Stephanie Cherry

Top 11 Must-See Attractions in Lausanne

The French-speaking Swiss city of Lausanne is often overlooked by visitors in favor of its larger, more famous neighbor, Geneva, but that’s a mistake.

Rich in art and culture, with a youthful vibe and a gorgeous lakeside location, Lausanne may be a small city, but it has much to offer. From beaches and boat rides to vineyards and pop-up bars, these top activities will make any trip here a real delight.

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Enhance Your Niagara Falls Experience with a Trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Often maligned as tacky, dingy, and disappointingly kitsch, Niagara Falls suffers a bad rap. Recently, it has even had to fend off the dubious distinction of being named Canada’s worst tourist trap. However, as a long-time Ontarian (albeit one who now lives full-time in Paris), I’m throwing out an unpopular opinion: anyone who berates the Falls didn’t do them the right way.

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Optimal Travel Times for San José, Costa Rica

San José and the Central Valley of Costa Rica possess some of the most pleasant weather in the world, featuring average daily temperatures of 24–28°C (75–82°F). Days can be warm with cool nights, but the temperature remains consistent throughout the year. The climate is so accommodating that locals often feel spoiled, complaining about even the slightest temperature changes. It is important to note that wetter months exist; traveling from May through November likely means experiencing some rain.

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Top 8 National Parks and Reserves to Explore in Texas

Everything is bigger in Texas, from the ranches to the portions, but the state’s two national parks are true giants. Big Bend National Park in West Texas covers a staggering 1252 square miles of the Chisos Mountain range and the Rio Grande basin, while the state’s highest peaks and colorful fall foliage lure hikers to the 135-sq-mile Guadalupe Mountains National Park, beyond the oil-field emptiness of the Permian Basin.

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Top Foods and Beverages to Try in Kenya

Despite Kenya’s complex cultural influences drawn from as far afield as the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, its cuisine remains relatively unknown outside of East Africa. Thanks to a long history of trade along the Swahili coast, spices from India and the Persian Gulf have permeated Kenya’s cooking culture, and Indian workers introduced another layer of spicy complexity during the British colonial era.

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Top 5 Authentic Halloween Destinations in Europe for 2025

While events in historic cities like Dublin, London, Bucharest, and Prague can be frightfully fun, exploring alternative Halloween destinations across Europe can lead you to some of the most authentically spooky settings that the continent has to offer. If you have a curious spirit, dare to visit these chilling landscapes for a truly unique sense of dread this Halloween.

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Discover Victoria, Texas: An Exciting Arts and Music Hub

From its remarkable arts scene to its vibrant nightlife, Victoria exudes a certain charm that isn’t often credited to south Texas. Only two hours from Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Corpus Christi, it is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway – with a positively delightful downtown that is a haven for history lovers and a food scene that’s a BBQ connoisseur’s dream.

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