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10 things to know before you arrive in Istanbul

Modern day Istanbul is a thriving metropolis packed with history, food, and culture. Once home to Byzantine emperors, Ottoman sultans, and the Young Turks, it offers a wealth of palaces, museums, and mosques. People are walking, talking, eating, and throwing their hands around everywhere you look, so…
Kyle Coleman
August 22, 2016

Tel Aviv: 9 things you don’t know

1. The city's name means "Ancient Spring" Chosen from multiple suggestions in 1910 after the creation of the settlement near the old port of Jaffa, Tel Aviv is composed of Aviv, Spring, and Tel, a layered hill created by superposed civilizations representing the heritage of…
Kyle Coleman
July 12, 2016

10 things to know before you arrive in Paris

When you're planning a trip to Paris, the City of Light sparkles in your imagination with the dreamy shimmer of a mirage: the soaring Eiffel Tower, the ancient gargoyles of Notre Dame, and latte and delectable croissants in tiny cafes. Paris will steal your heart with its style,…
Kyle Coleman
June 30, 2016

10 things to know before you arrive in Edinburgh

Photo Credit: "Coastal Edinburgh" by Stuart Caie The ancient capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is a city shaped by its place in dramatic historical events and dominated by its imposing  and Gothic buildings. International visitors fall in love with Edinburgh every year, intrigued by the trove…
Kyle Coleman
June 24, 2016

10 things to know before you arrive in Rome

Photo Credit: "Rome" by Moyan Brenn. Don't be fooled by the crumbling ruins, Baroque churches and the nagging feeling you've stumbled onto a movie set. Rome may be packed with millennia of history, but this is a vibrant, living city—not a museum. Yes, that's the…
Kyle Coleman
June 24, 2016

10 things to know before you arrive in Brussels

Brussels is a multicultural, medieval delight. While the de facto capital of the European Union plays host to 14 million business travellers each year, the unique city has plenty to offer vacationers and wonderful places to stay. Hire a bike, jump on a tram or head…
Kyle Coleman
June 23, 2016

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