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A Drive to Stonehenge from London, and Other Sites Along the Way

The drive to Stonehenge from London is short, at least by American standards. A long drive from my perspective is several hours. To get to the Salisbury Plain and Stonehenge it takes no more than a couple of hours. And after doing the trip with a friend and his son on my recent trip to […]

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Vesuvius Looming Over Pompeii

  Rock and ash fell from Mt. Vesuvius, looming in the clouds in the back, destroying the city of Pompeii.

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The Magic of Italy

Everyone’s got their own idea of a great holiday. For some, a perfect getaway is a week or two on a luxury Caribbean cruise, sailing from one port to another and waking up in a new destination every day. For others, it’s all about sunning themselves on a beach in Southern Spain, enjoying long lazy […]

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Top Cities to Visit in Scotland

Visiting Scotland: Top Cities to Visit With so much on offer, it’d be impossible to appreciate all that Scotland offers in a weekend. But a little insight into the offerings of the various cities will help in your decision making about where to visit first. Glasgow A perfect city to appreciate the buzzing nightlife that […]

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King Tut’s Golden Head of a Leopard

King Tut’s golden “Head of a Leopard,” currently on display at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center with Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs, was worn by priests to ensure the use of all of the senses by the deceased in the afterlife.  

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Take a Royal Sightseeing Tour in London

There are a lot of ways to spend your time sightseeing in London. For those interested in the royal history of England, you can do it touring different spots connected with nobility. And there’s no wrong way, since it’s all a matter of what you have time for and is of interest to you. Here’s […]

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