Category: Travel & Explore
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Fairytale Village of Appenzell, Switzerland
Appenzell is a village in northeastern Switzerland and capital of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The village has been found in historical records since 11th century and has been under the Abbey of Saint Gall in nearby St. Gallen since 1223 A.D. The buildings in the village core, the parish church, the 1563 town hall,…
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Innsbruck – A Driving Tour
Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and the fifth-largest city in Austria. The city is about 20 miles north of Brenner Pass that divides Italy and Austria and is in close proximity to Bavaria, Germany and South Tyrol, Italy. The city is located in the broad valley between high mountains, the North Chain in the…
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Road Trip – Tucumcari to Albuquerque, NM
For many years, Tucumcari has been a popular stop for cross-country travelers on Interstate 40. It is the largest city on the highway between Amarillo, Texas and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Old U.S. Route 66 runs through the heart of Tucumcari via Route 66 Boulevard. Numerous businesses, including gasoline service stations, restaurants, and motels, were constructed to accommodate tourists as…
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Trevi Fountain – Rome, Italy
The Trevi Fountain is a world famous 18th-century fountain in Rome, Italy. It was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed in 1762. At a height of 26.3 meters (86 ft) high and width of 49.15 meters (161.3 ft), it is the largest Baroque fountain Rome and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The fountain marks the terminal point of the “modern” Acqua…
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A walking tour of Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne or Luzern (Swiss Standard German) is a city in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne. It is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and a nexus of economics, transportation, culture, and media in the region. Owing to its location on the…
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Grindelwald, Switzerland – Exploring the Jungfrau region
Grindelwald is a village in the Swiss Alps located at 1,034 m (3,392 ft) above sea level. It is overlooked by a section of the Bernese Alps from the Wetterhorn to the Eiger, which create a natural barrier. Together with the adjacent valley of Lauterbrunnen, the valley of Grindelwald forms part of the Jungfrau Region of the Bernese Oberland, between Interlaken and the main crest of the Bernese Alps.…
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A Drive to lake Davos, Switzerland
Davos is an Alpine resort town in the region of Graubunden in Switzerland. The town is in the Rhaetian Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Ranges. Davos is best known today for hosting the World Economic Forum, an annual meeting of global political and corporate leaders. Davos also has a long history of winter sport, and one of Switzerland’s largest ski…
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A Magical Day in London
Morning Arrival and Arsenal Adventure Our London escapade commenced with an energizing morning at Heathrow. Rashid and I eagerly anticipated the day ahead. Post a satisfying breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn, we embarked on our London tour. First stop: Arsenal. Despite being devoted fans of multiple clubs like Real Madrid, Inter Miami CF, Manchester…
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A Journey from Venice to Ljubljana via Trieste and Pula
The Serenity of Murano Our European escapade began in the City of Canals—Venice. This being our second visit, we opted for a quieter experience, immersing ourselves in the less crowded island of Murano. Known for its glassblowing artisans, Murano offered an intimate, relaxed atmosphere that contrasted sharply with the tourist-packed main islands. Our day culminated…
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