Travel
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How to Celebrate St Patrick's Day Around the World
March 17th, or St Patrick's Day, marks the death of St Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland. The religious basis of the holiday denotes St. Patrick's life and Christianity burrowing into Ireland. Today, many celebrate the holiday by dressing in green, engaging in parades, dancing with friends, and looking out for minuscule, fantastical leprechauns. Though the…
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Back-to-Back Cruises: What They Are And Why It Might Be Right For You
A back-to-back cruise is when you take consecutive cruises on the same ship. While this might initially sound like an odd thing to do, the practice of back-to-back cruises has a lot going for it. Here are the details and why it might be right for you. Back to Back Cruises: What They Are And…
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A Mardi Gras Guide For First Timers
New Orleans residents—and a million visitors—gather in the Louisiana streets on the final day of Carnival. On this particular night before Ash Wednesday, parade participants and partiers pile into the streets, behind barricades or on floats, to ring in the last night before the 40 days of Lent. In other words, Mardi Gras is a…
Lifestyle
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7 Things to do when you're single on Valentine's Day
So, it's that time of year again when the lovebirds of the world cozy up with their +1 and pledge to love each other even more than the previous year. Maybe they venture out for a romantic cruise or book a fancy date night at a Michelin-rated restaurant. Your happiness for the pair could not…
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Do Icelanders Believe in Elves? Everything you need to know about Iceland's Elf Culture
Do Icelanders believe in elves? Many do. Here's everything you need to know about Iceland's Elf Culture. Legend has it that deep within the Land of Fire of Ice (Iceland), Huldufólk, or The Hidden People (elves), carry on with daily life, going through the motions, leading similar lives to the ones led by our own…
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Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Kids
Valentine's Day. Those two words conjure up images of long-stemmed red roses and gazing into the eyes of our sweetheart over a romantic dinner. Maybe something a little racier, like bubbly or lingerie. Roses and romance are nice, but Valentine’s Day can also be fun to celebrate with kids. Here are four ways to celebrate…