Category: Travel & Explore
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Sue The T-Rex in Chicago

Sue is one of the largest, most extensive, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever found, at over 90 percent recovered by bulk. The fossil was discovered on August 12, 1990 by American explorer and fossil collector Sue Hendrickson, and was named after her. Sue is now a permanent feature at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. The finding of…
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An Afternoon in Madrid, Spain

After a morning of adventures at the Bernabeu, home of the Real Madrid Futbol club, our little trio—Rashid, Simone, and I—decided to embrace a slower pace for the afternoon in the Spanish capital. We sought a unique way to soak in the city’s charm, leading us to the iconic hop-on-hop-off tour bus. And oh, what…
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Riding the Bernina Express to St. Moritz, Switzerland

It’s one thing to read about the majestic landscapes that adorn the path of the Bernina Express, and entirely another to experience them firsthand. Our journey began with a strategic decision – to embark on a guided tour from Milan, a choice that would lay the groundwork for future adventures. The allure of navigating these…
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Medieval Abbey Library of Saint Gall, Switzerland

Rashid and I had set our hearts on exploring the quaint corners and historic marvels of Europe, and our journey led us to the charming city of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Nestled in our cozy resort in Oberstaufen, we charted a course through Austria and Switzerland, with St. Gallen as one of our destinations on a…
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Sedona to Grand Canyon Village – Road Trip

Sedona is a city in central Arizona at the foothill of the Rocky Mountain Range. Sedona’s main attraction is its array of red sandstone formations. The formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The red rocks form a popular backdrop for many activities, ranging from spiritual pursuits…
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A Half-day tour of Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the canton of Zürich. It is located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich. Zürich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and Zürich’s main railway station are the largest and busiest in the country. Zurich is easily navigable by walking and via public transportation. For visitors passing…
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A walking tour of Vienna

Vienna is the capital, largest city, and one of nine federal states of Austria. It is Austria’s most populous city with a population of about 3 million within the metropolitan area, nearly one-third of the country’s population. The city is Austria’s cultural, economic, and political center. Vienna ranks 5th largest by population in the European Union largest of all cities on the Danube river by population. Despite its populations size,…
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View from CN tower, Toronto

The CN Tower is a 553.3 meter (1815 ft) high concrete communications and observation tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1976, it held the record of “World’s tallest free standing structure” for 32 years, only surpassed by Burj Khalifa in 2007 and by Canton Tower in 2009. As of 2024, it still remains among…
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Tre Cime Di Lavaredo – Eastbound Trail to Rifugio Lavaredo

Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Drei Zinnen in German) are three distinctive battlement-like peaks, in northeastern Italy. They are probably one of the best-known mountain groups in the Alps. The three peaks, from east to west, are Cima Piccola (Little Peak), Cima Grande (Big Peak) and Cima Ovest (Western Peak). The most easily accessible support point around Drei Zinnen is Rifugio Auronzo (Auronzo…
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Grand Canyon West Excursions & Zip line Adventure

Grand Canyon West is a managed site at the north-west corner of Grand Canyon in Hualapai Native American reservation. It is a popular destination for its close proximity to Las Vegas, Nevada (unlike Grand Canyon National Park near Williams, AZ). Some of the notable attractions at this site includes the Grand Canyon Skywalk, Helicopter Rides…