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Follow Grant Wood through Iowa

American artist Grant Wood is a native of Iowa, and his home state has embraced his art and his memory.  Perhaps best known for “American Gothic,” Wood had a knack for capturing the essence of rural life.  Traveling through Iowa, there are several places where enthusiasts can learn more about this folk artist and his [...]

Galavant Through Chicago’s Gold Coast

Chicago’s storied Gold Coast neighborhood is notable for its stately mansions and millionaire residents but there’s much more to this area than a glittery facade. As one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, the Gold Coast was once a maligned piece of marsh land that grew to represent centuries of Chicago history and wealth. The Walk [...]

Breezing Through Barcelona

The following post was written by guest writer Gina Stark who maintains the travel blog Gitana. Please enjoy! Barcelona is a city whose delights cannot, thankfully, be summed up in one article or one weekend.  But even with limited time for visiting, you can delve into many varied offerings proffered by this Catalan city of [...]

Strolling Through Brazil’s Santo Amaro

Nestled on the Northern coast of Brazil, the quaint rural town of Santo Amaro looks like it belongs in another era.  With sun baked streets, cobblestone roads and ice cream-colored Victorian architecture,  this town is as picturesque as it is significant. Beyond the crowds of friendly people and bustling outdoor market, you’ll find the home [...]

Through the Red Curtains: Local Bar Barcelona

Through the fabric we went into a sort of lounge area. Despite the hour the bar was full, and we took over a couple tables by the wall. Local Bar is cool, and for me it's borderline 'too cool for school'. UpTake Blog Network

The Silk Roads, 2nd: includes routes through Syria, Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and China (Silk Roads: A Route & Planning Guide) (Paperback)

The Silk Roads, 2nd: includes routes through Syria, Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and China (Silk Roads: A Route & Planning Guide) (Paperback)

Review ‘There is no better book with which to guide yourself ‘ TNT magazine (UK) Product Description The Silk Road was never a single thread but an intricate web of trade routes – Silk Roads – linking Asia and Europe. This new practical guide helps travellers explore all these threads and covers Turkey, Syria, Iran, [...]

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Waterproof Kenya Map by ITMB (International Travel Maps) (Map)

Product Description Folded paper (waterproof), road and travel map in color. Scale 1:920,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from freeways/expressways to other roads (unpaved). Legend includes tracks, railroads, ferry routes, waterfalls, wildlife reserves/game sanctuaries, sites of natural interest, parks or reserves, international airports, national airports, airfields, gas stations, hospitals/medical facilities, campsites/huts, rest houses, hotels, border crossings, UNESCO [...]

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