Mary Wall

Stories

"Culture history"

Scotland’s Cool-Weather ‘Coorie’ Culture

Culture & History Scotland, Missouri

Denmark has ‘hygge,’ and Scotland has ‘coorie.’ Eons of winds off the North Sea and a bracing climate have given both countries enticing traditions for staying cozy and cheerful year-round....

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Beyond the Nightclubs: World Heritage Reasons to Visit Spain’s Balearic Islands

Culture & History Spain

Before Ibiza earned its reputation as the world’s hot spot for beach club nightlife and its electronic dance music scene, the Balearic Islands stayed under the radar of all but...

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UNESCO and Relais & Châteaux to Boost Biodiversity through Cuisine

Culture & History

The UN agency championing the world’s cultural and scientific treasures, and the prestigious association of hundreds of independent, unique hotels and restaurants throughout the world, have joined forces to support global...

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France’s Christmas Miracle: Spectacular Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris After Fire

Culture & History

Restored to its former glory and beyond, Notre Dame de Paris has risen from the ashes of a 2019 fire that many feared meant the end of an era for...

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New Battleship Memorial Exhibit at Pearl Harbor for 80th Anniversary of End of WWII in the Pacific

Culture & History

December 7, 1941, is remembered annually for the attack on Hawai’i’s Pearl Harbor that drew the USA into World War 2. But September 2, 1945, is just as important in...

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VIDEO: Baking Festive Sweets Aboard a Viking Christmas Market River Cruise – with Recipe!

Culture & History

Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like a Christmas market cruise on the Rhine from Switzerland, through France, and Germany, to the Netherlands, in the cradle of so many...

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Another Mystery of Egypt's Pyramids Revealed

Culture & History Egypt

The only surviving ancient Wonder of the world is still sharing new secrets – thousands of years after construction. No wonder experiencing Egypt’s pyramids is one of the bucket list...

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St. Patrick's Way: How to Follow in the Footsteps of Ireland's Patron Saint

Culture & History Great Britain, United Kingdom

There’s a real man behind the legend that gets us wearing green every March 17th. And you can go beyond modern St. Patrick's Day ‘shenanigans’ to revisit the life of...

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Top Street Food Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City

Culture & History Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

A trip to Vietnam is a feast for the senses, with exotic scenery, scents, sounds, fascinating history and culture. It’s also a literal feast. Vietnamese cuisine is a foodie favorite,...

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