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  • Glacier Express
    Europe | Switzerland

    The Glacier Express: Switzerland’s Train With a View

    ByJenny February 7, 2022

    Traveling by train is one of the best ways to see some of the most breathtaking sights in Europe. Switzerland‘s Glacier Express—which travels from Zermatt to St. Moritz—offers a stunning view of some of Europe’s most stately mountains. Glacier Express riders can gaze in wonder out of oversized windows at quaint Swiss villages, the ruins…

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  • Chris Mark Castle: Connecticut’s Most Opulent Estate
    Connecticut | North America | USA

    Chris Mark Castle: Connecticut’s Most Opulent Estate

    ByJenny February 3, 2022February 4, 2022

    If you have ever dreamed of being the proud owner of a lavish castle, you’re in luck. Steel heir Chris Mark recently put his luxurious castle on the market. Mark spent several years traveling Europe to gather materials from churches and chateaus so that he could build an authentic castle in Woodstock. Connecticut. Chris Mark…

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  • prince edward island
    Canada | North America

    Prince Edward Island: Canada’s Storied Island Province

    ByJenny February 2, 2022

    Prince Edward Island is one of the most picturesque spots in all of Canada. Golden sand dunes, sweeping red cliffs, and fields of purple wildflowers make visitors feel as though they’re vacationing in a dream world. Prince Edward Island is also home to gourmet restaurants which serve delectable seafood, Victorian buildings in mint condition, and—best…

    🏷️ island
  • Ruins of Whitby Abbey
    Europe | Travel | UK

    UK Holiday Destinations by Train

    ByIlya January 29, 2022

    Visiting the UK can be quite overwhelming if you only have a week, but you like to see as much as possible. Rent a car? Take the bus? Which is the best choice? Well, we suggest choosing the luxury of a train. Their railway system is very well developed, and there are numerous fantastic destinations…

    🏷️ train, train destinations, train rides
  • Airport
    Travel

    Airport Parking Versus Taxi’s or Ride-Sharing: Weighing Your Travel Options

    ByIlya January 25, 2022

    Before you set off on your flight, you have to, first of all, get to the airport. However, your journey begins the minute you leave your home. You have several options to consider using, such as public transport, driving your vehicle, ride-sharing, or even taking a taxi. Driving your car to the airport can offer…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Chris Kelly said he took this photo after emerging from the icehouse. It's now one of his most requested prints. (Chris Kelly)
    Canada | North America

    Tuktoyaktuk Icehouse: Canada’s Most Celebrated Freezer

    ByJenny January 24, 2022October 27, 2026

    Tuktoyaktuk is a tiny hamlet of less than 1,000 people which is situated on the icy shores of the Arctic Ocean in Canada. The name Tuktoyaktuk is an indigenous word which roughly means “looks like a caribou.” Locals believe that this name emerged from several large reefs which resemble caribou who have been seemingly frozen…

    🏷️ architecture, house
  • 8 Things You Should Know Before You Go On a Fishing Trip
    Travel

    8 Things You Should Know Before You Go On a Fishing Trip

    ByIlya January 23, 2022January 23, 2022

    Fishing can be a great activity where you learn several skills. You can do this alone or with others – however you do it, make sure that you know what you are doing so that you can fully enjoy your experience. Even though it may not seem that there is much to know about fishing,…

    🏷️ fishing, outdoors
  • Little St. Simons
    Georgia | North America | USA

    Little St. Simons Island: Georgia’s Wild and Beautiful Retreat

    ByJenny January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

    Georgia’s Golden Isles have been beloved by fishermen, bird watchers, and those seeking a relaxing escape from city life for centuries. Little St. Simons is the most wild and rugged of Georgia’s gilded islands. Little St. Simons features old growth live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, several miles of golden sandy beaches, and over…

    🏷️ island, islands

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