Top 10 lists are ubiquitous, especially in travel; it seems there’s one for everything. And when it comes to destinations, whether it’s a “most popular” or “up-and-coming” ranking, these lists...
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The Paper Museum in Oji is a museum like no other. Home to around 40,000 items, it covers all facets of the paper world, both practical and artistic. Inside this...
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Shinto shrine, Nara | © George Alexander Ishida/FlickrIt’s easier than ever to travel in Japan, thanks to multilingual support as the 2020 Olympics approach. Whether your interest lies in traditional...
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Kevin Whipple / © Culture Trip For a small country, Japan plays host to some strikingly diverse landscapes, ranging from towering mountains and rolling hills to flat farmlands and palm tree-fringed...
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Many important figures in the history of Barcelona are known to have been Freemasons. These include Ildefons Cerdà, who designed the 19th-century extension of Barcelona called the Eixample and Lluís Companys who...
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Index: History | Public Art | Museums | Restaurants | Hotels | Nightlife | Shopping | Safety El Raval is a vibrant multi-cultural neighborhood in the heart of Barcelona. The...
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Barcelona traces its origins over 2,000 years ago to the Roman colony called Barcino. It was founded by Emperor Augustus during the period of 15-10 BC, and the full Latin...
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“Barcelona the beautiful and wise, where I left so many things hanging on the altar of happiness...” ~ Pablo Picasso, 1936In this article we’ll explore the Barcelona of Picasso’s youth....
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One of the best things about Barcelona is that if you feel like you need a break from the city, in just an hour or two you can find yourself...
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Barcelona, the capital city of Spain’s Catalonia region, is a vibrant city, with both a historic and modern feel. And is a perfect place to sit still, as well as...
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