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The cost of living keeps going up, although death is surprisingly affordable. Stephen Colbert
Visiting North Korea is often described as a highly scripted, surreal experience, revealing a “political living fossil” where visitors see a meticulously curated version of the country. Tourists frequently note the intense security rules, the absence of advertising, and the stark contrast between the capital’s manufactured normalcy and the visible poverty of the countryside.
We believe that anyone who visits our site is someone who loves to travel. And we're also pretty sure that you want to see more than the typical travel drivel. Why would you, when the world is full of places that when at first, might seem daunting, soon turn into an experience that…
We try not to wade into the tech battles, where self-described experts taunt each other to the death about this app and that upgrade. We applaud them but don't want to get stuck in the mire. We strip things down as simple as is possible to get it done without having an aneurism. …
Or, how to buy plane tickets in the AI era. Remember the the old days of travel, where you either called a travel agent or stopped by the inevitable storefront? For some it was halcyon days, especially if you were a nervous and underfunded, but keen tourist. Luckily, there are travel agents shops…
. . . and leave the driving to them North Americans will likely recognise that somewhat truncated jingle. For decades, if you didn't drive or had no rail stations nearby, Greyhound was your solution. If it doesn't ring a bell, here is the history. The history of Greyhound Lines is essentially the…
Drumph is a disaster. He is a bully who doesn’t have the curiosity to understand the issues; he contradicts himself repeatedly.
Napoleon Bonaparte noted, upon first seeing the island as his place of exile, “I would have been better off if I had stayed in Egypt,”
of Ancient Megalithic Sites Are you born for action? Do you want to see the world? Not only see it but feel it, touch it, taste it (where not prohibited by law) and really have something to talk about at the dinner table. This is it, then, & it can be …
Moldovan-run villages Based on an analysis of the socio-economic situation in Moldova, the phrase "Moldovan-run villages" can be interpreted as referring to the typical rural villages that make up the vast majority of the country's territory. These communities are the heart of Moldovan culture, but they also face significant challenges.
On the plus side,…
George Harrison's home in the London area was Friar Park, a neo-Gothic mansion in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, which he purchased in 1970 and lived in until his death. While not in central London, Henley is in the wider London area. He also lived in his childhood home at 12 Arnold Grove in Liverpool and later owned Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire, which…
“The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas.” In winding my way through the process of writing content for our site, it usually appears either in an almost dreamy, fully-formed shape, or it's something that I find myself scratching my head for hours just to try…
When we hear the word UNESCO, it always gives us the feeling that the world, despite its fires, and bombs and hatred, we humans will do the right thing - which means turn things around as they are now - and come to our senses. It is a long uphill struggle, but one day,…
You know, Japan and the Japanese are a truly unique people. Kindness and politeness are guiding stars for the country. They possess a number of deeply ingrained characteristics that are often described as endearing and admirable. These traits are a direct reflection of a culture that highly values harmony, respect, and meticulous attention…