31 MUST KNOW Facts about the History of New York!

I heart NYC. You heart NYC. Doesn’t everybody by now heart NYC? The world might be smitten with New York City, but how much history do we know about the Big Apple? Do you know where that nickname even came from? The nickname first came to be in the 1920s from a local newspaper’s horse […]

25 MUST KNOW Facts about the History of Reykjavik!

You might have heard, but Iceland is kind of a big deal. In just the last few years tourism in Iceland has boomed. Foreigners are flocking to the land of ice to see the northern lights, take dips in natural hot springs, and tour the glaciers. Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland and is the […]

25 AMAZING Facts about the History of Venice!

American Novelist Truman Capote said it best: “Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.” Venice is all luxury and love. A gem among cities renowned for its dazzling and dizzying carnival and it’s stunning water canals. Let’s take a tour through the winding pathways of some of Venice’s most […]

25 AMAZING Facts about the History of Dubrovnik!

Dubrovnik, the capital of Croatia, is one of the most scenic cities in Europe with it’s gorgeous fortified walls that just happen to be used in a set from Game Of Thrones. King’s Landing, anyone? Along the gorgeous Adriatic coastline, Dubrovnik is one of the world’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities. Are you thirsting for […]

31 MUST KNOW Facts about the History of Berlin!

Berlin is a bright light and stands now as the “City of Freedom!” Although it has a dark past, of intolerance and well, Nazi’s…. Berlin has come to represent all people from all walks of life. But there is obviously more to Berlin than just the darkness of war and repression. There has been, and […]

25 AMAZING Facts about the History of Milan!

What do you think of when you hear the word Milan? Let me guess… fashion?! Milan is renowned for being a top leader in the glamorous and glitzy world of fashion. There’s four heavy hitters out there: Paris, London, New York, and Milan. If fashion isn’t the name of your game, maybe Milan draws images […]

21 AMAZING Facts about the History of Prague!

Prague is a fairytale city filled with gorgeous architectural gems and thousands of spires. It’s so beautiful that it is often referred to as a museum of architecture under the open sky. Prague is simply enchanting. It’s not just the views that are captivating, it’s the history as well! Prague sure knew how to have […]

31 MUST KNOW Facts about the History of Rome!

If Paris is the city of love, Rome is definitely the city of food! From pasta to gelato, Rome is food heaven. For those of us who eat our way through Rome, we definitely need to be rolled down those cobblestone streets with our bellies filled of Italian wine and gnocchi. Guiltless, absolutely guiltless gluttony! […]

51 MUST KNOW Facts about the History of Paris!

Bienvenue a Paris! The city of love and romance, that engenders daydreams of long walks down the Champs-Elysées with a baguette under one arm, coffee in hand, and maybe a croissant in the other. If you don’t agree that it’s the city for lovers, it’s definitely for the lovers of food, am I right? Paris […]

31 MUST KNOW Facts about the History of Barcelona!

The beautiful seaside city of Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, touting a population of 1.6 million. From the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia to the Casa Batlló, to the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona is filled with rich history and architecture. For your first fun fact, in 2009 Barcelona was ranked one of the […]

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