Said to be one of the most urbanized and densely populated municipalities in Portugal, Sintra certainly lives up to its reputation. Walking through the streets of Sintra felt like navigating Disneyland on a Saturday at 12pm in July. People seemed to spill from the walls, pop up from the sidewalks, and fall from the sky. …
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In continual operation for 146 years, The Tombstone Epitaph remains a steadfast fixture of the Wild West era. It is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the state of Arizona, although some contend that honor belongs to the Weekly Arizonian. Founded in January 1880, its inaugural issue hit newsstands on May 1st of the same …
Sitting amid the deserted hills of the Black Mountains, practically in the middle of nowhere, is a town famous not for its size or amenities, but for its four-legged, hee-hawing mascots that roam freely. With only about 89 permanent residents, and dozens of donkeys to fill the gaps, Oatman, Arizona, draws visitors from all over …
Translated to Saint Nicholas Church in English, St. Nikolaikirche in Bautzen, Germany, is a mesmerizing sight. Untouched by modern trashery, the beautiful ruins of this medieval 15th century church have remained unchanged since 1620... nearly 410 years ago. St. Nikolaikirche is the notable resting place of many prominent Lusatian Sorbs, the smallest Slavic ethnic group, …
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Straddling the border of Arizona and Nevada, located about 35 minutes outside the culturally enriching city of Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam is a sight to behold and makes for an excellent day or road trip stop. An awe-inspiring feat of engineering, it stands 726 feet (221.4 m) tall and stretches 1,244 feet (379 m) …
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As La Coruña, Spain's most iconic architectural landmark, the Torre de Hércules, or Tower of Hercules, is a must see. Initially built in the 1st century, it’s the oldest known surviving Roman lighthouse in the world. The earliest known reference of it appears in Historiae adversus Paganos by Paulus Orosius, written around 415–417 AD. Standing …
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Sitting mere feet from the Polish border, the nearly millennium old city of Görlitz is a picturesque German town right on the banks of the Lusatian Neisse River. As Germany’s farthest-east town, it lies directly across from the Polish city of Zgorzelec, reachable by a short, 15-minute walk without customs headaches 🫡. A city dripping …
Castelo de Santo Antón, or Castle of San Antón, is a well-preserved time capsule from the 16th century, showcasing a fortress and striking example of the defensive structures built by King Felipe II to protect La Coruña, Spain. Situated in the Bay of Coruña, near the northwestern tip of Europe, the castle was a vital …
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While walking through the streets of downtown Seattle, Washington, you may not realize that you’re actually treading above a hidden city. Beneath your feet lies a secret network of forgotten storefronts – the remnants of old Seattle – now closed off to the public except through private tours or special access. Allegedly haunted, the dark, …
Famously known as the departure point for the RMS Titanic and the Mayflower, Southampton, England, is a fun city to explore. Its architecture and landmarks reflect the charm of a classic English town, with cobblestone streets, centuries-old homes, and 1.25 miles of a towering stone fortification wall built in the mid-1300s – complete with 29 …
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