Summer is always the best time to be in Edinburgh. From May until September, the Scottish capital is experiencing its best weather of the year, and while sunshine is never guaranteed in this part of the world, temperatures can still hit average highs of 20°C (68°F). Admittedly, everyone else will have the same idea as […]
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I’ve spent a lot of years in Boston, and I have the fact that it’s a college town to thank for that. Thanks to the diverse schools here, I was able to find a small liberal arts school that fit me just right. All in all, I spent about eight years either living in Boston or
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Long gone are the days when Icelanders subsisted on fermented shark meat and sheep heads (although adventurous eaters can still find these interesting foods in Reykjavik!). Instead, the Icelandic capital’s best restaurants serve up a medley of intriguing courses inspired by traditional cooking but very much taking advantage of international influences. Reykjavik has two Michelin-starred
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From soaring mountain passes to epic coastal roads, the United Kingdom is home to some of the best road trips in the world. You won’t be short of UK road trip ideas when you’re planning your next trip, and from Scotland to Cornwall, you’re spoiled for choice. Drive the famous North Coast 500 to see
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Icelandic cuisine is often curious, but always exciting. Meat and fish-heavy, Iceland’s traditional dishes are born from an unyielding landscape and built on the necessity for survival. Living in a barren country that’s covered in snow and ice for much of the year, Icelanders long ago learned to utilize, and savor, every part of the
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Despite March being a little on the cold and rainy side, visiting Seattle in March is a great choice. The month is packed with fun events, from music festivals to wine showcases to celebrations of all different cultures. Enjoy the many unique sides of the Pacific Northwest when you plan a March vacation to Seattle.
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You never know what to expect when you’re visiting New York City in March. Some years, March is simply an extension of winter, filled with snowstorms and the need to bundle up. In other years, March is the definitive start of spring, when the weather starts to heat up enough that you just might get
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December is a magical time of year in the United States, and there’s really no better way to cap off the year than by hitting the road! Whether you’re looking to escape the cold at a tropical beach or embrace the snow on an epic ski trip, there are tons of incredible places to visit
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The sweet smell of mulled wine, the playful sound of Christmas music, and the mesmerizing twinkling of festive lights – a Christmas market is one of the most magical, enchanting, and wonderful places you can be in the run-up to Christmas. As the temperatures drop and the dark nights set in, a little Christmas shopping
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Nowhere else in the world throws a Christmas market like the Germans, and we know you’re going to love the tradition, the history, the festivity, and the food that awaits you across Germany during the holiday season! The best German Christmas markets are centuries old, with the oldest tracing their origins back as far as
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