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Area 51, situated in the remote Nevada desert, is a military base that is shrouded in secrecy and speculated over by conspiracy theorists. A US Air Force testing ground, the facility is known to develop cutting-edge aircraft. It has, however, been its association with extraterrestrials that has really captured the public imagination, and stories of government cover-ups are rife.

For several decades, it has been rumored that the spaceship which allegedly crashed-landed in Roswell, New …

For travelers seeking a more adventurous or whimsical experience, Québec’s non-traditional accommodations provide unforgettable nights under the unusual. Imagine sleeping in a treehouse, tepee, yurt, or even a hobbit-style dwelling inspired by The Lord of the Rings. For the bold, nights in an igloo or the famed Hôtel de Glace await during the colder months. One locale, Parc Omega, even offers a cozy opportunity to stay next to wolves! What these accommodations all share …

When you think of Christmas Markets the first place that comes to mind are the traditional ones located in Europe – specifically in Germany and Austria, where old cobbled streets decorated with stringed lights house wooden chalet stalls that sell everything festive.

Strasbourg, France

Located in the Rhine Valley, Strasbourg is a sprawling metropolitan city. It has a mix of French and German cultures because of its proximity to the German border. Here you will …

Istria lies on the Adriatic Sea in Croatia. This region has actually belonged to a handful of other countries, including Italy and Yugoslavia, and has withstood the perils of war. The one thing that has never changed is the breathtaking views from Istria’s seaside cities. Those towns have now been modernized, but have retained their European charm and individual personalities.

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If you thought all the Imperial Roman artifacts were in Rome, you’re wrong. From …

Just for a moment, stare at the picture of the Earth on this page.  You and I are neighbors.  I can see your house from here. We think of the earth as incredibly large and very small, as the most solid entity we can imagine and the most fragile. To the best of our knowledge, it is the only place in the entire known universe where elephants can be found. Or any life for that …