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These days, March 17th may be best known for green beer and Kiss Me, I’m Irish tee-shirts. But this holiday actually has a long history full of pomp and ritual, dating all the way back to the original Christian feast day first observed in the early 1600s. In fact, St....
It’s mid-February, which means that winter is (finally, maybe) drawing to a close — for Americans, anyway. It’s also the time we set aside to celebrate romantic relationships, to the tune of pink roses, bounteous boxes of chocolates and saccharine candy hearts. Saint...
It's not just self-proclaimed foodies who think mealtimes are the most important part of the travel experience. Food is one of the most representative (and mouthwatering) parts of every culture around the world. And if discovering new and delectable cuisines isn’t the...
Whether you're looking for beautiful beaches or mountains that take your breath away, we've compiled some of our top nature destinations for 2020. Take a look! 1. Norway The sheer size and intensity of Norway’s natural environment are what make jaws drop in this...
Christmas will be here before you know it — and by “here,” we mean everywhere! That said, not every country celebrates this festive winter holiday the same way we do in America. For instance, although Santa’s red suit and white beard may seem completely...
As far as true-blue, all-American holidays are concerned, Thanksgiving Day is second only to the Fourth of July — though some of our favorite narratives about its historical precedent might not be entirely accurate. But whether or not the Pilgrims ate...
November is a pretty wonderful time to travel abroad. The big summer crowds (and sky-high summer temperatures) have calmed down a bit, and tourists may even benefit from shoulder season pricing. But being away from the States for Thanksgiving can be bittersweet...
Cosmos (my discreetly hilarious tour guide) squeezes a quick double beep from the van as he weaves around the tight corners leading from the tropical waters of the Caribbean to the waterfall-strewn rainforest, only 40 minutes apart on this tiny island. There is...
Turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, 90-degree days and tropical breezes. It’s the stuff of vacation brochures and the dream of many a landlocked traveler with two weeks of downtime to spend in a luxurious location. So imagine my surprise when I stepped out on my...
To modern Americans, Halloween might mean costume contests, booze-fueled evenings of dancing, or munching on enough pieces of “fun-sized” candy to stir up a decidedly unfun gastrointestinal reaction. But the tradition of Halloween is way older than the absurd “sexy”...
Fall can be breathtakingly beautiful. Even if it’s not your favorite season there’s no denying the picturesque beauty of the changing colors and the satisfying sound of leaves crunching under your feet. Plus, on most days the sun is still shining and warm, allowing...
There’s something special about Central American countries. From their close ties with ancient traditions to the slow-cooked, made-with-love food, a visit to the area leaves you feeling grounded. In today’s globalized world, you can find many of these special...