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13 Incredibly Intricate Historic Libraries
While having a newly remodeled library in your town is great for gaining access to more books and academic resources, they are never as architecturally interesting as the older versions. Dark wood, dazzling details, and tier after towering tier of books – classic historic libraries are a bibliophile’s dream. This list of 13 libraries (courtesy continue reading…
8 Destinations For The Solo Traveler
Traveling alone? You’ll want to be sure where you’re going is compatible with your solo status. As with everything else, traveling alone has its pros and cons. Pros: No scheduling conflicts, you can choose every meal, not to mention grab all the glory of travel triumphs (and pitfalls) all to yourself. Cons: Safety is paramount, continue reading…
Most Vandalized Landmarks Around the World
Part of the fun of visiting world famous landmarks is that you have the bragging rights to say, “I was there!” And while most folks just take pictures to prove it, some people leave a little piece of themselves behind. For some reason certain landmarks inspire tourists to do just that, in the form of continue reading…
14 Eco + Budget Friendly Hostels
Sure you might be interested in a relaxing green getaway, complete with a stay at an eco-friendly hotel…but they certainly don’t come cheap! Somewhere between luxurious (and pricey) eco-resorts and the most basic of dirt-cheap beds-for-rent are eco-hostels: inexpensive lodgings that are also environmentally friendly and often offer a relaxing place to commune continue reading…
World’s Best Hotel Boutiques
We’re usually talking about cool new boutique hotels, but today is all about hotel boutiques. The gift shops located in hotels have come a long way from the place for sundries and a few postcards. Hip and trendy destinations call for something a little cooler than that. Slowly but surely, hoteliers have upped the shopping continue reading…
25 European Castles You Can Stay In
Do you dream of sleeping like a King or Queen? The folks at the Matador Network want to help make your sleepy dream come true. They’ve scoped out 25 European castles that you can actually stay in – for the right price, of course.
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The Don’t Bother Guide: 101 Places Not to See Before You Die
Everyone is always telling you where “ya gotta go” when visiting new cities and traveling about. Catherine Price, author of 101 Places Not to See Before You Die, wants to give you a heads up on places to avoid. From germ-y gum walls to a museum dedicated to tap water, she wants to make sure continue reading…