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Last Updated on February 13, 2025 Often called the “Venice of the East,” Suzhou is a city of enchanting canals, classical gardens, and centuries-old silk traditions. Here’s our list of best things to do in Suzhou. If you’re planning a trip to China, make sure to
709 The historic ruin of Ancient Corinth is one of the best and easiest day trips you can take from Athens. We actually enjoyed this more than the Acropolis, which is extremely crowded with tourists. Corinth is a lesser known place to see some amazing ruins
Explore the best things to do in Albufeira in February with its quiet beaches, vibrant culture, and amazing gastronomy. Not a lot of people travel Algarve in winter—it’s cold, you can’t swim on the beaches yet, and not many tourists are around! But should this stop
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745 Ternate is a small, cone-shaped volcanic island in the North Maluku province of Indonesia. It isn’t likely to ever become a big vacation spot for tourists, but it has some interesting sights and history. During the 16th century, Ternate was one of the most important
A guide to the top non-fiction books survival in the wilderness The stories about surviving in the wilderness have always drawn me in, whether it’s the challenge of surviving tough conditions or the incredible determination to push through. Some of these books even make great coffee
