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Shanghai Streets; Xiquinho Silva/Flickr Shanghai is often described as both the Paris and New York of the East, which should hint at its status as China’s premier international metropolis. Modern, cultured, and packed with people (the population of 26 million is more than double that of Paris and New York City combined!), Shanghai offers visitors…
Summer days might be waning, but there’s plenty to look forward to. Come fall, it’s all about bonfires, chilly nights, hot chocolate, hayrides, and apple picking. And there are plenty of other ways to kick off the season, too. From September through November, the world hosts an array of festivals, some of which serve a…
There are few things in nature that have a lure as irresistible as a waterfall. People often trek countless miles, endure rain and insects, and sleep on the hard ground in order to catch a glimpse of the cascading water at the end of the journey. The excitement only builds as they inch closer and…
Over 244 million people — nearly three-and-a-half percent of the world’s population, live outside their home country. Those immigrants influence the world in numerous ways — changing the languages we hear, the holidays we celebrate, and the food we eat. Speaking of the latter, many imported dishes have even become more popular as sequels than…
You know the saying “busy is good”? Well, that’s true — but only to a certain extent. Take clamorous, congested cities, for example. Teeming with tens of millions of people, jam-packed streets, and raucous noises, these destinations can often feel stifling. And while some might argue that there’s magic in the madness, it’s important to…
Nothing says travel quite like walking through the ruins of an ancient civilization. From Iran to Peru, essential pieces of history are scattered across our globe, beckoning any and every traveler with an appreciation of the past and present to enter and explore. If ruins get you excited to travel further than ever before (you…