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Ever wonder why Independence Day is celebrated with shooting off fireworks? Turns out, the explosions were a personal request of founding father John Adams. In a letter to his wife Abigail, he even suggested the anniversary be marked with a long list of things including “illuminations from one end of this continent to the other…
Photo Credit: Arnaud Dessein If there’s one thing you need to do when you’re in England, it’s sit down for a proper tea. There’s nothing quite like taking a break from the day, sipping on delectable drinks, and munching on some petit fours. Unfortunately, many of us can’t get over to London just like that,…
The temperatures are rising and late-spring’s long-awaited Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. Whether you see the annual holiday as a time to party, a time to relax, or a time to remember, most people will agree that it’s a good time to get out of town without having to worry about using…
Photo Credit: Memorial Student Center Texas A&M University, Flickr Did you know that Cinco de Mayo (on May 5) is not Mexican independence day? Did you also know that the U.S. parties harder for Cinco de Mayo than Mexico does? ‘Tis true, amigos. Cinco de Mayo commemorates a Mexican battle victory — the triumph at…
Traveling is awesome. Vacationing is even better. But we get that both (yes, even those recreational travels you choose to make) can induce some major stress and anxiety. And one stress that often weighs most heavily is, in fact, weight. In a survey conducted by TripAdvisor, researchers found that 69 percent of those polled said…
Photo: Thinkstock/moodboard When airlines announce new service between two cities, it doesn’t just create more flight options. It also drives down airfares. This spring, new routes from major carriers like American, JetBlue, United, and Virgin America will mean big savings on service both in the U.S. and abroad. Here are the 10 routes with the…
Photo by Rennett Stowe via Flickr The Spring Equinox is just around the corner. Come March 20, it’s officially spring, meaning it will once again be one of our favorite times of year. (Who are we kidding? We love every time of the year!) But spring holds a special place in our frozen winter hearts.…
Se você está prestes a visitar NYC e tiver tempo de sobra, saiba que há cidades bem interessantes e próximas à Big Apple que valem muito a pena conhecer. O tempo de viagem até a mais distante da lista é de, aproximadamente, 3 horas e meia. Lembrando que de trem é possível reduzir consideravelmente esse…
For some families, there’s no better destination than Disneyland or Disney World. The costumed characters like Mickey and Snow White, abundance of rides like Space Mountain, and nightly shows mean boredom will not be a factor. But with long lines, expensive admission and dining options, and huge crowds, “The Happiest Place on Earth” definitely isn’t…
Considering that holiday decorations seem to spring up the day after Halloween, it’s safe to say people (and marketers) look forward to the Christmas season. Twinkling lights, snowmen, and gorgeously embellished trees fill the streets, creating an undeniably jubilant atmosphere. We love squeezing in as many holiday-centric festivities as possible — from attending holiday parades…
