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  • San Clemente Pier at Sunset after a storm
    California | North America | USA

    Making Your California Vacation Spot Your Forever Home: Tips for a Smooth Transition

    ByIlya June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

    You have most likely done that each time you vacation in California. For this fleeting moment, everything in life seems to be going according to plan, and you’re at ease. Your problems have been momentarily put aside. And you say to yourself, “I wish I could stay here forever.” You may have looked through the…

    🏷️ cities, city, travel tips
  • Basilica and cathedral of St. Nicholas of Myra (San Nicolo) in Sicilian baroque style. In the small town of Noto, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
    Europe | Italy | Sicily

    Noto and surroundings: a seaside holiday in Sicily

    ByIlya June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

    Fancy a holiday in Sicily? Noto could be your ideal destination. Immersed in one of the most beautiful valleys in Italy, the Val di Noto, Noto is renowned for the Baroque beauty of its historic center. It is located halfway between two fascinating Sicilian cities, Syracuse and Ragusa, and offers you the chance to visit…

    🏷️ cities, city, travel guide
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA view from Lookout Mountain at twilight.
    Chattanooga | North America | Tennessee | USA

    Explore a Train Station, a Mountain, and a Cave in Chattanooga

    ByJenny June 9, 2024

    In the early 20th century, Chattanooga, Tennessee was a booming train hub. Travelers boarded trains in northern cities such as Cincinnati and stopped in Chattanooga to switch trains or rest prior to heading to southern cities such as Atlanta. Chattanooga’s legacy as a train town is still on display with a train-themed hotel, and a…

    🏷️ cities, city
  • Christ of the Abyss
    Florida | Key Largo | North America | USA

    Discover the Christ of the Abyss: A Unique Underwater Marvel in Florida

    ByJenny June 6, 2024

    In the early 1950s, Italian artist Guido Galletti designed a bronze statue of Jesus Christ that was placed in the Italian Riviera near San Fruttuoso to honor the legacy of diver Duilio Marcante and divers and sailors who lost their lives at sea. Galletti’s statue—known as Il Cristo degli Abissi, or Christ of the Abyss—was…

    🏷️ diving, snorkeling, statue, statues
  • Luxury yacht in the port
    Europe | Travel

    Yacht Charter Adventures: Discover the Finest Accommodations, Sights, and Restaurants Across the Mediterranean

    ByIlya June 6, 2024

    Imagine a vacation where luxury and paradise intertwine while exploring the stunning Mediterranean coastline aboard a private yacht charter. Renting a yacht offers unique freedom, comfort, and privacy, making it the ultimate way to experience the Mediterranean. From luxurious hotels to breathtaking sights and exquisite dining experiences, a yacht charter vacation promises an unforgettable journey….

    🏷️ travel tips, yacht
  • Zzyzx Mineral Springs
    California | North America | San Bernardino | USA

    Visit Zzyzx: An Abandoned Resort with a Quirky Name in California

    ByJenny June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

    Every motorist who has driven past the exit for Zzyzx Road on Interstate 15 in California’s Mojave Desert en route to Las Vegas has wondered about the road’s quirky name. Zzyzx Road—which is pronounced “zi-zex”—leads to a small lake fed by a natural spring, which was once home to a health resort run by an…

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    🏷️ abandoned, resort, resorts, spa
  • Woman holding passport waiting in transit area in the airport, standing by for the next schedule traveling, late delay of the arrival departure, missing checking in the boarding pass
    Travel

    Staying Safe: Why Every Student Traveler Should Prioritise Travel Insurance

    ByIlya June 3, 2024

    There are so many wonderful reasons to travel, from making your world a little bigger to meeting new people, experiencing different cultures and maybe even trying to “find yourself”. But, to combine your wanderlust and desire to travel with your academic goals is – for some – a match made in heaven.  Choosing to study…

    🏷️ travel insurance, travel tips
  • Grand Marais Harbor
    Minnesota | North America | USA

    Visit Grand Marais: An Artsy Lake Town in Minnesota

    ByJenny June 2, 2024

    Minnesota prides itself on being ‘The Land of 10,000 Lakes’ because there are a multitude of lakes and charming lakeside towns where visitors can swim, fish, and sail. One of Minnesota’s loveliest and most interesting beach towns is Grand Marais, which is one part art colony and one part fishing village. Grand Marais is home…

    🏷️ town, towns

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