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Gilded Ambition: a Tour of Schönbrunn Palace

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Jul 23, 2014 / 0 comments

Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its program in Vienna with Gilded Ambition: a Tour of Schönbrunn Palace, a walk within the spectacular interiors of the Habsburgs’ summer residence and a close consideration of the interwoven history of the Habsburg Monarchy.
 

Street Food in Mongolia

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Jul 22, 2014 / 0 comments

snsvs: I saw this post on street food in Mongolia, and knew it would be a perfect match for your interests (and travels). I asked the UB Post if we could republish it; indeed as you can see, they said yes.

Exploring New York with Moon and Julie Schwietert Collazo

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Jul 17, 2014 / 0 comments

Everyone loves Moon Handbooks - they are, by far, the most interesting travel guidebooks available. Packed with photos, tips, and the essence of place, these are guides for thinking people, that love to learn more, more, more about where they are going.

Monsters Don't Ride on Airplanes

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Jul 16, 2014 / 0 comments

If you've ever ridden an airplane, you know exactly what can happen when a kid is onboard. It can range from stress to boredom to ear pain. It's never easy, but it's even worse when the kid in question is YOUR kid. Now, we can deal with the ear pain (nursing a baby, gum, jaw exercises by making funny faces, etc.), but the stress and boredom are a bit more difficult.

Travel for Everyone with Tarita’s Travel Connections

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Jul 12, 2014 / 0 comments

Some of us are lucky enough to fall into careers that we love, where just coming to work is a joyful part of the day. Fewer have been purposeful, have seized the brass ring and gotten into those careers through hard work, perseverance and, yes, even a little bit of luck.

This is Happening Now

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Jul 10, 2014 / 0 comments

There’s something special about live theatre. Not only the magic of performance, but also being present for something that changes every night. Yes, the dialogue is the same, but the actors, crew, and audience make it different each night. No wonder we love it so.

How Not to Calm a Child on a Plane

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Jul 09, 2014 / 0 comments

Have you ever held treasure in your hands? You know, those books that make you laugh out loud throughout the entire book, nod your head in agreement, text best friends great lines, and induce a flurry of both written and oral recommendations on book sites and in person?

Empress of the Night Author Eva Stachniak on Writing, Travel, and Inspiration

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Jul 08, 2014 / 0 comments

In the maelstrom of facts and myths that is history, dates, personages, and events both cataclysmic and small swirl throughout time, gradually losing force as new events take place, new rulers ascend, new wars obliterate memories of past battles.

Roadschooling: The Ultimate Guide to Education Through Travel

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Jul 02, 2014 / 0 comments

Many of you know firsthand that travel is an education. By opening yourself up to learning about where you are, you gain a far broader knowledge of the world than any other methods combined.

Get Castled Out in Birmingham

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Jun 26, 2014 / 0 comments

Did you know that Birmingham is Britain’s second-largest city? It gets lost in the shadow of London, but there is much to see and do here. Birmingham is a city rich in history, perfect for exploring the past.

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