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Italy’s Puglia: Rich in Tradition, Culture, Cuisine
Puglia, positioned in the heel of Italy’s “boot,” is a lesser-known region to tourists. In fact, Puglia (a.k.a. Apulia, the Latin name for the region), has remained almost untouched by visitors. Its...
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Malta: As Sweet as Honey
Malta, with its mild climate and peacefulness, is a real gem. Its name is derived from the original Phoenician word “Maleth,” meaning “shelter” or “haven.” The ancient Greeks called it “Melite,” which...
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Celebrating Yalda, the Longest Night of the Year
As Earth orbits around the center of the solar system, the sun shines bright on the planet, casting life and energy. Living beings are animated subject to the absolute light of a moving and blazing...
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The Undiscovered Delights of Luxembourg City
Luxembourg, that tiny country situated in the heart of Europe and the world’s only Grand Duchy, is not a big tourist destination, which is surprising given its rich history and heritage. Surrounded by...
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The Many Charms of Turkish Thrace
Some of the most fought-over areas in the old Roman world can be found in Thrace, a region in southeast Europe whose historical boundaries have varied since antiquity. Over centuries, the region was...
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Brussels: A ‘Village’ of European Culture
As the capital of one of the youngest countries in Europe, Brussels has a lot to offer—from a medieval old town with a rich heritage to a modern city for art and culture lovers. It is also city of...
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Bern and Interlaken: Pearls of Switzerland
In September of last year I spent a few days in Switzerland and visited Bern and Interlaken. Although Switzerland’s busy capital city, Bern projects the kind of charm that is usually found only in...
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