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12 of the World’s Most Fascinating Cemeteries
12 of the World’s Most Fascinating Cemeteries Burial is the oldest of human rituals. From simple stone dolmens to the glory of the pyramids, humans have spent a lot of time and energy providing the deceased with a decent send-off. Basic or bombastic, cemeteries tell us how people died, but also how they lived. Anne Supsic profiles 12 of the most interesting cemeteries in the world.
Beyond the Golden Triangle: 8 Lesser Known Sights in Rajasthan, India
Beyond the Golden Triangle: 8 Lesser Known Sights in Rajasthan, India Explore the world of the Rajputs and witness a way of village life that hasn’t changed much in hundreds of years. From step wells to sexy sculptures, Anne Supsic shows you how to dig deeper into Rajasthan and create your own triangle of adventure.
World Gone Mad: 8 Travel-Related Psychological Disorders
World Gone Mad: 8 Travel-Related Psychological Disorders Has traveling ever made you hallucinate or panic uncontrollably? J.A. McCarroll and David Joshua Jennings explore 8 travel-related psychotic disorders that may affect those traveling outside their comfort zones.
Exploring Hampton’s Road to Culture in Norfolk, Virginia
Exploring Hampton’s Road to Culture in Norfolk, Virginia Hampton Roads, Virginia contains a number of cities, but Roy A. Barnes explored and was mystified by the art, music, and cuisine in what's considered the cultural heart of this area.
Time Travelling in the UK: Top 5 Living History Museums
Time Travelling in the UK: Top 5 Living History Museums Ever wanted to step back in time to witness how people lived in the UK’s past? Living history museums offer you the chance to do just that - and Nick Sim has picked out 5 of the best.
Civil War Sites in Norfolk, Virginia
Civil War Sites in Norfolk, Virginia The Civil War played an important role in the Norfolk's history as Roy A. Barnes found out using the city's newest form of transport as well as his newest pair of shoes.
Cartagena: 500 Years of History on the Colombian Coast
Cartagena: 500 Years of History on the Colombian Coast Matt Milloway travels to the northern coast of Colombia, finding history and humidity in the city of Cartagena.
10 Lesser Known Natural Wonders of the World
10 Lesser Known Natural Wonders of the World Well-known wonders like the Grand Canyon or Great Barrier Reef offer unparalleled natural beauty, but Greg Banecker introduces you to ten lesser-known places on our planet whose sublime allure and ecological importance just might earn them the title of 'New Seven Natural Wonder' of the world.
7 Hotels With a Crazy History
7 Hotels With a Crazy History We've all heard of the occasional apartment building being turned into a hotel, but what about churches, palaces and libraries? From prisons to pieces of old airplanes, Isabel Eva Bohrer shares seven accommodations with a crazy history.
Berlin: 7 Things You Should Know About the Ever-Changing City
Berlin: 7 Things You Should Know About the Ever-Changing City Berlin is a city on the move, constantly morphing, always becoming something new. So go now, right now. And when you do, keep in mind these seven tips to help you understand the incredible, living, breathing, ever-changing city of Berlin.