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New Year's Around the World

Posted by Sveta Pyntikova on Dec 30, 2019 10:00:00 AM

You know New York City's famous Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve, but did you know that in Germany, molten lead is dropped into cold water to predict what will happen in the coming year? The new year has been celebrated since the times of ancient Babylon, and while most cultures recognize January 1st as the official New Year, celebrations vary widely. Read on to see how the new year is celebrated around the globe as you think about your own resolutions - and get some travel inspiration!

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Topics: holiday, new years, germany travel, japan, egypt, history, peru, france, thailand

Where Did Christmas Markets Come From?

Posted by Mary Nadal on Sep 17, 2019 12:33:07 PM


One of the most delightful parts of the Christmas season is the charming Christmas markets that pop up all over Europe. The scent of gingerbread, sizzling sausage, and mulled wine wafts through the air and festive music fills the streets as shoppers peruse the wares and children dart through the crowd. Covered stalls featuring all sorts of gifts and holiday decorations are usually accompanied by vendors selling regional food and drink specialties as well as various live performances from singing and dancing to live nativity scenes. 


Above: Berlin Christmas market stall 

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Topics: europe travel, germany, christmas, history, christmas markets, austria

Architectural Gems of Croatia

Posted by Mary Nadal on Sep 9, 2019 11:52:52 AM


Croatia is a land rich with history, art, and culture, and these architectural gems are not to be missed. 

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Topics: croatia, split, zagreb, trogir, architecture, history, art, dubrovnik, korcula

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