10 best spots in US for cherry blossoms in 2023

With the emergence of their fluffy, delicate flowers, blossoming cherry trees are a springtime delight to behold. All over the USA, people celebrate their appearance with annual festivals, or just simply get outside to special spots and take in the cherries’ natural beauty. As another blooming season approaches, here are the 10 best places to…

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5 best road trips in Ecuador

Perched on the shoulder of South America, Ecuador is a patchwork of dramatic landscapes, from white sandy beaches and rolling grasslands to dense rainforests and majestic mountains. Despite its modest size, the country packs a mighty punch thanks to its breathtaking terrain, which takes in the Amazon, the Andes and the awesome archipelago of the…

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Everything you need to know about Interrail passes

Using an Interrail pass to ride trains around Europe has been a rite of passage for travelers since the 1970s, back when the Berlin Wall was still standing and ABBA was topping the charts.  Of course, much has changed in Europe since then, but the Interrail pass endures as the ultimate ticket to ride. Here's…

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St Patrick’s Day 2023 in Dublin: all you need to know

Ireland's national holiday is always a celebration — and there's no place better to take part in the St Patrick's Day party than in Dublin.  This raucous day will be marked in 2023 with a huge festival, a street parade, parties until late, Guinness, lots of Guinness – and enough emerald-colored merchandise to fill the city’s…

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14 of the best things to do in Normandy: historic sites and tasty cider

Normandy: the northwest region of France rolls off an English-speaking tongue as easily as a French one. It’s known for its bucolic countryside and impossibly long stretches of beach where the famous D-Day landings during WWII. Beyond the shores lies much to discover: a rich literary history, four protected designation of origin cheeses, and of…

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