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Youβve just landed in the Emerald City and realized thereβs no yellow brick road or flying monkeys in sight. Or maybe youβve been here a few times already, checked off all the traditional tourist spots, and are ready for something a little moreβ¦ out of the ordinary. Luckily, some of Seattleβs landmarks are just as…
Itβs easy to group Africa into broad travel ideas, but once youβre there, each place feels distinct. One country may centre on wildlife and conservation, while another focuses more on history or daily life in towns and markets. The destinations in this guide highlight that range. Youβll see how volcanic landscapes shape northern Rwanda, how…
2,500 years ago, the Etruscans founded an isolated, rugged hilltop town in the Lazio region which eventually became known as Civita di Bagnoregio. Due to its remote location, the fortunes of Civita di Bagnoregio have ebbed and flowed through the centuries. In the 21 st century, the permanent population of the village has teeterd between…
The small Greek island of Symi is the ideal place to relax and catch your breath during a whirlwind tour of Greece. Dotted with neoclassical mansions, a clock tower inspired by Londonβs Big Ben, and a church dedicated to the Archangel Michael, Symi is slightly more rooted in modern history than the nearby island of…
Prior to the 20th century, people of Greek and Turkish descent lived a fairly harmonious existence in the Turkish village of Kayakoy. Referred to as Livissi by the Greek population, the village was home to a Greek Orthodox church, rows of homes, and a school. A cultural rift between Greece and Turkey in the wake…
Cats in Istanbul are more than just street animals β theyβre a cultural symbol and one of the cityβs most charming βresidents.β Depending on the estimate, hundreds of thousands β and possibly close to a million β cats roam Istanbulβs neighborhoods. Youβll find them everywhere: in courtyards, on seaside promenades, inside cafΓ©s, and even curled…
After spending a few hours admiring Villajoyosa’s colorful buildings, gorgeous beaches, and relaxing yet delicious eateries, you will hardly be surprised that the English translation of Villajoyosa is “joyful town.” Located in Alicante on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast, Villajoyosa is the ideal spot to spend a day or two soaking in the sun. One of Villajoyosa’s…
In 1909, a riverbank collapse on the River Severn in Gloucestershire, England, led to concerns that a busy canal vital to the flow of goods and services would be compromised if the water level rose any higher. Old ships were intentionally beached to create a man-made barrier to protect the adjacent canal. Today, Purton Hulksβotherwise…