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The Magic and Mystery of the Venice Carnival
Published on 02.04.16As one of the oldest celebrations in Italy, the Venice Carnival is celebrated until the beginning of Christian lent. It’s considered one of the most...
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Happy Birthday, Mozart!
Published on 01.28.16Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart even has Beethoven beat at a grand 260 years! Born January 27th, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria, Mozart was one of the most...
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Discover the Exciting Secrets of Castel Sant’Angelo
Published on 01.21.16Rome, Italy is best known for its stunning museums, eye-opening architecture and, of course, the Vatican City it surrounds. Given the ancient age of many...
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Marvel at Medieval Germany on the Romantic Road
Published on 01.14.16When traveling to Bavaria in southern Germany, you want to indulge in the best sights and as many captivating towns as possible. ! From charming...
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The Original Last Day of Christmas, Three Kings Day
Published on 01.07.16When we think of the twelve days of Christmas, we typically think between December 13th and the 25th. But believe it or not, this is...
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Bringing in a New Year with a Birthday: Matisse!
Published on 12.31.15What better way to bring in the new year than with a birthday? As it turns out, one of the most revolutionary French artists of...
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Celebrating Christmas in the Netherlands
Published on 12.24.15This month, we’ve been looking in to the fascinating Christmas traditions and activities of other countries, such as Ireland and Italy. Another country with unique...
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Happy 245th Birthday, Beethoven!
Published on 12.17.15And you thought you were getting old. Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most widely-known German composers, was born 245 years ago today—on December 17th,...
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Christmas Traditions of Italy: 3 Weeks of Celebration
Published on 12.10.15Last week we covered Ireland’s interesting Christmas traditions, but what about Italy? With Rome being the Catholic capitol of the world, Italy has a rich...
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