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This Castle with One Room for Each Day of the Year Is in Danger of Disappearing

Walking through the Castle of Sammezzano is like walking into a kaleidoscope.

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Not Your Average Graveyard: The Very Merry Cemetery

This cemetery in rural Romania defies the stereotypes of cemeteries everywhere. While solemn mourners may walk quietly through the rows of gray elsewhere, curious onlookers meander through the rows of colorful crosses, learning more about a small Romania town that prefers to look at the bright si...

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Meet the Real Count Dracula This Halloween

While Dracula's existence is no secret, far fewer people are aware that the merciless creature was likely based off a similarly ruthless man by the name of Vlad Dracula. Stoker's extensive research into the superstitious Romanian folklore led him to this 15th century prince — who ended up being a...

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9 Must-See Summer Festivals in Northern England

Summer festival season is one of the most anticipated times of the year, and nowhere does it quite like Northern England. Thoughts of long, warm days lead to crazy nights filled with your favorite bands, endless eats, a host of new friends.

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6 Epic Experiences To Have in California This Winter

The winter chill may keep you homebound in other states, but adventures in California don't end just because the calendar indicates it's time to bundle up.

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A Bike Ride Around the "Most Beautiful Place on Earth"

If the whole of Ireland is a poem, then the Dingle Peninsula is the catchy couplet you can't get out of your head. National Geographic once called this little piece of land "the most beautiful place on earth."

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7 Ways the West Coast Really is the Best Coast (Especially in Winter!)

One could argue that regardless of which coast you visit -- east or west -- you'll never find yourself at a loss for a memorable vacation.

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This Underwater Soviet Prison Has Become Estonia's Most Intriguing Beach Destination

After decades of communist rule, the Soviet Union's satellite states were left in an unstable state of repair. Many of those countries have been working hard to improve their image in an attempt to eradicate any trace of the destructive past.

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The World's Most Insane Roads for Extreme Adrenaline Junkies

One of the most freeing things about long car trips is one's ability to hop into a vehicle, turn the music up and zone out as you fly down the highway.

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8 Colorful Cities That Will Definitely Drive the Winter Blues Away

The first snow of the season is always exciting, but after months of cold temperatures, the dull gray skies and barren landscape starts to look a bit bleak.