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Escape The City: A Rustic Retreat In Rosendale, New York
1850 House & Tavern Not many people know about the worthwhile Manhattan escape of Rosendale. In fact, I live in New York at had still never heard of the tiny town. Luckily, a recent invitation to...
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The Best Historical Sites In Aberdeen
Craigievar Castle. Photo courtesy of Roubicek. There is evidence to suggest that people have lived in the area of Aberdeen since the Stone Age, and since that time there have been untold cultural...
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A Trip Back In Time In Yellowknife’s Old Town
Yellowknife as seen from Pilot’s Monument. Photo courtesy of Judi Zienchuk. Admittedly, a city with a population of only 19,000 in the Canadian Northwest Territories may not be the first vacation idea...
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Africa: The Cradle Of Humankind
The cranium of an Australopithecus africanus discovered in 1989 at Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind. Photo courtesy of Cradle of Humankind. The ancient world. Typically, this term brings...
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Through The Lens: Palenque Ruins In Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque — Mayan ruins dating back to 226 BC to around 799 AD — in Chiapas, Mexico. Photo courtesy of Dennis Jarvis. The post Through The Lens: Palenque Ruins In Chiapas, Mexico appeared first on...
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Muktagacha Monda: The Sole Survivor Of A Lost Era Of Bengal
Delicious monda. Photo courtesy of Reema Islam. Revolving stages, a decrepit old heritage home and the mouth watering sweet Monda, a day trip to the eastern part of Bangladesh, a place called...
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Why Our Stories Matter: A Look At Novelist Scott Bergstrom’s WWII-Era...
The Polish passport that started Mr. Bergstrom’s unique collection It started with the passport of a young Polish woman named Zofja. Scott Bergstrom, author of the novel The Cruelty, discovered it in...
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Why I Waited 8 Years To Visit The Normandy Beaches
American and French flags flying side-by-side at Utah Beach. I had been living in France for over seven years and been dating the same Frenchman for more than four before I finally made the trip that,...
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Tips For An Interesting Museum Visit
Photo courtesy of Papalars. Museums. For some people they lead to a feeling of anticipation while others picture an hour’s worth of yawns. Whichever camp you fall into, there’s no denying museums are...
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Amazing History Blogs To Add To Your Reading List Today
Photo courtesy of bikeriderlondon via Shutterstock. Whether you’re a traveler, a student or just a curious world citizen, learning about history is enriching on both an intellectual and a personal...
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These Historical Buildings Have Been Repurposed Into Amazing Accommodations &...
If you want to spend more time in charming historical buildings, consider staying in one of these unique accommodations or visiting some of America’s most interesting art galleries, community spaces...
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Savor Nostalgia: America’s Best Restaurants In Historical Buildings
Do you like your lasagna with a side of living history? Your coffee sweetened with the spirit of yesteryear? Your spirits garnished with golden days? Bars and restaurants around America are...
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Men, Heels & Who Wore Them Best: Backtracking Through History At Toronto’s...
They say behind every great man stands a great woman. She often stands tall, properly stilted with high-heels, in what has become one of the most feminine accessories short of the bra. But who would...
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Exploring Black History In Atlanta’s Often Overlooked Sweet Auburn Neighborhood
In a recent New York Times travel piece, Kim Severson made a compelling case for how one could rethink a family trip to Atlanta. While most are drawn to the landmark family tourist attractions — Zoo...
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How Cape May Is Putting The “Garden” Back In “The Garden State” Of New Jersey
Photo: Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock By Katie Foote For many, Cape May epitomizes the perfect quaint New England seaside resort town due to its picturesque perch on the southern tip of New Jersey. Seafood...
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A Powerful Pilgrimage Back In Time Along Japan’s Kumano Kodo Trail
Zen Rock Garden at Koyasan By Kate Robertson Exploring new places and being physically active are two of my passions (and, of course, eating fabulous food). I know that any trip that combines these...
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How Peru’s Q’eswachaka Bridge Is Keeping Inca Culture Alive [Video]
Creating Peru’s Q’eswachaka Bridge. Photo: UNESCO; Edited: Epicure & Culture. It’s remarkable to think that entire communities would come together each year to rebuild a suspension bridge entirely...
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Rebuilding Cincinnati’s Brewing Legacy
Rebuilding Cincinnati’s Brewing Legacy By Michele Herrmann, Epicure & Culture Contributor At one point, Cincinnati breweries produced so much beer there was no need to export it. By 1890, the Ohio...
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How To Explore Ukrainian Culture In Edmonton
Village ladies posing for a photo Text & Photographs via Jessica Festa, Epicure & Culture Editor “If you’d like to stay the rooms are $1 per night. I’m also making a roast and golubtsi,” says...
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Touring the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World means immersing yourself in history and mystery. Recommendations are included here. Which are your favorite? The post Tour The Seven Ancient Wonders Of...
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