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New Life for Old Airplanes: The Coolest Uses for Retired Airplanes

Have you ever wondered what happens to old airplanes after they’ve made their last trip? Aside from being taken apart and used for scrap metal or being left to rust in the middle of nowhere, they’re often repurposed as hotels, restaurants, and even homes.

Mini Guide to New Zealand

New Zealand is a relatively new country. It was only settled by Polynesians around 1300 CE, and became a British colony in 1841. It’s located 1500 kilometers east of Australia and has a population of roughly 4.7 million. The country is famous for its incredible natural beauties, which is in part due to the intense volcanic activity in the region.

How to Learn a New Language for Your Next Adventure

It’s true that nowadays you can get by with English pretty much everywhere. But as soon as you venture into the countryside of a developing country, you might struggle to have interesting conversations. Learning a new language can help you explore a country in a more meaningful way as you can truly get to know people and understand the nuances of the culture.

5 Culinary Experiences That Are Uniquely New York City

While many travel to the City that Never Sleeps for the nightlife, the bright lights of Broadway, or endless shopping opportunities, I travel to the Big Apple for the food. I can easily spend the entire weekend in NYC just eating.

Dazzling Firework Displays Around the World

There’s something incredibly special about a display of fireworks. Even if it’s just a few rockets, shot off to celebrate the 4th of July or New Year’s Eve, the display can’t help but pull us out of our ordinary lives for a few moments, as we look up to see the night sky painted with bold and bright colors.

Around the World in Holiday Baking

Every December, millions of pounds of butter, sugar, and flour contribute to the creation of spectacular treats for holiday celebrations. Even if you’re not ordinarily a baker, many people venture into the kitchen before the holidays to make sure that they’ve got plenty of treats to offer to family and friends.

Around the World in Valentine’s Day Desserts

As we get closer to Valentine’s Day, it’s time to move away from thinking about presents to thinking about what’s really important — food! Forget buying fancy jewelry or elaborate gifts, making your partner a really delicious homemade dessert will show your devotion more than any present could.