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Inside Saddam Hussein’s Abandoned Babylonian Palace
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 Mohammed recounted with a shy...
I Visited Pizza Hut and KFC in Baghdad, Iraq. Here’s What Happened.
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
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 that...
Inside Hezbollah Disneyland (How to Visit Mleeta Tourist Landmark of the Resistance in Lebanon)
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
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...
12 Things to Do in Van, Turkey
From exploring the scenic shores of Lake Van to gorging on the city's famous breakfast, here are the best things to do in Van, Turkey. Van is a little-visited city on the eastern edge of Turkey. Overlooking the scenic shores of Lake Van (the largest freshwater lake in...
10 Historic Casinos You Can Visit in the USA
From late nights in Vegas to the shores of Lake Tahoe, here are the best historic casinos to visit in the USA. The history of humans and gambling is compelling. The Mesopotamians invented dice games millennia ago, the Chinese were playing cards centuries back and the...
How ‘Teranga’ Inspires Conservation and Rewilding in Senegal’s Saloum Delta
In Senegal, a cultural ethos of community, respect and hospitality known as 'Teranga' is inspiring a new wave of community-led conservation in the Saloum Delta. “Tres jolie!” Ismail Adiame said happily as he piloted the long wooden Pirogue along the baobab-lined banks...
9 Must-See Destinations For Your Next Australasian Adventures
From the coral reefs of Bora Bora to the adrenaline fuelled mountains of New Zealand, here are 9 must-see destinations in Australasia. Australasia, an enormous region encompassing Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and even parts of Southeast Asia, is a part...
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