Katelyn Long

Ultimate Guide to St. George’s Church in Oplenac, Serbia

Like many Orthodox temples,St. George’s Church at Oplenac, just outside of Topala, Serbia, appears unassuming on the exterior. Although its white marble facade topped with copper domes stands out from the surrounding forest landscape, there’s no indication of the stunning artistry that lies inside, which features over 40 million tiles of jewel-toned Murano glass mosaic work. These beautiful mosaics span nearly every corner of the church’s nave and underground crypt.

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Exploring Modern Paris: A Context Travel Walking Tour Review

When I was invited byContext Travelto join a walking tour exploring how the layout of Paris was transformed in the 19th century by city planner Baron Georges Eugène Haussmann, I gladly accepted. I wanted to get a better understanding of the profound urban transformation that Paris underwent—but more importantly, learn more about the social and political forces behind these changes.

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Ultimate Gay Travel Guide to Cannon Beach & Northern Oregon Coast

With its stunning, rocky shoreline, smooth-as-glass beaches, and friendly, relatively affordable towns, the northern Oregon coast has become increasingly well known over the years as the Northwest’s premier Pacific playground – it’s a very popular destination among LGBT residents and visitors of nearby Portland (just a 90-minute drive from Cannon Beach) and Seattle (about 3.5 hours away).

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