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7 Christmas dinners done differently around the world
on December 11, 2019 at 9:04 am
It’s that time of year again: the shelves begin to fill with advent calendars and Lynx gift sets, and people begin the stressful task of Christmas... The post 7 Christmas dinners done differently around the world appeared first on STA Travel Blog.
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You Can’t Miss the Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2019
on December 11, 2019 at 9:02 am
Boughs of prickled green holly adorns the top of cabined huts. Bratwursts sizzle in the crisp night air. Mitten-hands hold cups of warm mulled wine.... The post You Can’t Miss the Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2019 appeared first on STA Travel Blog.
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Wild card destinations in Australia and New Zealand you need to visit
on December 2, 2019 at 2:16 pm
Australia and New Zealand may be far away from pretty much everyone, but they’re both hot on the list for most adventurers. And so they should be. They’re... The post Wild card destinations in Australia and New Zealand you need to visit appeared first on STA Travel Blog.
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Your Guide to Responsible Travel to Thailand
on November 25, 2019 at 8:42 am
There’s more to Thailand than full moon parties and delicious food. We are given the privilege of travel, so why not give something back? By... The post Your Guide to Responsible Travel to Thailand appeared first on STA Travel Blog.
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Places you never thought to go to in Egypt
on November 21, 2019 at 12:39 pm
There’s more to Egypt than the Pyramids of Giza! I spent a month there, traversing deserts and oases, discovering off-the-beaten path towns and temples, and... The post Places you never thought to go to in Egypt appeared first on STA Travel Blog.
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German Christmas Cookies- Lebkuchen Recipe (aka German Gingerbread)
by Bret and Mary on December 5, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Original content owned & copyrighted by Green Global Travel. Lebkuchen, which is very similar to soft gingerbread, is a traditional holiday treat that has been around for centuries. It was originally invented by monks in Franconia, Germany in the late 1200s, but has evolved over the last 800+ years into numerous variations. Here’s a look at the origins of these beloved German Christmas cookes, as well as a Keep Reading The post German Christmas Cookies- Lebkuchen Recipe (aka German Gingerbread) appeared first on Green Global Travel.
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Museo Maya de Cancun- Cancun’s Mayan Museum of Archaeology
by Bret and Mary on December 4, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Original content owned & copyrighted by Green Global Travel. [Updated 12/4/2019] When visiting a major metropolis like Cancun, it’s easy to forget that the area known as the Yucatan Peninsula was once the heart of the mighty Maya empire. But the Museo Maya de Cancun (a.k.a. Cancun Mayan Museum) offers an amazing overview of Mayan history, Mayan art and Mayan archaeology that makes Keep Reading The post Museo Maya de Cancun- Cancun’s Mayan Museum of Archaeology appeared first on Green Global Travel.
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Best Gifts for Travelers (125+ Different Travel Gift Ideas)
by Bret and Mary on November 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Original content owned & copyrighted by Green Global Travel. [Updated 12/02/2019] This is our sixth year of rounding up our picks for the Best Gifts for Travelers. And every year, our product selection just keeps getting bigger and better. This guide is our most epic by far, with over 125 different travel gift ideas for every type of traveler. From carryon luggage and travel Keep Reading The post Best Gifts for Travelers (125+ Different Travel Gift Ideas) appeared first on Green Global Travel.
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Las Bolas, the Stone Spheres in Costa Rica at Finca 6
by Bret and Mary on November 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Original content owned & copyrighted by Green Global Travel. [Updated 11/25/2019] By the beginning of 2014, science had found the Higgs boson (a.k.a. “the God particle), put a rover on Mars, and created a robotic hand that allows amputees to actually feel sensations. Yet here we are in 2019 and somehow Las Bolas– also known as the Stone Spheres of Costa Rica– still remain a Keep Reading The post Las Bolas, the Stone Spheres in Costa Rica at Finca 6 appeared first on Green Global Travel.
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20 Symbols of Christmas: The History & Meaning of Traditional Christmas Decorations
by Jonathon Engels on November 22, 2019 at 11:55 pm
Original content owned & copyrighted by Green Global Travel. Christmas has been celebrated as a Christian holiday dating back to A.D. 336. But it has also become an international phenomenon whose widespread popularity supersedes both its religious and pagan origins. Did you know that, while 70% of the planet’s population is not Christian, nearly 80% of the world’s countries observe Christmas traditions in one form Keep Reading The post 20 Symbols of Christmas: The History & Meaning of Traditional Christmas Decorations appeared first on Green Global Travel.