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8 Great Travel Reads that Make You Want to Hit the Road
8 Great Travel Reads that Make You Want to Hit the Road Looking for some travel inspiration? Just pick up one of these books recommended by Jessica McGovern and you'll be itching to hit the road again in no time.
7 Places to Experience French Culture Outside of France
7 Places to Experience French Culture Outside of France Are you someone who likes "French culture" more than you like visiting France? Regardless of your motives, Katie Hammel points out that you have at least 7 options for variations on the main theme.
Unusual Religious Rituals Around the World
Unusual Religious Rituals Around the World Just when you think you've seen all there is to see of global religion and culture, Simone Cannon de Bastardo shows you how far the faithful are willing to go.
Leaping Off The Page: 10 Literary Locations To Visit With Kids
Leaping Off The Page: 10 Literary Locations To Visit With Kids Forget Harry Potter’s Wizarding World. Joanne O’Sullivan discovers literary destinations that will leave kids with a longer lasting impression than they can get from a ride on a hippogriff roller coaster.
Beyond Drinking and Dancing: 8 Alternative Evening Activities
Beyond Drinking and Dancing: 8 Alternative Evening Activities Clubbing and bar hopping are not the only things to do after sun down. Denise Pulis gives tips about how to extend your bed time with activities that won't get you anywhere near a bar or a dance floor.
Confessions of a Travel Fiction Junkie
Confessions of a Travel Fiction Junkie You may not find Travel Fiction listed under the Dewey Decimal system, but for Anne Supsic, the term describes good reads with endearing characters that will enrich your travels and transport you to foreign locales.
The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations
In a city where prices elevate to astronomical, Jonathon Engels tells how, for less than a dollar, Moscow's Metro can offer some of the most notable sights the city has and provide a culture exchange of the truest nature.
In the Shadow of Petra, Wadi Rum Beckons
In the Shadow of Petra, Wadi Rum Beckons Visitors to Jordan come chiefly for Petra, the vaunted ancient city that had become a forgotten outpost until re-discovered in the 19th Century. Many have heard of Wadi Rum, the expansive mountain desert in the south of Jordan, but few have stayed there overnight to explore its wonders and experience the Bedouin culture. S. Michael Scadron illustrates how Wadi Rum beckons us, not only because of its natural beauty, but also for the richness of its history and cultural heritage.
The First-Timer’s Guide to Hot Air Balloon Festivals in the U.S
The First-Timer’s Guide to Hot Air Balloon Festivals in the U.S Expecting an aching neck from looking skyward, Kimberly Damon discovered a lot more to do at a hot air balloon festival, including getting up close and personal with a 900lb silk cow, kicking back with live music, and how to take a balloon "ride" without spending a fortune.
10 Most Spectacular Independence Day Fireworks Shows
10 Most Spectacular Independence Day Fireworks Shows Fireworks shows are the highlight of Independence Day Festivals across the U.S.. Spencer Spellman offers a list of the top shows.