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The 10 Best European Christmas Markets

The Christmas season is always a special time of festive celebration, but in Europe visitors get an additional treat: Christmas Markets. Each year around the end of November cities around Europe bring out the colorful lights and decorations and erect stalls in a central location around a Christmas tree. Each city has its own variety…

Great Examples of Religious Architecture Worldwide

Humanity’s fascination with the divine has many facets and throughout history has found expression in architecture. Ancient and modern sites throughout the world attest to our common need to build edifices to the great unknown and unknowable. Here are a few of the many remarkable religious architectural sites around the world. These are a small…

Great Places to Visit in England (that aren’t London)

Many visitors to England never see much beyond the cityscape of London. Don’t get us wrong, we love London and it’s one of the world’s great cities without a doubt. But there is so much more to England: more countryside, more culture, more castles, more antiquities, more pleasant oddities, more of everything. So sit back…

Top Ten Things to Know About Emerald Azzurra

I was invited by Emerald Cruises to experience the brand new Emerald Azzurra yacht that debuted  three months ago. I spent a glorious two weeks sailing her from Dubrovnik to Athens, with port stops in Montenegro, Albania, Greece, and Turkey. It was a perfect mix of well-known ports and off-the-beaten-path destinations where the big ships…

10 Great Travel Destinations Worldwide

Travel inspires the human psyche. Whether seeking adventure, culture, great food, new experience or some combination of each, travel holds the promise of new challenges. With a literal world of choices, deciding where to travel can sometimes be a daunting undertaking. Here are ten great locations to get your inner explorer engaged to the max.…

10 Lesser-Known Monuments to Visit in New York City’s Central Park

There are few cities anywhere as vibrant as New York City. At almost any hour of the day the city hums with activity. Almost everyone is familiar with New York’s classic sites like the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the 9-11 Memorial and the Statue of Liberty. But there are a few excellent monuments…

Why the Mobile Passport Control app should be on your radar

A free service with the potential to speed up entry at a number of U.S. ports and airports, the Mobile Passport Control app (MPC app) should be on your radar. The program essentially generates the required customs form on your Apple or Android iPhone and expedites your processing time when re-entering the country. MPC streamlines…

Incredible India

India is the world’s seventh-largest country, spanning over 3.2 million square kilometers. Himalayan mountain ranges, the Thar desert, The Western Ghats, and extensive coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are among the country’s diverse landscapes. India’s diverse geography makes it an ideal travel destination for adventure seekers.

The Pan-American Highway

The Pan-American Highway is the world’s longest road network, spanning over 19,000 miles from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Ushuaia, Argentina. The journey from one end to the other would take approximately 224 hours if driven non-stop, but it’s worth it for the remarkable and diverse scenery that greets travelers along the way.

Top 10 Best Beaches in Hawaii

Hawaii’s beaches are the very archetype of the word “beach.” The 50th State’s coastlines boast a wide variety of sands, including black, green, red, and white. However, with this beauty comes some challenges - Hawaii’s waves and currents can be unpredictable and dangerous if not approached carefully; but not to worry, once you know what…