region of lush forests, shimmering lakes, protected bogs, unspoilt coastlines and icy winters. From prehistoric civilizations to German and Russian occupation, each of these countries has been shaped by history and weaved into unique, incredibly vibrant, cultural…
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How to correctly pronounce the names of these French landmarks & destinations
In this article we’ll look at some of the most popular French landmarks and destinations that everyone pronounces incorrectly, and hopefully have you well on your way to sounding like a local in no time!
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17 weird and/or unusual laws from around the world that tourists should know about
In this article we’ll take a look at 17 unusual, weird and sometimes completely ridiculous laws that make no sense to most people except those that made them. Some of these laws may simply be outdated, others downright incredulous; either way, we’re sure they’ll make you chuckle.