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Scroll through the posts below and enjoy an eclectic
assortment of travel-related articles.
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Beauty in the Hereafter
A wrought iron fence dating back to the 1800s surrounds a cemetery, picturesque with towering oak trees draped intricately in Spanish moss. Grace Episcopal Church and Cemetery is found in St. Francisville, a quaint town in southern Louisiana, and one of the state’s oldest protestant churches. If you meander through the 9-acre cemetery, countless gravestones, statues, and a few mausoleums date back to when the church and cemetery were first created in 1827.
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From the Eye of the Cockpit
The life of a pilot seems very dazzling. To fly all around the world and get paid for it—doesn’t that sound like a dream come true? There are definite pros and cons of flying for a career. A plethora of benefits and setbacks will await pilots. The life of a pilot doesn’t always feel as glamorous as Top Gun makes it appear!
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The Resilience of Mermaids
Everyone will tell you that the original Little Mermaid fairytale is darker than its Disney counterpart. What they probably don’t know is that the history of this tribute to the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, Denmark is even darker than the fairytale.
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In Japan, Children Get Their Own Holiday
Have you ever thought to yourself on Father’s Day or Mother’s Day: why isn’t there a children’s day?
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10 Dominican Slang Terms to Help You Speak Like a Local
The Dominican Republic is a country with a vibrant, rich, and unique culture. Dominican slang, like any other country's slang and colloquialisms, is an important part of local culture and language. It's a way for Dominicans to express themselves in a more informal and playful way, often with words that have a unique meaning and are not used in standard Spanish.
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Peanuts Around the World
Most of us are familiar with the traditional PB&J sandwiches packed in our middle-school lunches, but how many of us have eaten Adobong Mani from the Philippines? Peanuts might seem like an American pastime, filling in our sandwiches, smeared on our Ritz crackers, or coated by tiny chocolate cups. But other places and cultures have used and continue to use peanuts in all kinds of recipes for all kinds of meals.
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Big, Small, and Just Right: An Austrian Fairytale for Every Traveler
If you’ve ever dreamed of being in a fairytale, then I know the place for you. A trip to Austria will transport you straight into the pages of a storybook. Whether you have a few weeks or just a couple days, there are places for every traveler to love—big cities, mid-sized towns, or small villages. Even if you only have three days, here are three places you must visit while on your Austrian getaway.
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A Canadian Getaway
Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in Western Canada. So what’s the best way to check it out? Keep reading for a sample of what awaits you in Jasper.
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The Flowers of Yangju
Picture yourself on an autumn day as the protagonist of a legendary story,
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