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San Diego, California is known for being the ideal city to visit during your summer vacation. The city’s superb climate, wide-range of attractions, and a delicious assortment of dining opportunities make it a tourist hot-spot. But why wait for summer when you can visit all […]
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The Netherlands is known for its beautiful canals in the heart of cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht. But outside of the major cities you will find a lot of well preserved star shaped fortress towns. Contrary to the fortifications of regular middle ages cities who […]
Located in the heart of Switzerland, the city of Lucerne boasts of immense beauty, culture, and history. It is one of the few remaining Swiss cities that has managed to maintain its medieval architecture with a bit of added modernity. Among other things, a lot […]
The Latvian capital, Riga, is a unique blend of cultures and influences. This is a city that never fails to leave its visitors in awe. Everything about it is majestic, yet subtle. Modern, yet ancient. If you’re not sure whether or not you should visit […]
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is the perfect getaway for anyone looking to have a fantastic vacation experience in the UK. On the mention of Edinburgh, many images quickly conjure up such as of rowdy pubs, grassy hills, and of course the castles. […]
Famed for its soothing hot springs, majestic views of the iconic Mt. Fuji, and sprawling nature, Hakone is definitely among the finest spots for anyone making his way to Tokyo. As it’s only a 90-minute train ride from Tokyo, it is close enough to make […]
Throughout the year many amazing celebrations take place in Germany. A public secret is that the regional celebrations are actually the most fun to visit, as the locals put their heart and soul into them. In Germany they have a word for these celebrations. They […]
Architecture is an art by itself. It often captures the spirit of the time we live in. And since the War of the Worlds and the moon landing the vast expanse of space has been an increasingly influential source of inspiration. So in this blog […]
