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Oct 25, 2024 | 
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Italy's Underrated 'Little Jerusalem' Is A Picturesque Medieval Village Perched On A Hill JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock Italy has no shortage of picturesque medieval villages, from a unique Scottish-Italian medieval town to Gangi, which was ranked as one the most beautiful in all of Italy, but there is only one with the title of "Little Jerusalem." In the Tuscan countryside, far away from the hustle and bustle of Florence, Venice, and Rome, lies the enchanting hilltop town of Pitigliano. Offering a...
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
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4 hours agoFor centuries, residents of Emilia-Romagna have disagreed about which of its two main cities invented tortellini, but the truth may be neither did. I'm seated at the three-Michelin starred Osteria Francescana, and can't believe my luck. It's been eight years since I first attempted to snag a …
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
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Discover The Site Of Arizona's Most Recent Volcanic Eruption At This Unique Hiking Paradise
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Did you know that around 1,000 years ago, there was a one-year-long volcanic eruption in Arizona? Well, now you do. The remains of it are still around, and you can discover them for yourself: Sunset Crater Volcano, located in the Coconino National Forest, just a short drive from Sedona, Arizona.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
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Stunning Countries Where Tourists Are Not Just Welcome But Encouraged To Visit
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Venice. Dubrovnik. Bali. Santorini. The Galápagos Islands. So many of the world's most beloved travel destinations are struggling with rampant and destructive overtourism.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
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The Valley Of Dreams Is Home To Some Of The Most Out Of This World Hiking Trails
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The Valley of Dreams is aptly named — everything here seems as it has been pulled straight from a dream or perhaps another planet.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
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Tourists Adore This Quirky Arizona Ghost Town That Feels More Alive Than Any Other
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Free-roaming wild burros? Gunslinger shootouts, just like in the movies? A ghost town that is (somewhat) devoid of ghosts? If all that piques your curiosity, you should visit Oatman, a former mining town turned beloved tourist destination in the rugged Black Mountains of northwestern Arizona.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
explore.com | Shelly Abramovich
Hidden In New York Is A Unique Public Garden Packed With European-Style Charms
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When most people think of New York City, they surely picture towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and neon lights. Yet hidden away in the Riverdale section of northwest Bronx is a peaceful surprise: Wave Hill, a 28-acre public garden and cultural center.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
explore.com | Shelly Abramovich
Why Belize's World-Famous Great Blue Hole Dive Site Can Be So Dangerous
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The Great Blue Hole, located 62 miles off the coast of Belize in Central America, is one of the most iconic dive sites in the world. This giant marine sinkhole, measuring about 1,000 feet in diameter and plunging over 400 feet deep (it's even visible from space!), draws thousands of divers every year, intrigued by its mysterious depths and underwater wonders.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
explore.com | Shelly Abramovich
The Remote Islands Off The Coast Of San Francisco With A Nickname Befitting Their Danger
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"Farallon" sounds like the name a sci-fi villain would give to their secret lair — and the reality behind it isn't so far removed. Just beyond the horizon of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge lies an eerie group of rocky islands known as the Farallon Islands.
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Oct 12, 2024 | 
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One Of America's Most Haunted Spots Is A Legendary California Home With A Horrifying History
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In the heart of Old Town San Diego, California, stands the Whaley House. On the outside, it appears to be a classic, welcoming, historic American home, with its lovely green shutters, brick walls, and white columns. But within, it's anything but.
