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Opera by the Sea: Where World-Class Music Meets the Waterfront

Opera by the Sea: Where World-Class Music Meets the Waterfront

The world’s waterfronts are undergoing incredible transformations, from no-go industrial sites to revitalized centers of urban lifestyle and community living. Increasingly, the centerpiece of that renaissance… is a landmark, architectural marvel music hall. Often labeled ‘opera houses,’ these venues are the...

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Ancestry Travel Tips

Ancestry Travel Tips

Do you travel for the food? Festivals? Or maybe family? Over a quarter of travelers these days are interested in heritage or ancestry-based trips. The surge in DNA testing has been accompanied by a corresponding rise in the popularity of...

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Top Souvenirs from a Springtime Trip to the Netherlands

Top Souvenirs from a Springtime Trip to the Netherlands

Tulip season in the Netherlands is a feast for the senses: ribbons of technicolor flowers beside canals, market squares bursting with spring blooms, and river cruise ships gliding through landscapes that look suspiciously filtered (even when they’re not!) You’re going to...

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The April Fools of Travel Destinations

The April Fools of Travel Destinations

World travel is easier than ever. But it seems world geography is not! Some destinations remain stubbornly — and even hilariously — confused by travelers, media, and even governments. The result is a mix of comedy, branding opportunity, and unsuspecting...

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Why is it Called ‘Easter’ Island?

Why is it Called ‘Easter’ Island?

You likely already know that’s a trick question.  This tiny dot in the eastern South Pacific Ocean, but technically a territory of Chile, is actually properly called Rapa Nui. The world over, Easter Island has been synonymous with exotic mysteries of...

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Astonishing Facts About China's Terracotta Warriors

Astonishing Facts About China's Terracotta Warriors

You never forget the moment you come face-to-face with one of the thousands of Terracotta Warriors underground in Xi’an, China. As ancient wonders of the world go, these may make the strongest impression even on an experienced traveler like me. I...

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