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  • Praia da Ursa Beach
    Europe | Portugal

    Sintra: Explore Beaches, Palaces, and Forests in the Heart of Portugal

    ByJenny September 1, 2022

    Sintra, Portugal is swiftly becoming one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. Eccentric palaces, misty forests, and stunning beaches draw enthusiastic crowds year-round. Sintra is home to some of Europe’s most unforgettable architecture. The ruins of a Moorish castle are adjacent to the esoteric palace of an eccentric millionaire. Visitors often feel as though they…

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  • Blue Ridge Parkway: Take One of America’s Most Breathtaking Drives
    North America | North Carolina | USA | Virginia

    Blue Ridge Parkway: Take One of America’s Most Breathtaking Drives

    ByJenny August 29, 2022August 29, 2022

    No great American road trip is complete without driving along the winding roads of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge Parkway is over 460 miles long, and spans North Carolina and Virginia. There is no better way to experience the enchanting beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains than to drive through some of…

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  • Traveling by motorhome, Mount Cook, New Zealand.
    Travel

    8 Campervan Holiday Ideas in New Zealand

    ByIlya August 29, 2022

    Are you looking for some inspiration for your next campervan holiday in New Zealand? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Of course, hiring a campervan should be a priority. The rest will then follow. In this blog post, we will discuss 8 different campervan holiday ideas that you can enjoy in this amazing country….

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Beautiful young caucasian student tourist woman taking a selfie or video for her tourism and travel around the world blog web in Plaza Mayor Madrid Spain. In social media and vacations in europe.
    Travel

    8 Travel Social Media Platforms for Students, you should Bookmark

    ByIlya August 29, 2022August 29, 2022

    While there are many advantages of using travel social media platforms, people mainly use them to share their experiences with friends and family. In the past, people would have to wait until they got home to share their photos and stories from their trip. Now, with social media, they can share in real-time, giving friends…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Advice For Those Who Combine Studying And Travelling
    Travel

    Advice For Those Who Combine Studying And Travelling

    ByIlya August 29, 2022

    Taking a trip might open your mind to new ideas. Also, it may help you improve your critical thinking. Travel is essential to a well-rounded or complete education for most college kids. It is possible to combine travel with education in a variety of ways. For example, student exchange programs and studying abroad are popular…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Flowerpot Island
    Canada | North America | Ontario

    Flowerpot Island: A Small Island Steeped in Heartbreaking Lore

    ByJenny August 24, 2022July 13, 2024

    According to Ottawa and Chippewa lore, two stately sea stacks on a small island in Lake Huron are the stone bodies of two star-crossed lovers. The pair boarded a boat to escape to an island so that they could evade their disapproving families. The unlucky lovers were turned to stone by a disgruntled spirit as…

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    🏷️ island, islands
  • Homestead Crater
    North America | USA | Utah

    Utah Crater: The Beehive State’s Hidden Hot Spring

    ByJenny August 23, 2022

    Even those who are well-acquainted with the state of Utah’s countless natural wonders may not be familiar with a cloistered hot spring called the Utah Crater. Located in scenic Midway, Utah at the Homestead Resort, the Utah Crater is a 55-foot deep thermal pool encased in rounded stone. The Utah Crater features toasty water—90-95 degrees…

    🏷️ crater, springs
  • 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…

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    🏷️ architecture, art, stairs

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