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The Best American Restaurant Rivalries of All Time

Most neighborhoods in this country are blessed with a restaurant that makes all their favorites, but some neighborhoods are more bountifully blessed than others, and residents can choose between two neighborhood restaurants, each of whom claim to be the best. Some of these restaurant rivalries have gained national attention, with people all over the country taking sides.

7 Things You Need to Know Before Going on a European Tour

Whether you’re heading to Europe solo, with a friend or partner, or with a group of friends or family, it definitely pays to prepare before you go. Here are a few things that you need to know before going on a European tour.

Mascot Overload: Japan’s Obsession with Mascots

Referred to as yuru-kyara or yuru-chara, mascots in Japan are everywhere and can represent anything from an event, festival, town, city, political institution, public service organization, company, historical site, to so much more! These Japanese mascots tend to have relatable characteristics to whatever they are promoting and are a bit out-of-the-box when it comes to characters.

How to Have the Best New Year’s Any Where in the World

New Year’s is a time to do out with the old and in with the new. So, if you’re tired of staying home and watching the same old ball drop at Times Square on TV, here are some fascinating New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events and traditions from around the globe that could spice up your end of year celebrations.

How the Skills You Gain Traveling Translate into The Real World

The majority of people believe traveling is akin to pleasure – you’re essentially just having fun or relaxing. While that’s correct to a certain extent, the experiences you have on your journeys affect you in a much more profound way. You’re constantly learning, and hopefully becoming a better human being.

13 Tips to Help Plan Your Trip

Most of the time people will settle for the somewhat predictable all-inclusive resort holiday. There’s nothing wrong with that, but if you’d like something more exotic, a little off the beaten track, you’ll need to make an effort. So how exactly do you plan your trip?

20 Ways to Travel in Expensive Countries Without Breaking the Bank

Are you avoiding the world’s most expensive countries because you can’t afford the trip? Well, if you follow the tips in this article, you’ll see you can actually travel around them on the cheap!