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Tacky Tourist Souvenirs to Take Home

When on vacation, you're posed with endless decisions to make: from which bikini to wear to what chilled beverage to opt for. As everyone knows, though, one of the biggest, most pressing matters you face when visiting somewhere new is what you should bring back! You...

Spotlight: Belgium

Happy National Day, Belgium! On this day in 1831, Leopold I became the first monarch of Belgium (which had just gained its independence from the Netherlands the previous year). Today, Belgium is one of the most culturally rich countries in Europe, and, despite its Dutch...

10 Reasons to Vacation in Budapest, Hungary

It's not everyday that you get to experience an incredible place most people know nothing about, and then bring home incredible stories packed with unexpected surprises. After living in Budapest for three months solo, that's exactly what I get to do now that I’m home:...

Spotlight: France

In honour of Bastille Day---France's National Day commemorating the start of the French Revolution in 1789---we're turning the spotlight on this beautiful Gallic nation. The largest country in the EU, and third largest in Europe as a whole, France has been charming visitors with its...

Europe’s 10 Most Liveable Cities

Monocle's list of "Most Liveable Cities" is based on an extensive number of objective and subjective check-marks. The city must have health in its bones, with a low crime rate, affordable health care, and an efficient public transport that spreads its arms far and wide...