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Venice, Italy: The Floating City of Romance!

Venice, Italy: The Floating City of Romance!

Venice is a unique city because it is built entirely on water.  It extends along 118 separate islands divided by canals but connected by more than four hundred bridges.  The city is a treasure trove for art lovers, classical music lovers, and food lovers.  The entire city is listed as a World Heritage Site.  Historically, the city was the capital of the Venetian...

Bangers and Mash

Bangers and Mash

One of the most delicious comfort foods in England is Bangers and Mash.  To be more specific, it is a plate of Cumberland sausage and mashed potatoes.  Cumberland sausage is a pork sausage, usually seasoned with black pepper, white pepper, nutmeg, sage, sugar, and other spices.  The sausage’s namesake comes from the ancient county of Cumberland, England, which...

old town of kotor

Kotor: Montenegro’s most beautiful town!

Situated on a small bay in southern Montenegro lies the picturesque town of Kotor.  Founded over 2000 years ago, this little town is home to Europe’s southernmost fjord, as well as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.  This little city boasts a picturesque harbor, beaches, medieval walled villages, al fresco dining, and rolling hills.  In recent years...

Join the Underground Movement

Join the Underground Movement

The London Underground, or as it is known by the locals, “The Tube”, is the official subway system of London.  It is also the oldest subway system in the world; it first opened to the public in 1863 under the reign of Queen Victoria.  What began with a steam engine under the streets of London, has now evolved into one of the world’s busiest and best...