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Top Art Museums in Washington D.C. You Must Visit

Washington, D.C. is one of the premier destinations globally for art enthusiasts, offering an extensive array of museums that range from grand, internationally recognized institutions to intimate, privately owned galleries. Visitors can explore an astonishing collection of masterpieces from renowned artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Monet, Rembrandt, and Goya, as well as notable works from contemporary talents like Calder, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein. With rotating exhibits throughout the year, there’s always something new to discover.

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Get the I Amsterdam Discount Card for Visitors

TheI amsterdam Card is a visitor discount card that provides free access to over 25 museums and attractions in Amsterdam, along with discounted admission to several others. Moreover, it includes free public transport, a complimentary canal cruise, and numerous restaurant discounts. The card can be purchased for 24, 48, or 72 hours. As might be expected, the card’s name is a nod to Amsterdam’s official slogan: “I amsterdam.”

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Best Discount Cards for Amsterdam Visitors

The popularI amsterdam City Card allows cardholders free access to over 50 museums and attractions, more than 60 discount offers at restaurants and attractions, a free canal cruise, and unlimited free public transit for the duration of validity. Cards are available for 24-, 48-, and 72-hour periods; each dual-purpose card is activated the first time it is used at an attraction, plus the first time it is used for public transit (the two features are activated independently). While the city card is valid for most major Amsterdam museums, there are some unfortunate omissions, particularly the Anne Frank Huis.

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Top Places to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near Albuquerque

Nothing conjures up the holiday season like a fresh Christmas tree. Moreover, there’s nothing more authentic than finding a tree to take home for Christmas in a national forest. The Albuquerque area is rich in that regard, with three close by: Santa Fe, Cibola, and Carson. Expect to make a day of this tree-cutting adventure. You’ll need to dress warmly and in layers because it is cooler in the forest than in Albuquerque. Wear shoes that will hold up to trudging through the forest floor, like boots or hiking shoes. Additionally, pack a picnic lunch or snacks, plus some hot chocolate or coffee, and ensure your vehicle is one that can safely handle a bit of off-roading. Always make sure you know the terrain before venturing across it.

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Luxury Afternoon Tea Experience at The Ritz London

Afternoon Tea at The Ritz in London is known worldwide and is something everyone traveling to the UK should experience. Tea at The Ritz is an institution in itself and is served in the spectacular Palm Court, which epitomizes the elegantly frivolous comfort of Edwardian high life. With an assortment of 18 types of tea to choose from, this delicious ritual truly does offer something for everyone. It has been awarded the prestigious Tea Guild Awards (Award of Excellence, Top London Afternoon Tea, Top London Afternoon Tea) for many years consecutively.

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Explore Mockingjay Filming Locations from The Hunger Games Series

Suzanne Collins’Hunger Gamesseries has become a global phenomenon, inspiring a four-part film saga. This movement from reality into a unique sci-fi universe features real-world filming locations in Germany. Director Francis Lawrence noted the difference in aesthetics between filming in Atlanta and the new locations in Germany and France, which brought a fresh perspective. The dark, authoritarian themes ofThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2resonate with the political context and history of the filming locations.

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Explore Manzanar National Historic Site: A Deep Dive into History

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the Secretary of War to create “Military Areas.” Consequently, anyone perceived to threaten the war effort was removed. Without any due process and given only days to decide on their homes, businesses, and possessions, all individuals of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast were forcibly relocated to “internment camps.” Notably, Manzanar in California was one of ten such camps established in the western United States, where over 10,000 Japanese Americans lived until the war’s conclusion in 1945.

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