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Cheat Sheet: What’s Happening In Spain

That awkward moment – you know the one – when everybody at the dinner table knows all about the current economic or political climate in some foreign country except you. Lately it’s Spain. Everyone nods knowingly and murmurs assent when its simply referred to as, what’s going on in Spain these days. Look, there are a lot of countries in this world and subsequently a lot of political, economic and social movement to keep track of. As a traveler, one of the worst things you can do is arrive to a new country with no idea about the general state…

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The Best of the Wursts in Germany

H. L. Mencken once wrote, “…there are more different sausages in Germany than there are breakfast foods in America, and if there is a bad one among them then I have never heard of it.” With over 1,500 different kinds of sausages – called wursts – Germany puts the American hotdog to shame. If you’re headed that way, here are a few of the best wursts Germany has to offer. Bratwurst Bratwurst is Germany’s closest equivalent to the old fashioned American hotdog, and can be made using veal, pork or beef. As Germany’s most classic wurst, the bratwurst boasts over…

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Top 5 European Music Festivals

Europe – to the rest of us, it’s the patron of loose times, language exchange and some pretty bitchin’ music. There’s no better way to take advantage of all three than at one of Europe’s multitude of great music festivals. Here we take a stab at our top five – no easy task for sure. Poland’s summer festivals Poland’s Open’er Festival is one of the world’s most spectacular music shows, attracting big name performers and audience members from around the globe. Thousands of people from all walks of life attend the festival every year. The festival has won many international accolades,…

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Six (Free) Hot and Happening Attractions in Rome

Rome is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world due to its rich history and culture. The city might seem quite expensive at first, but it has many things to do or see for free. A little research and planning, and you’ll be amazed that a trip to Rome can cost you almost nothing. Here are six free things to do and see while on a trip to Rome. Take a Trip to Foro Romano Foro was the center of power in ancient Roman times. There you can walk among the ruins of a powerful empire,…

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