My Trip to St. Louis
Recently, I went to St. Louis to visit a friend, where we shared a room at the Hyatt right downtown, directly across from the Arch. That first day, we ate a late lunch at a great Irish pub about 4 blocks from the hotel. After …
Margaret Thatcher’s Defining Moment: The Falkland Islands
The death of the UK’s iconic former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher marks the end of an era. As one of the dominant figures of the 20th century, Thatcher was the UK’s first female party leader and first female prime minister. But it was Thatcher’s role …
Northern Italy’s Hidden Gems
Beyond the storied cities of Northern Italy, such as Venice, Florence or Milan, lie intriguing novelettes of Italy’s culture. These hidden gems bring a nuanced feeling of richness and culture that are emblematic of living life as an Italian. Travelers who are fortunate enough to …
Tour of Pope Francis I’s New Digs: Visit the Vatican City
With all eyes focused on Vatican City (and a certain seagull) for most of the day, it’s hard not to be a little curious about the world’s smallest independent state, tucked inside the cultural hub of Rome and packed with history and intrigue. Today’s election …
Visit a Presidential Home
It’s easy to just think of President’s Day as a day off, but this year, why not skip shopping at those blowout sales and take a step back in time? Instead, explore the homes and learn about the lives of America’s former presidents. Whether you’re …
Happy Birthday, Grand Central Terminal!
Today marks the 100 year anniversary of an iconic New York City landmark — Grand Central Terminal. For the past century, it has served as a major hub of transportation for daily commuters coming or going to and from NYC. It also serves as a …
Filmmakers Capture Life on Falkland Islands
Head south! Well, 51° south to be precise, to visit the Falklands Islands! In the 6-part documentary web series 51° South, 2 young filmmakers — 33-year-old Vern Cummins from Dartford, Kent, UK, and 23-year-old Jamie Gallant from Cape Cod, MA — showcase the life on …
Batisse the Royal Goat of Quebec
By Matthew Karsten The men of the Canadian Royal 22nd Regiment who guard Quebec City’s Citadelle have a secret weapon. It’s about 3 feet tall, covered in fur and armed with golden horns. Able to subdue even the hardest of men, women, and children with its …
Romney vs. Obama: Destination Showdown
As the 2 candidates gear up for their first debate tonight in Denver and Americans weigh President Obama and Former Gov. Mitt Romney’s stances on the issues, here at Travel Channel, we decided to assess the 2012 presidential candidates in a totally different way. We’ve …
Remembering Sept. 11: Flight 93 National Memorial
They fought back. Visitors to the Flight 93 National Memorial may not know exactly what happened in this stretch of rural Pennsylvania on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, but they know this much: The passengers and crew of United 93 fought back that day. …
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