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bicycles in Amsterdam

Cycling the Dutch Capital

Amsterdam, The Netherlands by Andy Hayes Many people’s vision of Amsterdam involves the salubrious red light … [Read More...]

Mount Washington steam engine

Railway To The Moon

Mount Washington, New Hampshire by Glen Cowley Nose pointed steeply groundward, it looked more like a Disney … [Read More...]

chapel of the gray penitants

France: Aigues Mortes

by Glen Cowley Aigues Mortes: the "Dead Waters!" The name echoes ominous as if heralding some darkened castle from … [Read More...]

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The Evolution of Las Vegas: From Wild West Railroad Town to Entertainment Capital

Las Vegas is one of the most unlikely cities in American history. A desert settlement with no natural advantages beyond … [Read More...]

Chloride New Mexico

Uncovering History – The Pioneer Store Museum

Chloride, New Mexico by Bob Hazlett The store began serving the Chloride mining community in 1880. In 1923, it … [Read More...]

Chilean sailing ship Esmeralda

La Esmeralda, Beautiful Lady of Dubious Repute

Valparaíso, Chile by W. Ruth Kozak She is affectionately known as “La Dama Blanca”, the White Lady, but a sinister … [Read More...]

Lan Ha Bay Cruise

What to Do on Lan Ha Bay Cruise: 3 Best Cruise Lines to Fullest Experience

Lan Ha Bay, a hidden gem next to Halong Bay, offers a tranquil getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Renowned … [Read More...]

A Cultural Adventure in Havana, Cuba

by Ray Mwareya-Mhondera So much has written about the crumbling decadence, the poverty and third-worldness of Cuba … [Read More...]

Castel sant’angelo, Rome

“Do-It-Yourself” Angels and Demons Tour of Rome

Italy by Troy Herrick The success of the movie Angels & Demons has had a major impact on sightseeing in Rome. A … [Read More...]

Street in Hatton Garden, London

A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Hatton Garden, London

Hatton Garden emerges as a jewel district at the London city center that offers visitors an exceptional journey through … [Read More...]

Fountain City, Tennessee

Fountain City, Tennessee: Gone But Not Forgotten

by Melanie Harless In my junior year at Central High School in Fountain City, Tennessee, a mock funeral was held for … [Read More...]

Spanish Conquistadors drawing

The Endless Conquest of Yucatán

by Georges Fery The subjugation of the Aztecs by the Spanish conquistador or conqueror, Hernan Cortez, took … [Read More...]

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