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November 21, 2023

London’s Mile-Long Kingsway Exchange Tunnels to Receive $268M Renovation

In the 1940s, a mile-long series of tunnels called the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels were constructed underneath Central London. Encompassing an area of 8,000 square miles and stretching 7.6 meters in diameter, these subterranean pathways were designed to protect Londoners during the WWII Blitz.

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November 13, 2023

Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminal Gets Gorgeous Makeover Inspired by Nature

After three and a half years, Singapore's Changi Airport has revealed Terminal 2's stunning makeover.

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November 9, 2023

Newly Opened Parisian Restaurant Captures the Glamour of the Roaring 20s

If you’d like to travel back in time for an evening, there's a restaurant in Paris that will make you...

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November 9, 2023

Join “Thanksgiving Grandma” Wanda and Her “Thanksgiving Grandson” Jamal for Dinner in This Unique Airbnb Experience

Over the last eight years, Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton have gotten together each year for Thanksgiving. In 2016, the pair became friends after Dench mistakenly texted Hinton, thinking she was inviting her grandson over for dinner. After a confusing exchange, Hinton asked her if he could still come over, to which Dench agreed, since grandmas wouldn't let anyone go without a plate of food. And so, a holiday tradition was born.

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November 6, 2023

42 New Sites Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List

This year, UNESCO has added 42 new sites to the UNESCO World Heritage list, bringing the total up to 1,199...

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October 8, 2023

The Oldest Restaurant in the World Has Been in Operation for 300 Years

Many of the dishes we enjoy today are the result of age-old recipes being passed down from generation to generation.

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October 4, 2023

Retired Couple Books 51 Back-To-Back Cruises Because It’s Cheaper Than a Retirement Home

Have you ever taken a vacation and had so much fun that you wished it could go on forever? For Marty and Jess Ansen, a retired Australian couple, they enjoyed being at sea so much that they have booked 51 back-to-back cruises.

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September 20, 2023

Spend a Night in These Renovated 1920s Train Carriages to Experience Luxurious Rail Travel

Have you ever wished you could travel back in time?

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September 4, 2023

Insightful Map Reveals Different Etiquette Practices Around the World

No matter how much research you do before a trip, some culture shock is inescapable.

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August 7, 2023

American Airlines Pilot Schools Passengers on Respectful Flight Etiquette

These days, horror stories about flying are more common than ever. Whether it's rowdy passengers who were overserved to entitled travelers putting their bare feet on the armrest, traveling isn't easy when people aren't using common courtesy. And, apparently, one American Airlines pilot has had enough. An Instagram video shared by comedy writer Anna Leah Maltezos includes an unusual announcement by the pilot.

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