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9 Christmas Festivities: From Christkindlmarkts to Laser Shows 1 Christmas markets are festive traditions that span centuries and were precursors for today’s festivals and laser light shows. The first mentioned Christmas market, also known as Christkindlmarkt, was Striezelmarkt in the German Saxony city Dresden in 1434. Christkind is literally translated as Christchild and is generally depicted in angel form with locks of curly blond hair, dressed in white and gold robes lined with fur and wearing a crown. Christkind, the spirit of Christmas, bestows gifts to children while spreading joy and peace.

9 Christmas Festivities: From Christkindlmarkts to Laser Shows

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Christmas markets are festive traditions that span centuries and were precursors for today’s festivals and laser light shows. The first mentioned Christmas market, also known as Christkindlmarkt, was Striezelmarkt in the German Saxony city Dresden in 1434. Christkind is literally translated as Christchild and is generally depicted in angel form with locks of curly blond hair,…

boat sailing in Alaska

Alaska Facts and History: Exploring 7 destinations

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  Alaska, the 49th State of the Union, Land of the Midnight Sun and the Last Frontier is calling adventurous souls like a siren, beckoning them to discover it’s beauty – from the rugged snow-capped mountain peaks to the miles of ocean shoreline to the small towns and villages that far outnumber populated metropolises. 

Canal du Midi cruise: Explore Southern France 5 The Canal du Midi, a silky pale green liquid ribbon that slowly meanders connecting the Mediterranean port city of Sète to Toulouse is one of the most notable and oldest inland waterways of Europe still in use. The lofty dream of engineer Pierre-Paul Riquet to create a direct passage between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean bypassing the Strait of Gibraltar enabling farmers and producers of wheat, wine, wools, silks, and salt a way to export their goods for trade.

Canal du Midi cruise: Explore Southern France

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The Canal du Midi, a silky pale green liquid ribbon that slowly meanders connecting the Mediterranean port city of Sète to Toulouse is one of the most notable and oldest inland waterways of Europe still in use. The lofty dream of engineer Pierre-Paul Riquet to create a direct passage between the Mediterranean Sea and the…

Cheaha Park in Alabama fall colors reflecting off Cheaha Lake

5 Places To See Fall Color In Northern Alabama

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Autumn is the season of pumpkins, corn mazes, and stunning fall color. Make time this fall for a romantic weekend getaway to explore Alabama’s picturesque countryside. Generally awash in color from mid-October to mid-November with peak color the last week of October and the first week of November, Alabama has five parks that are ideal…

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, dancers, malecon

Puerto Vallarta: Mixing Art, Ecotourism and Craft Beer

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The concept of ecotourism is one that has been around for decades. It is the concept of building responsible cultural and environmental awareness of an area while respecting and preserving the well-being of the inhabitants, both human and animal. Puerto Vallarta does this through art and eco-tours such as swimming with dolphins in the wild. 

a row of 5 sets of lines wrapped around pins on a historic sailing vessel

Galveston: Tall Ships Festival Video

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Galveston was a bustling seaport delivering food, textile goods, and people from around the world. The Galveston Historical Society brings this seaside city’s rich maritime history to life at the Tall Ships Festival where people can experience sailing nostalgia on board multi-masted schooners.

The Guadalupe River: Escape the Texas Heat 9 Escaping the Texas heat on the Guadalupe River

The Guadalupe River: Escape the Texas Heat

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  A Cool Reprieve The Guadalupe River lovingly called “the Guad” by locals of the Lone Star state, winds and meanders its way through Texas Hill Country. It flows past carved out limestone cliffs and mounds of gnarled cypress roots looking like they are dipping their toes in the river as they reach for water….