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Europe
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The Different Variations of Santa Claus all Over the World
Published on 12.20.17On Christmas Eve, American children eagerly await a portly, bearded man by the name of Santa Claus. He zips through the night sky on a...
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Experience Christmas at The Palace of Versailles
Published on 12.13.17Originally built as a hunting lodge in 1623, Versailles is now one of the largest and most luxurious palaces in the world. With 700 rooms,...
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The Origins of Krampus, The Christmas Demon
Published on 12.06.17Come Christmas Eve, children throughout the world will patiently await a big, bearded man in a bright red suit. He travels by herd of...
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An Inside Look at the Tower of London
Published on 05.17.17The Tower of London was built approximately 900 years ago and has since filled its halls with pieces of English history including infamous prisoners, the...
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The Great Fire of London
Published on 08.31.16On September 2, 1666, a baker by the name of Thomas Farriner allegedly started a small fire that would blaze through London for 3 days,...
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Influential European Artists: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn And The Dutch Golden Age
Published on 07.13.16Do you find European culture captivating? Does immersing yourself in a culture different from your own excite you? Don’t neglect that adventurous spirit of yours....
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Admiring the Art of the Vintage Van Gogh
Published on 03.30.16Pardon our play on words, but Vincent’s work is indeed vintage as he’s celebrating his 163rd birthday on March 30th! In fact, the last known...
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Calling All Beer Enthusiasts! Check out the Heineken Museum
Published on 02.25.16Amsterdam is notorious for its relaxed laws (or lack there-of) on recreational activities, but there are plenty of reasons to visit the Netherlands for those...
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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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