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 […]
Continue readingYou 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 […]
Continue readingAmerican 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 […]
Continue readingIf 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! […]
Continue readingThe 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 […]
Continue readingBetween the vibrant casinos, star-studded shows, and around the clock entertainment, Las Vegas is a place unlike anywhere else in the world. This described “adult wonderland” is bustling from dawn until dusk, and continues to entice and lure in visitors decade after decade. In a city known for wild entertainment, it’s no surprise that Las […]
Continue readingHome to film studios, world-class entertainment, and stunning visual arts, the twinkling lights of Los Angeles attract millions of visitors each year. Considered the “Creative Capital of the World,” LA is bursting at the seams with culture and diversity. The best way to experience LA’s creative side is by visiting one of the many museums […]
Continue readingHome to some of the tallest and most modern skyscrapers in the world, Chicago is often noted for its iconic skyline. There are very few buildings in the US that are as recognizable as Willis (Sears) Tower, the Trump International Hotel, and the Home Insurance Building. However, there is more to this bustling city than […]
Continue readingAlthough it’s the second-largest city in France, Marseille feels like a quaint, laid-back town. Between the old city, the national parks, and the sun-soaked beaches, Marseille is one of Provincial France’s most underrated gems. Located on the Mediterranean coast, this charming port city has a rich, multicultural past. Founded by the Greeks and operating as […]
Continue readingSurrounded by turquoise waters and white-sand beaches, Split is a beautiful gem on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. But besides the sun-soaked beaches, Split is also known for its historic Roman heritage. It’s even home to the heavily fortified Diocletian’s Palace, built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Because of the city’s rich history and culture, Split is […]
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