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Doing the Viennese Vaults
Austria by Bob S. Hale Vienna is the city of castles, palaces, extraordinary churches; it is the city of the … [Read More...]
Kuélap, a Chachapoya Citadel in Northern Peru (Part 2 of 2)
by Georges Fery In mid-fifteenth century, the Chachapoyas were incorporated into the Inca “Realm of the Four Parts” … [Read More...]
Poetry In Stone At Hampi
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Top Historical Sites to Visit in Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria, invites visitors to explore history with every step. With its baroque facades, medieval fortresses, … [Read More...]
Tulum, Mexico: City of Dawn
by Ronald D. Kness As I stand in the City of Dawn, on the high cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, I visualize how … [Read More...]
Enjoy Iconic Street Art in San Francisco
The "city by the bay," San Francisco, has a long history of street art dating back more than a century to the 1800s, and … [Read More...]
A Car Renter’s Guide to the UAE’s Most Beautiful Natural Wonders
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Great Maya Tombstone Part 2
by Georges Fery Still not understood, however, is the significance of a three-and-half-inch jade cube placed in … [Read More...]
Tours of Haunted American Cities
by Norman A. Rubin Haunting tours to five US cities noted for their outstanding scandalous, murderous and strange … [Read More...]
Running Through History: Exploring Ireland’s Ancient Sites on Foot
Introduction: Embracing the Past on the Run Ireland, a land steeped in myth and legend, offers more than just … [Read More...]
Sibenik, Croatia: A Hidden Beauty
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