The San Antonio De La Florida in Madrid, or the Royal Chapel of St.Anthony of La Florida is a chapel in central Madrid, most famous for its frescoes painted by Francisco de Goya. It’s also his final resting place, with his remains being moved there some time after his death. Due to its fame, a […]
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Smattered like droplets on Japan’s southernmost point are the Yaeyama Islands. Circling the central most island of Ishigaki, several of these tropical islands offer some of the best diving in the world, not to mention a splendid array of flora and fauna to rival anywhere else in southeast Asia. The Iriomote Yamaneko (translation: Iriomote Mountain
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Dubbed the UFO Capital of the UK, some also claim that Bonnybridge in Scotland is the main UFO hotspot of the world. Since 1992, Bonnybridge has been home to a large number of UFO sightings and UFO believers call it “the Falkirk Triangle”. This small town of just 6,000 people near Edinburgh has seen its
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Considered one of the great natural spiritual landmarks of the world, Sedona, Arizona, has long hosted spiritual questers and seekers. People come here “in search of.” They listen for the voice of their own soul, they seek out the voice of God. They hope to find direction, clarity, peace and meaning, surrounded by what is
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Toronto is Canada’s largest city and as diverse as any I’ve seen. With it’s ethnic neighborhoods, impressive architecture, charming shops and markets, and interesting history – combined with its easily accessible international airport and plenty of flights to Canada– make it a perfect weekend getaway for couples looking for an urban experience. My weekend getaways
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Drive through Anytown, USA and you are bound to notice some local color: a someone famous slept here sign, Home of the World’s Largest something or-other, or the world’s capital of something. So what do you get when you visit Little Rock, Arkansas? The Little Rock neighborhoods create a rich patina of cultural, heritage, and
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Hot Browns, Derby Pie, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Bourbon, and Louisville Slugger baseball bats — what do these things have in common? They all claim Louisville as their birthplace. While these regional favorites may be the first things to come to mind when you think of dining in the Derby City, food enthusiasts will devour a
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Just because Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee celebration has ended, doesn’t mean that you can’t dip your toe in a royal experience. There’s plenty to keep you crazy busy, you probably have a long list of things to do on your London itinerary, but when you’re ready for a break, try a get back to nature moment
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Roadtrip — the mere mention of this type adventure conjures up images of a Griswold-style vacation and a wood-paneled station wagon loaded with cranky travelers. Still, knowing these adventures are the fodder for lifetime memories, we accept the challenge each time vowing that this trip will be better than the last. Driving from Indianapolis to
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I am a planner by nature. I have lists for everything and no where does this quirk in my personality come into play more than when I travel. Imagine my apprehension when an impromptu trip to Chicago, with not one family but two, forced me to venture out without a prearranged agenda. There is one
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