Step back in time at Bristol Renaissance Faire

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If you’re a geek like me, Bristol Renaissance Faire, near Kenosha, Wisconsin, might be your cup of tea. But then again, I practically minored in Medieval Studies while in college. The faire, previously known as “King Richard’s Faire,” was purchased by Renaissance Entertainment Corporation in 1989. It runs from nine weekends[...]

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A guide to UFO spotting in Tenerife

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When you think of Tenerife, you might think about stunning beaches, lively tourist resorts and areas of incredible natural beauty – but certainly not UFOs. So, it may surprise you to learn that the Canary Island is something of a hotspot for unidentified flying objects. In fact, it’s so well[...]

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Getting around San Francisco

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San Francisco has a great selection of transport options throughout the city. With so much to see and do in this trendy city – getting around is easy, efficient and cost effective. Here are some top tips for traveling San Francisco. Local transport As a major tourist destination and working[...]

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Pyramids of Giza: Worth the visit?

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It’s a sad day when one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World doesn’t really seem so wonderful after all.  Call me ignorant, but I just recently discovered that the Pyramids of Giza and The Great Sphinx, located on the Giza Plateau on the outskirts of Cairo, aren’t smack[...]

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Explore the history of the Guanches on a trip to Tenerife

Guanche pyramids

If you are a history buff, no trip to Tenerife in the Canary Islands would be complete without spending some time learning about the island’s original aborigine residents – the Guanches. These ancient inhabitants lived on the island up until the Spanish conquests of the 15th century and had their[...]

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A beginner’s guide to Chile

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Chile is a long, thin country which runs down the west side of South America. Due to its shape and sheer size, it covers a wide variety of different terrain —  from the arid landscape of the Atacama Desert in the north, to the wild countryside of the south with[...]

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