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Get Yourself to Glastonbury

What do Adele, the Arctic Monkeys, Mumford & Sons, U2, Kanye West, The Who, and Lionel Richie all have in common? Each of these incredible, award-winning performers has made an appearance at what could be described as the best music festival in the world: Glastonbury.

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Belfast Needs to be Your Next UK Getaway

It’s not Dublin, London or Cardiff, but Belfast is an often-overlooked jewel nestled in the northernmost part of Ireland. Home to insurmountable views, hospitable people, delectable food and a vibrant culture, Belfast has been making waves as the hip place to be in the UK.

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Austin City Limits is a Not-to-Miss Music Festival this Fall

The Austin City Limits Music Festival (or ACL for those in the know) is an annual music festival that takes place in Ziker Park for two back-to-back three-day weekends to celebrate the beginning of fall. Nearly half a million people from across America attend each year, hailing it the “Lollapaloo...

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How to Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day: Grito de Dolores

Mexico’s Independence Day, affectionately known to nationals as “Grito de Dolores” or “The Cry of Dolores," takes place every year on September 16. Get in on the fiesta.

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Skip the Coast: The Best Beaches on the Great Lakes

Why should catching waves and relaxing in the sun be reserved exclusively for the coasts? Right smack in the middle of the country lie a true wonder of the nation: the Great Lakes.

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Baseball Fans: Add the Field of Dreams to Your Bucket List

1989 brought us many gifts like the invention of the Internet and The Simpsons, but it also brought us the cult classic, Field of Dreams. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson starring heartthrob Kevin Costner, the baseball themed movie takes place in rural Iowa and is narrated by a modest corn farmer.

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Make Connecticut Your Next Family Vacation

Connecticut is one of those states that tends to get overlooked by visitors outside of New England simply for it's size. Let us tell you though, while it may be one the smallest states in the country, it packs a big punch.

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Unique Global Customs Around the World

Customs like shaking hands or saying thank you are pretty typical in American society, and they are ingrained in us from a young age. But aside from just being friendly, you may not know the origins of your greeting or the reason for hold a door open for a stranger.

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The World's Craziest Soccer Fans

America's national pastime may be baseball, but for the rest of the world it's all about football. We're not talking about the pigskin game though. We're talking about the one with the black and white checkered ball. Back in 2007, FIFA estimated more than 265 million people played the sport aroun...

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Little Rock: The Cultural Gem of Arkansas

Nestled between Missouri and Louisiana on the banks of the Mississippi River, Arkansas is known for its stunning rocky vistas, underground caverns, and lush wildlife. Appropriately dubbed “The Natural State," it’s a must-see destination for outdoorsmen and explorers alike. While it may be stunnin...