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Don’t Miss the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice

When you think of Venice, what comes to mind? Perhaps canals, gondolas, and palaces? It might surprise you, but Venice is also home to Italy’s most important collection of modern art, the Peggy Guggenheim Museum. The museum showcase’s American heiress Peggy Guggenheim’s personal collection, most of which she acquired between 1938-1946. See works of cubism, surrealism, abstract expressionism, and more. The works are housed in a palace along the Grand Canal, which includes a lovely Read more

OGG, MCO, SNA? Here’s How Airports Got Their Codes

Some are pretty easy to decipher – take ATL (Atlanta) and SEA (Seattle). But others are a little less obvious – why is Orlando known as MCO? Here’s a brief history of how airport codes came to be. In the first decades of flying, there weren’t many airports. The few that existed went by a city’s 2-letter National Weather Service code. For example, San Francisco was SF. But as air travel expanded, the 2-letter combinations Read more

Windswept Beaches and Limestone Spires: Travel Australia’s Great Ocean Road

It’s one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Just a couple hours outside Melbourne lies the Great Ocean Road, which spans 249 miles along Australia’s southwest coastline. You can explore it on a road trip over a few days, or if you’re short on time you can take a day tour of the highlights. Throughout the Great Ocean Road, expect to see a wide variety of scenery. The unique landscape includes everything from sandy Read more

Conquer Your Fear of Heights and Climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge

While not for the faint of heart, climbing the 440-foot tall Harbor Bridge in Sydney isn’t as perilous as it might sound. Climbers are outfitted with a specially designed bridge suit as well as a securely attached safety wire. First, climb up through the arches of the bridge, traversing catwalks and ladders. Admire the views along the way before reaching the 440-foot summit. Take in the breathtaking panorama, including Sydney Opera House and even the Read more

For a Thai-Inspired Happy Hour, Try this Delicious Tom Yum Cocktail

It might sound strange – a cocktail inspired by tom yum soup, the sour and spicy specialty from Thailand. Skeptical ourselves, it turned out to be a unique and refreshing drink that we’d happily make again. The recipe comes courtesy of Banyan Tree Koh Samui, a beautiful resort in Thailand. Tom Yum Cocktail 2 oz rum 1 ½ oz lime juice ¾ oz sugar syrup 6 lime wedges 3 oz sliced lemongrass ½ oz brown Read more

Bangkok’s Famous Maeklong Railway Market Sits on Functioning Train Tracks

It’s one of Thailand’s largest seafood markets – but the Maeklong Railway Market’s main claim to fame comes from its unusual setting. The Bangkok market is literally set up on the train tracks. When the train approaches, vendors quickly disassemble their awnings and step aside to make way. Metal tables holding seafood and fresh meat are wheeled away from the oncoming train. I saw this amazing market when I was in Bangkok last month. It Read more

Visit the “Guggenheim of Wine:” Bordeaux’s Wine Museum

Bordeaux is the heart of France’s wine country, and it’s a fitting location for the state-of-the-art Cité du Vin – an immersive tribute to history and science of the region’s favorite beverage. Before you step inside, you’ll first be wowed by the building’s stunning architecture. Designed by the Parisian firm XTU Architects, the contemporary glass and steel structure resembles a swirling wine glass. Once in the museum you’ll find a variety of fascinating exhibits. Learn Read more

Scientists Use Laser Technology to Restore Rome’s Ancient Catacombs

Closed to the public for years, the spectacular Roman catacombs are on the verge of reopening thanks to painstaking and decades-long restoration efforts. 1,600-year-old frescoes decorate the catacombs, which comprise of nearly 26,000 tombs stretching across 7.5 miles. However, the frescoes had been completely obscured by dirt and grime that had accumulated over the centuries. To restore the artwork, experts used state-of-the-art laser technology which allowed them to remove the contaminants without harming the paint. Read more

You Can Sleep in the Sky in This Transparent Glass Pod Above the Sacred Valley

Here’s a unique hotel experience that’s not for the faint of heart. Skylodge Adventure Suites offer guests the chance to experience Peru’s mystical Sacred Valley from an utterly breathtaking vantage point. Spend the night in a clear glass capsule, suspended from the cliff-side over 1,000 feet above the ground. These sky suites are actually quite cozy and spacious. Each of the three total pods can sleep up to 8 people, with four beds, a dining Read more

There’s a Rare Blue Bear That Lives Only in Alaska

It seems counter-intuitive, but American black bears aren’t always black. They can be brown, blonde, white – and even blue. These unique blue bears are known as glacier bears. Their fur is silvery-blue or grayish in color, and they belong to an extremely rare subspecies which is native to only one place in the world: Southeast Alaska. Glacier bears live in Glacier Bay National Park as well as the Tongass National Forest. On occasion, they Read more

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