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Inside Saddam Hussein’s Abandoned Babylonian Palace

Inside Saddam Hussein’s Abandoned Babylonian Palace

by Richard Collett | Sep 4, 2024 | Iraq, Stories, Travel Guides

On the banks of the Euphrates River in Iraq, a crumbling palace stands as a forlorn memento to the demise of a dictator. Here’s an inside look at Saddam Hussein’s abandoned Babylonian palace. “My legs were shaking. I was so nervous,” Maki...
I Visited Pizza Hut and KFC in Baghdad, Iraq. Here’s What Happened.

I Visited Pizza Hut and KFC in Baghdad, Iraq. Here’s What Happened.

by Richard Collett | Sep 2, 2024 | Iraq, Stories

I was surprised to find Pizza Hut and KFC in Baghdad, Iraq. I tried both, to see which fast food treats they had to offer! There are almost 20,000 pizza huts in 105 countries, and a staggering 30,000 KFCs located in 145 countries worldwide. Given the vast...
10 Best Off the Beaten Track Spots in Las Vegas

10 Best Off the Beaten Track Spots in Las Vegas

by Richard Collett | Aug 31, 2024 | North America, Stories, Travel Guides

From the Pinball Hall of Fame to the Valley of Fire State Park, here’s how to get off the beaten track in Las Vegas!  Las Vegas; the city of neon lights, roaring casinos and extravagant resorts is a must-visit for anyone exploring the USA. This is the city...
Inside Hezbollah Disneyland (How to Visit Mleeta Tourist Landmark of the Resistance in Lebanon)

Inside Hezbollah Disneyland (How to Visit Mleeta Tourist Landmark of the Resistance in Lebanon)

by Richard Collett | Aug 15, 2024 | Lebanon, Stories, Travel Guides

In southern Lebanon, I encounter militant propaganda and stories of war inside the Mleeta Tourist Landmark of the Resistance, AKA, Hezbollah Disneyland. “How do you like Lebanon?,” asked the cheery Hezbollah militant-turned-tour guide as we peered over the parapet of...
The Best Indoor Things to Do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The Best Indoor Things to Do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

by Richard Collett | Jul 31, 2024 | North America, Stories, Travel Guides

From fascinating adventures in the Titanic Museum and Alcatraz Museum to historical houses and visits to mountain farmhouses, discover some of the best indoor things to do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge is...
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