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Cultural Travel

The Books@Cafe - the perfect place to enjoy a coffee in Amman.

Jordan: Exploring Amman in a Day

Most travelers to Jordan head straight to Petra, but don’t miss spending a day in the capital city.

Nantucket

Summertime at the Seashore: Nantucket Island

Whaling was once the island’s lifeblood. Today, tourists revel in the charm and history of this favorite summer hot spot.

Queen's Day is filled with fun events and festivities. Next year, it will become King's Day on April 27. Photo courtesy of Holland.com

A Royal Party: The Netherlands Celebrates Their New King

Queen’s Day is a day of parties and festivities in Holland. This year, the country celebrates their new king.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Changing Tastes: Hanoi’s Coffee Street

Join the search through narrow streets for Vietnam’s weasel coffee. You may be surprised by the brewing process.

The Home and Prison of Anne Frank

The Home and Prison of Anne Frank

She changed the world with her diary. Now the home that became Anne Frank’s prison stands as a testament to the young girl’s life.

Bangkok

Water World: Bangkok by Boat

Leave behind cluttered streets to explore canal communities. On the way, pick up keychain souvenirs or a cold beer.

A lovely alpine village in Switzerland's Praettigau Valley

Traveling Off the Beaten Path in Switzerland

We had expected beautiful alpine villages in Switzerland, but also found a land rich with cultural diversity.

A gem stone miner sorts through the slush pit in

Shopping for Jewels, Cambodian-Style

When shopping for jewels in Cambodia, here’s how you can outfox the gem scammers.

Easter week is celebrated with passion in Andalucía, Spain. It's a wonderful time to

Celebrating Semana Santa: Easter in Spain

Easter is celebrated for an entire week in Spain, and it’s filled with pagentry, ritual and meaning.

How to dress when traveling in a Muslim country

Video: What to Wear When Visiting a Muslim Country

Elayne Jude offers her fashionable insight on what to wear when visiting a Muslim country.

Naples

The Art of the Outburst: Communication Italian-Style

In Naples, hands fly and noisy passion fills the streets, making an Italian-American feel more at home than ever.

Vienna Opera House at Night

Why My Daughter’s Middle Name Is ‘Vienna’ And Not ‘Beyonce’

People ask why I named my daughter after Austria’s capital city. The reason? A night at the Vienna Opera.

Edinburgh in the early morning. Photo by Gilly Pickup

24 Hours in Royal Edinburgh, Scotland

You could easily spend a week exploring Edinburgh, but here’s what to see if you only have 24 hours.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling: India’s Treasure of the Hills

Drink the tea, but don’t miss out on the narrow-gauge railroad or the sidewalk vendors. And always seal the windows at night.

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