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Ultimate Guide to a Perfect Weekend in Seattle

Considering its relatively short history, the city of Seattle has undergone significant transformations since it was established as a frontier logging town in 1869. Throughout the years, it has morphed into a gold rush launchpad, an aviation and tech manufacturing center, a home for grunge and counterculture, a politically progressive hub, and a hotbed of innovation. Each facet contributes to the city’s vibrant character. Even with just a couple of days to spare, we can guide you through a fulfilling weekend in this multifaceted city.

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Top Destinations to Celebrate Apollo 11 Anniversary

The moon has captivated humankind forever, inspiring mythology, songs, art, and scientific observation. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 missions that took humankind to the moon, and NASA recently announced plans to send astronauts back. All eyes are on the sky, pondering our nearest celestial neighbor. If you want to get to know the moon more intimately than from 238,900 miles away, here are some ways you can celebrate the Apollo 11 anniversary and have lunar experiences here on Earth.

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Experience Stunning Sunsets and Art: Top Free Activities in Hoi An

Visitors to Vietnam often cite charming Hoi An as one of their favourite cities. A thriving medieval port city that was reduced to a backwater country town by the late 18th century, Hoi An was more recently reborn as a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site for its well-preserved Old Town. Nowadays, up to five million people visit Hoi An annually, most spending a modest VND 120,000 for a ticket to see five of the town’s 22 heritage attractions or not-so-modest sums on getting tailor-made clothing and shoes at the town’s more than 300 tailor shops.

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Experience the Belgrade to Bar Railway: The Best Train Journey in the Balkans

Dramatic is the operative word for the Belgrade–Bar railway line, which promises authentic culture and geographic riches around every bend as it rumbles over unsullied, mountainous landscape from the Serbian capital to Montenegro’s Adriatic Coast. During the 12-hour journey, the train disappears into the Dinaric Alps, charges through canyons, teeters on stilted bridges spanning river gorges, and skims atop an ancient tectonic lake.

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Essential Guide to Traveling in Nicaragua: Tips for a Safe Trip

From lava-spewing volcanoes to idyllic, far-away beaches,Nicaragua’snatural landscape measures up to some of the world’s best. However, a series of clashes between anti-government protestors and supporters of President Daniel Ortega have resulted in significant turmoil, causing the death of 325 Nicaraguans in the spring of 2018 and creating an air of uncertainty over the entire country.

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Experience the Real ‘Lion King’ Animals in Africa

From Banzai, Simba and Shenzi to Pumbaa, Timon and Zazu, the characters ofThe Lion Kinghave captivated millions, both young and old, since the original animated feature was released 25 years ago. With the live-action remake out on 19 July, we thought we’d reintroduce you to some of the species featured in this famous film and provide some advice on the best places to see them in the wilds of Africa.

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Traveling While Black: A Woman’s Journey and Insights

As a Black woman living inLondon, I’m accustomed to having easy access to my creature comforts: I can pop into Peckham or Croydon for my afro hair products, take the Victoria line up to Tottenham to visit some of the best Ghanaian restaurants, and celebrate my heritage in the latest Afro-Caribbean festivals in Hackney. This multi-ethnic city has generally been a safe space for me, and I’ve rarely wanted for anything when it comes to products, food, or culture.

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