In the early nineteenth century there were three routes from Honolulu to Windward Oʻahu: around the island by canoe; through Kalihi Valley and over the pali by ropes and ladders; and over Nuʻuanu Pali, the easiest, quickest and most direct route. The first foreigner to descend the Pali and record his trip was Hiram Bingham […]
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No one bothered to tell me what the Coromandel was. “The Coromandel is beautiful!”, they said. “You’ve got to take a drive up to the Coromandel!”, they stressed. I nodded in agreement, saying “Yes, yes…I must.” But, I didn’t know what the hell they were talking about. A farm, a restaurant, a beach? I couldn’t […]
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The beauty of a freelance lifestyle is that it can be enjoyed anywhere, but some cities definitely make it easier than others. Lisbon has boomed in entrepreneurs and start-ups, and continues attracting many types of freelance professionals. What’s the allure? Here are Culture Trip’s reasons for why Lisbon is possibly the best city for freelancers […]
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Until recently, many people didn’t know much about this small country on the west side of the Iberian Peninsula. Even today Portugal’s beaches, traditional cuisine and old-world charm are the facets that remain in the spotlight. Discover another side to this historic country with these interesting facts. 1.Portugal is one of the Top European Countries […]
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Salzburg, one of Austria’s most beautiful historic cities, makes a wonderful base for day trips into the equally picturesque surrounding countryside. Top day trips from the birthplace of Mozart include taking a riverboat cruise along the wide River Salzach; driving through the Salzburg Alps while enjoying the stunning city views from the 1,853-meter-tall Untersberg mountain; […]
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The impressive Schönbrunn Palace, or Schloss Schönbrunn in German, is one of the most famous landmarks in Austria. It’s located in Vienna and has more than 500 years of imperial heritage, art and natural beauty. If you’re looking for some interesting Schonbrunn Palace facts, you’ve come to the right place! Here are 15 of the […]
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Christmas in Australia coincides with summer which means our traditions, although inspired by European customs, have been altered to suit the climate. Australia shares in traditional holiday practices such as decorating the Christmas tree, singing carols and exchanging gifts on December 25, but we also have a few unique traditions. Here’s our guide to Christmas […]
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Featuring fluffy ears, round heads, and spoon-shaped noses, koalas are mostly known for their adorable faces. Also called koala bears because of their teddy bear-like appearance, koalas are marsupials, which means that they are born immature and develop further in the safety of a pouch in their mother’s belly. Here are five amazing facts about […]
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The Netherlands is one of the most culturally vibrant places in the world—and the holidays celebrated in Holland are no exception. With its long tradition of welcoming expats and the 7,000+ foreign companies that call Holland home, the Netherlands is bustling with multi-cultural festivities year-round—from Diwali to Thanksgiving. Here are just a few holidays you […]
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Although I was an Amsterdam resident for four years, I’ve always advocated for visitors to the Netherlands exploring beyond the tourist center of Amsterdam and seeing more of the country. For being such a tiny country, the Netherlands really packs a punch in terms of how much there is to see and do there. Best […]
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