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Ljubljana city guide: what to see in Slovenia’s capital
Ljubljana, previously known as Emona during the Celtic Period, has been around since the 1st century, but legend has it that Jason, a Greek mythical hero who slew a dragon …
Madrid city guide: one of Spain’s beloved cities
Barcelona may be one of the most-visited cities in Spain, but it’s sister city, Madrid, can be just as wonderful if not better. The city was officially established in the 9th century, …
Santa Marta city guide: what to do and see in Colombia’s vacation hotspot
Santa Marta is a little unknown destination that many may not even think to visit when heading to Colombia, but it’s a surprisingly beautiful vacation hotspot with beaches and gorgeous views …
These are the happiest countries in the world for 2019
Every year, 156 countries are rated on the happiness scale, released by the World Happiness Report and created by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. This year’s report “focuses on …
São Paulo city guide: local favorites
Before São Paulo was founded by Jesuit Missionaries in the mid-1500s, it was home to native tribes who have been living there for thousands of years. However, when Europeans set …
Seville city guide: what to do and see in one of Spain’s best cities
Madrid and Barcelona may be the two topmost visited cities in Spain, but there are other places that are charming and just as wonderful to spend a few days in. One …
Rio de Janeiro city guide: what to do in the “Marvelous City”
Before the Portuguese landed in Brazil in the 1500s, the continent was inhabited by native tribes. The Portuguese began to build colonies in the New World, but Rio was not …
Out and about in Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur
The city of Kuala Lumpur was established only a few hundred years ago in 1857. At first, the area was a jungle, turned tin mine, turned trading center for tin …
Consider adding these sites to your next trip to Tehran
A semi-recent discovery has revealed that society lived in the Tehran area 7,000 years ago. However, the earliest mention of Tehran only dates back to the 13th century. For many …