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  • Escadaria Selaron in Rio
    Brazil | South America

    Selaron Staircase: Brazil’s Eclectic Mosaic Staircase

    ByJenny August 16, 2022

    After spending decades wandering the globe creating art, sculptor and painter Jorge Selaron knew that he wanted to settle in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro as soon as he arrived there. Jorge Selaron—who is originally from Chile—instantly fell in love with Rio’s vibrant music, delectable food, and robust art scene. Jorge Selaron sold…

    🏷️ architecture, art, stairs
  • Driver
    Travel

    Hire a Private Driver to Help You Navigate Unusual Places

    ByIlya August 16, 2022July 29, 2024

    Hiring a personal driver service may seem a bit too fancy for regular folks (especially if you’re on a budget), but there are situations when it makes a lot of sense. Plus, contrary to general belief, it can help you save money and time. Let’s say you have to travel to Chicago for business. The…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Banjska stena viewpoint at Tara National Park
    Europe | Serbia

    Make This Summer Unforgettable – Here’s How To Enjoy Your Time In Serbia

    ByIlya August 16, 2022August 16, 2022

    Picking a summer holiday destination is tricky, and it’s hard to find a place that is not overrun by tourists. If you’re looking for an underrated yet exciting travel destination this summer, why not check out Serbia? Serbia is the perfect summer holiday with gorgeous nature, delectable food, and vibrant nightlife. The capital city Belgrade…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Bay of Fundy
    Canada | North America

    View the Highest Tide in the World at the Bay of Fundy

    ByJenny August 8, 2022September 28, 2023

    The Bay of Fundy in Canada—which is located between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick—is home to the most dramatic high tide on Earth. Most days, the tide surges about 40 feet, but has been known to swell as high as 53 feet. Depending on the time of day, visitors can explore dramatic arches and stacked…

    💎 Legendary
    🏷️ bay
  • Fifty-Two 80’s – A Totally Awesome Shop!
    Colorado | North America | USA

    Fifty-Two 80’s: Denver’s Blast From the Past

    ByJenny August 5, 2022

    The raging success of the 80s nostalgia-steeped Netflix series Stranger Things is proof that the 1980s are still viewed as the height of American pop culture by countless people. If you have been searching for a place to get a major 80s fix, consider visiting Fifty-Two 80’s—A Denver consignment store filled to the brim with…

    🏷️ shops, store, stores
  • Pere Lachaise Cemetery at autumn.
    Europe | France

    Pere Lachaise Cemetery: France’s Beautiful City of the Dead

    ByJenny August 3, 2022

    Pere Lachaise is arguably the most famous cemetery in the world. No trip to Paris is complete without a stop at a cemetery celebrated for its famous occupants, dazzling tombs, and beautiful gardens. Millions of visitors from across the globe flock to Pere Lachaise every year to visit the graves of Doors singer Jim Morrison,…

    🏷️ cemetery
  • Explore the Unusual Places of Your Own Town While Waiting For Mortgage Approval
    Travel

    Explore the Unusual Places of Your Own Town While Waiting For Mortgage Approval

    ByIlya August 3, 2022

    Getting a mortgage and buying your own home is sure to be an exciting experience. However, depending on your personal circumstances and the specific factors of the housing market and your mortgage application, the mortgage approval process can take anywhere from a few days to several months. If you have time to kill in the…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Opa-Locka
    Florida | North America | USA

    Opa-Locka: A Florida Town Fit for a Sultan

    ByJenny July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

    In the 1920s, aviation maverick Glen Curtiss decided to transform a small town in Florida into an homage to the Middle Eastern folk tale collection One Thousand and One Nights. During the early days of the 20th century, Middle Eastern-themed fashion and architecture were all the rage in the Western world. Glen Curtiss helped develop…

    🏷️ town, towns

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