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Top Destination Spotlight: Venice, Italy

By Stephanie Merrithew September 26, 2023Architectural Legends, Cathedrals, Churches, & Temples, Charming Destinations, Cultural Experiences, Family Friendly, Food & Wine, Historic Moments, Historic Towns, Holidays & Festivals, Museums, Romantic Getaways, Spirituality & Religion, Spotlight, Weekend Getaways, Wine, World Cuisine

Venice, Italy Venice is one of those cities that’s on everyone’s bucket list. There’s something extremely romantic and charming about this beautiful and unique collection of islands. Travelers from all…

Spotlight on London

By Mike Halterman June 23, 2023Arts & Culture, Castles & Fortresses, Cathedrals, Churches, & Temples, Coffee & Tea, Cultural Experiences, Historic Empires, Know Before You Go, LGBT Friendly, Museums, Nightlife & Parties, Palaces, Romantic Getaways, Shopping & Fashion, Solo Travel, Spotlight, UNESCO World Heritage, World History, World's Best

Welcome to our Spotlight series! In this series of inspirational blogs, we aim to bring you holistic views of some of our favorite cities and regions, blending traditional tourist hotspots…

Pop Culture Time Travel: Visit the Places That Shaped Your Memories

By Mike Halterman May 5, 2023Arts & Culture, Cultural Experiences, Inspiration, Music & Dance, Pop Culture, South Pacific

From the rise of rock 'n' roll to the birth of streaming platforms, pop culture has defined generations and shaped the way we view the world. As travelers, visiting the…

The Camino de Santiago’s French Way: A Step-by-Step Guide to One of the World’s Most Famous Pilgrimage Routes

By Mike Halterman April 30, 2023Cathedrals, Churches, & Temples, Charming Destinations, Cultural Experiences, Historical Tourism, Incredible Landscapes, Inspiration, Pilgrimage Sites, Spirituality & Religion, Wide Open Spaces

The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage route that has been walked by millions of people over the centuries. The…

12 European Honorees on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

By Mike Halterman March 8, 2023Arts & Culture, Cultural Experiences, Food & Wine, Inspiration, Music & Dance

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) began compiling its list of traditions deemed "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" in 2008 to recognize time-honored traditions that have been passed…

The World’s Great Literary Cities

By Dennis Quigley December 22, 2021Arts & Culture, Charming Destinations, Inspiration, Literature, Take On the World, Travel Ideas, World's Best

"I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would…

The Top 14 Children’s Museums in the World

By Mike Halterman June 23, 2021Arts & Culture, Children's Museums, Family Friendly, Museums, Travel Ideas, World's Best1 Comment

Traveling with children can be a very fun experience, and with prior planning the trip can be even more enjoyable for you and your little ones. Children's museums can be…

12 Architectural Legends and the Structures That Made Them Famous

By Mike Halterman June 15, 2021Architectural Legends, Architecture & Engineering, Arts & Culture, Inspiration, Travel Ideas, World's Best

One of my most favorite things about exploring a new city or region is noting the beautiful architecture I see while I'm on my journey. There's classic architecture, which definitely…

The Top 12 Museums in the World

By Mike Halterman June 10, 2021Arts & Culture, Museums, Travel Ideas, World's Best1 Comment

If you're a museum buff like me, you might know that there are over 55,000 museums scattered across the world in virtually every country. If you're also a museum buff…