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A Rapid-ly Changing Adventure

Have you ever signed up for something you weren't quite sure you could handle? Sometimes, we just need to believe in ourselves and trust...

The Bridge that Sparked a Rivalry (and a Financial Term)

The Ponte Vecchio in Florence is over a thousand years old (at least in its original form which was first documented in the year 996—it's...

Falling for Victoria Falls

On my first safari trip, I stayed in three camps in Botswana and then made the (short) trek to Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls. I was told...

Up the River Without a Paddle: The Chicago River Tour

Chicago is one of America's premier cities. It's clean, lively, energized, full of culture, and packed with sights. But how many times...

Even Dysfunctional Families Had Castles

On the Rhine River, staying in an old castle is a must. Not an old castle with a new hotel stuck onto the side of it, but staying in the...