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  • Sausalito, USA - September 23, 2015: The colorfully painted House Boats in the outskirts of the country
    California | North America | USA

    Visit a Cheerful Community of Floating Homes in Sausalito

    ByJenny February 22, 2024

    San Francisco, California, has long been celebrated as a haven for writers, musicians, and artists in search of a creative community. When beatniks started to drift into Northern California in the 1940s, some of them crossed the Golden Gate Bridge and landed in Sausalito, where a community of bayside floating homes that they helped popularize…

    🏷️ community, home, homes, town, towns
  • Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, as seen on July 27, 2017. It is the second largest mall in terms of leaseable space and the largest mall in the United States in terms of total floor area.
    Minnesota | North America | USA

    Exploring Bloomington’s History: A Comprehensive Guide

    ByIlya February 22, 2024

    When relocating to the bustling yet cozy Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington, Minnesota, the fifth largest city in the state, you can ease the stresses of moving by hiring exceptional movers in Bloomington to handle their belongings. This frees you to start uncovering the many layers of rich history and culture that shape this friendly Midwestern…

    🏷️ cities, city
  • Lookout Mountain, Georgia, USA at High Falls during autumn.
    Georgia | North America | USA

    Top Georgia Attractions: Must-Visit Sites & Natural Wonders

    ByIlya February 21, 2024

    Georgia proudly stands among America’s most picturesque states thanks to stunning scenery and impressive human-made attractions designed to wow visitors for decades more. Diverse topography from sandy barrier islands to North Georgia mountain peaks paired with growing metropolitan hubs and tucked-away rural communities with deep historical roots together make every acre of Georgia worth exploring…

    🏷️ attractions
  • Phu Quoc island, Vietnam, sunset sky. Below is seascape with tropical islands and boats.
    Asia | Vietnam

    Hon Thom Cable Car: Hop Aboard the World’s Longest Oversea Cable Car in Vietnam

    ByJenny February 19, 2024

    If you’ve ever dreamed of having an aerial view of a pristine white beach surrounded by vibrant blue water but aren’t keen on boarding a cramped helicopter or tiny seaplane prone to turbulence, consider traveling to Vietnam to hop aboard the Phu Quoc Cable Car, commonly known as the Hon Thom Cable Car. The Hon…

    🏷️ cable car
  • Ruins of the medieval Dunluce Castle overlooking the scenic cliffs of the Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland
    Europe | Ireland

    Visit Dunluce Castle: A Game of Thrones Site in Northern Ireland

    ByJenny February 18, 2024

    Dunluce Castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland has been in the spotlight a great deal more than most medieval castles. Since its construction in the 1500s, Dunluce Castle has been featured on the inner sleeve of a Led Zeppelin album and on the wildly popular HBO show Game of Thrones. Dunluce Castle’s windswept clifftop location…

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    🏷️ castle, castles, filming locations
  • The Churchill Arms is a public house at Kensington Church Street , Notting Hill, London. There has been a pub on the site since at least the late nineteenth century.
    Europe | London | UK

    Dine at These Eclectic and Historic London Restaurants

    ByJenny February 12, 2024September 25, 2024

    London is a cosmopolitan city that has been at the forefront of cultural trends for centuries. London has long been celebrated for its tea and crumpets, but there are plenty of other curious and innovative culinary delights waiting to be sampled in imaginative dining rooms that are worth experiencing. Cafe in the Crypt If sipping…

    🏷️ restaurant, restaurants
  • Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    Europe | Scotland | UK

    Delve Into Scottish Culture by Staying at These Unique Places

    ByJenny February 9, 2024February 9, 2024

    Scotland is a land of mystery, magic, and breathtaking scenery. One of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in Scottish culture is to spend the night at a unique guest house. Scotland is replete with quaint traditional blackhouses, working farms, and castles where visitors can spend several days and nights sipping Scotch, watching sheep…

    🏷️ guest house, guest houses, hotel, hotels
  • Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
    Brazil | South America

    Discover BaΓ­a do Sancho: Brazil’s Hidden Paradise in Fernando de Noronha

    ByJenny February 6, 2024

    In the 1900s, the volcanic archipelago of Fernando de Noronha served as one of Brazil‘s most picturesque penal colonies. Marooned over 200 miles from the Brazilian mainland, prisoners sentenced to do time on Fernando de Noronha spent their days gazing longingly out of small prison windows at majestic volcanic peaks, stately cliffs, and turquoise water…

    🏷️ beach, beaches

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