Film and television can be huge drawcards for attracting tourism to travel destinations; The Lord of the Rings for New Zealand, Tiffany’s Manhattan flagship store from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider for Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom in Cambodia. If you’re fulfilling the lifelong dream of a […]
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American Thanksgiving History and Traditions Explained
Every year on the fourth Thursday in November, millions of Americans gather for a Thanksgiving Day feast, filled with family, friends, turkey and pumpkin pie. People all over the country travel far and wide to gather around a table to give thanks with their closest family and friends. However, the […]
Christmas River Cruise from Basel to Nuremberg
Did you think river cruising was only for the warmer months? Think again! Did you know you can see the Europe less-seen as the festive season breathes new life into this old continent? Marvel at gothic architecture before following the city’s illuminated streets towards the Christmas Markets, where you can […]
Rhine River Festive Time Highlights
There’s something about travelling through Europe in the winter-time that makes your skin tingle and body fill with warmth, despite the cooler temperatures outside. The Christmas atmosphere in this continent is truly magical; there’s simply no space for bah humbug! While the countries that make up Europe celebrate the festive […]
How to Celebrate Bastille Day in Paris
On the 14th of July each year, France celebrates its national day. While in Western countries, we know it as Bastille Day, in France it is called le 14 Juillet (the 14th of July) or la fête nationale (the national holiday). France’s most important national holiday celebrates the Storming of […]
7 Best Places to Celebrate 4th July in America
Every year, on July 4th Americans around the globe celebrate their national day of Independence. The Fourth of July (also known as Independence Day) has been a federal holiday since 1941, however the tradition of celebrating Independence traces back to the 18th century. On 2nd July in 1776, the Continental […]