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    Where and When You Can See the Northern Lights

    ByIlya June 15, 2021February 14, 2023

    The wonder of the northern lights is a natural phenomenon that can be seen in the sky during winter. It is caused by solar winds and magnetic fields, appearing as a spectrum of colors on the night sky as if by magic. Hard to find a person who doesn’t find the idea of hunting the…

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  • San Diego, CA, USA
    California | North America | USA

    San Diego’s Most Stunning Beaches: Golden Sand in the Golden State

    ByJenny June 13, 2021January 23, 2023

    San Diego has long been celebrated for its seemingly limitless sunshine, miles of beautiful coastline, and captivating cultural attractions such as the San Diego Zoo. If you’re thinking aboutΒ moving to San Diego,Β you probably know that its beaches are undeniably some of the most gorgeous in the world. San Diego has the perfect beach for you,…

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    🏷️ beach, beaches
  • Diggerland
    New Jersey | North America | USA

    Diggerland USA: New Jersey’s Industrial Themed Amusement Park

    ByJenny June 11, 2021

    If you have ever wondered what it is like to operate a dump truck or a classic yellow industrial digger, the state of New Jersey has an entire amusement park dedicated to bulldozers, tractors, and large trucks. Designed with kids and adults in mind, Diggerland USA offers visitors the chance to rumble around in the…

    🏷️ amusement park, amusement parks
  • The Pyramid of Cuicuilco
    Mexico | North America

    The Pyramid of Cuicuilco: Mexico City’s Enigmatic Pyramid

    ByJenny June 7, 2021

    Mexico is home to countless pyramids that have served as the centerpieces of thriving ancient civilizations. One of Mexico’s oldest and most curious pyramids is Cuicuilco, which is located in the shadow of several modern buildings in Mexico City. Archeologists believe that the people who built Cuicuilco settled in the region around 1400 BC. Cuicuilco…

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    🏷️ pyramid, pyramids
  • beach
    Travel

    Reasons Why Going to the Beach is Good For You

    ByIlya June 7, 2021

    When did you last visit the beach? If you have never got into one, then you are missing a lot. From waves crashing on shores, sun kissing to sand soothing your body, there is a lot you can do and enjoy while at the beach. If you live nearby a beach, going there should be…

    🏷️ beach, beaches
  • The Carousel Bar at The Monteleone
    Louisiana | North America | USA

    The Carousel Bar: Hotel Monteleone’s Famous Rotating Bar

    ByJenny June 5, 2021

    New Orleans is one of the best cities on the planet for cocktail lovers. Most New Orleans neighborhoods have a bar on virtually every corner. One of the most celebrated bars in a city of legendary watering holes is the Hotel Monteleone’s Carousel Bar. The Carousel Bar has been in operation for over 7 decades….

    🏷️ bar, bars
  • Nordlingen, Germany
    Europe | Germany

    NΓΆrdlingen: Germany’s Sparkling Diamond Town

    ByJenny June 2, 2021

    From a distance, NΓΆrdlingen appears to be a fairly standard German town, populated by snug rows of buildings with red orange sloping roofs. If you stroll around on a sunny day, you may notice that certain stone structures in the town sparkle in the sunlight. Much of the stone used to construct the town of…

    🏷️ town, towns
  • Eilean Donan Castle
    Europe | Scotland

    Eilean Donan: Scotland’s Enduring Castle

    ByJenny May 28, 2021

    Historians speculate that the small island of Eilean Donan—which means “Island of Donan” in modern English—was first populated around the 6th century by an Irish saint of the same name. Donan is believed to have built a small church on the island. The final remnants of Donan’s church were washed away by the sea long…

    🏷️ castle, castles

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