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11 New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around the World
Around the world, a wide range of cultures believes in a variety of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day actions that can influence one’s fortune for the upcoming year. Whether purported to drive out the bad or draw in the good, these traditions are deeply rooted in local culture.
Unusual (and Awesome) Places to Stay in the UK
The UK is well-known for its charming B&Bs, and perhaps infamously known for its cramped hotels (especially in London). But if you want a quirky, unique lodging experience, there are plenty of fantastically eccentric places to choose from.
5 UK Train Ticket Secrets That Will Save You Money
For the tourist in the UK, one of the most exciting parts of travel (in my mind, anyway) is getting to take trains everywhere. While the UK does also have a bus system, I’ve found trains to be faster, more spacious, and more fun. At first glance, train tickets might seem outrageously expensive. I still remember when my friend and I arrived at Paddington in London to get a ticket to Bath for travel that same day, only to discover a return ticket would cost £60—each!
4 Stone Circles More Hipster Than Stonehenge
Stonehenge is great and all, but it definitely has its drawbacks. As one of the wonders of the ancient world, it comes with a lot of prestige—and a lot of tourists. Though new facilities at the site are doing a better job breaking up the crowds, you still have to get up pretty early if you want the place to yourself. And no matter what time of day you’re there, you won’t get access to the stones themselves unless you’re one of the first 20,000 people to arrive on one of the solstices.
7 Best European Cities for Beer
While our summer navigating the hostels of Europe may lay recessed in our memories, those European cities are still brewing world-class beers steeped in a history much richer than our decade old boom. In fact, many of our own craft breweries make pilgrimages to Europe to learn from centuries old traditions.
11 of the World’s Most Otherworldly Landscapes
The earth is a strange and wondrous place, where natural occurrences are sometimes so odd they seem almost alien. Here are 11 natural formations that can be found on earth, but that are out of this world.
9 Foods You Must Try in Australia
Australian cuisine is often talked about, but can almost never be duplicated anywhere else in the world. If you get the opportunity to head Down Under on vacation, make sure to fill your belly with some of the delicious items on this list.
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