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town of Vushtrri, Kosovo with old bridge

Market Day in Vushtrri, Kosovo

by Anthony Barilla On the bus to Vushtrri (also spelled Vučitrn) I sat near the rear door with my legs hanging down … [Read More...]

statue of Lord Shiva

Rishikesh, India: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Rendezvous with Blue-Throat by Nayna Chakrabarty My mission was not a covert operation. It was supposed to take … [Read More...]

cannon at Gettysburg

An American History Lesson: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

by Susmita Sengupta In the years 1861-1865, the United States fought what is known as the greatest war in American … [Read More...]

London taxis

Can London Taxi Companies Keep Prices Low During Rising Petrol Costs?

The question on all commuters and travellers' minds in 2026 is simple: with petrol prices hitting record highs across … [Read More...]

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10 Historic Towns in Florida to Visit in 2024

When I say Florida, people automatically associate it with ripped beach bodies, eternal sunshine, crystal waters, and a … [Read More...]

Vancouver, British Columbia skyline

Welcome to My City: Vancouver, BC

Hosting the World for the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games by W. Ruth Kozak With its balmy climate, the … [Read More...]

Amsterdam canal

Beyond the Red Light District: Discovering Amsterdam’s Lesser-Known Attractions

Amsterdam is one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year with its … [Read More...]

Engineer's Castle, St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia: In the Footsteps of Dostoyevsky

by Tatiana Claudy  “The most theoretical and intentional town on the whole terrestrial globe,” wrote Fyodor … [Read More...]

Benalmadena Costa restaurant

The Roots of Flamenco in Granada

Granada, Spain by Inka Piegsa-Quischotte When I recently took up residence in Benalmadena Costa on Spain's Costa del … [Read More...]

Fort Norfolk

Civil War History Comes Alive In Norfolk, Virginia

by Roy A. Barnes “The Tide,” is Norfolk’s light rail system and I found it useful to help me get to some … [Read More...]

Wilton's Music Hall

Stumbling Into Dickens’ World: Wilton’s Music Hall

London, England by Helen Moat Early evening in London and its dark and cold, just a few weeks off Christmas. Whilst … [Read More...]

Orihuela market stall

A Day at a Spanish Medieval Market

Orihuela, Spain by Darlene Foster We enter the historic part of Orihuela City by the town hall and are immediately … [Read More...]

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