Travel

July 25, 2019

This Greek Island Will Pay You and Your Family to Move There

If the idea of living on a Greek island ever appealed to you, now might be your chance to make the move. In an effort to jumpstart the population, the small island of Antikythera is offering incredible incentives for families to put down roots. This includes housing, free land, and monthly living subsidy of €500 ($565) for the first three years of residence.

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July 15, 2019

Traveling Artist Captures Europe’s Charming Cityscapes with Watercolor and Ink

While many travelers keep their camera in tow, artist Danny Hawk brings along his sketchbooks too. His colorful ink and watercolor sketches are painted en plein air, capturing the architecture, streets, and rural landscapes of Europe. Hawk has always had a love for drawing, but like many creative people, he struggled to find the time to pursue his art. He reveals, “Growing up as a kid, art was one of my favorite subjects.

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July 5, 2019

7 Fascinating Facts About England’s Mysterious Stonehenge

One of the most famous ancient monuments in history, Stonehenge has long captured the imagination of the public. The prehistoric monument, which is located in Wiltshire, England, is shrouded in mystery. Its enigmatic nature has made the site infamous since its rediscovery in the 18th century and now over 1 million people a year flock to walk among the stones. What is it about Stonehenge that makes it so fascinating?

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July 3, 2019

7 Things to Do in Portland for Art and Culture Lovers

Portland is a city that has gained a reputation for its idiosyncrasies. It has the unofficial tagline of “Keep Portland Weird,” and the television show Portlandia exemplified this in a series of comedic sketches riffing on the Pacific Northwest locale. (Including one about adult hide and seek.) Although the show put Portland on the proverbial map, the city had arrived long before it premiered.

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