Authors Posts by Tucker Westbrook
Tucker Westbrook
Top Hostels for Your Summer European Backpacking Adventure
Hostels often get a lot of bad press, but they can also be budget-savers and extremely fun if you pick the right ones. Hostels...
World’s Most Haunted Island Up For Sale
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The Italian government recently announced the public auction of the island of Poveglia, situated just ten minutes by boat from St. Mark's...
These 15 Maps Will Change the Way You Look at the...
Can you name the most popular actor from your state, or distinguish the five geographical regions that make up America? If you're a little...
The Washington Monument Reopens After Earthquake Damage
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The Washington Monument reopened yesterday after a three-year hiatus. The famed D.C. marble obelisk closed in 2011 after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake...
Washington Square Arch in New York, New York
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The Washington Square Arch, also known as the Washington Arch, is a triumphal arch situated at the north end of Washington Square...
Tasty Tuesday: Le Relais de Venise (“L’Entrecôte”) Is Sublime
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If you do not like steak or french fries, read no further. Le Relais de Venise, or "L'Entrecôte," serves...
Photo Friday: Kinvara, Ireland
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Kinvara is a small sea port village situated in the south end of County Galway, Ireland. The name comes from the...
Thirsty Thursday: 5 Margarita Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
Tequila is one of the most controversial liquors out there. For some, it is the go-to form of liquid strength that wields magical dancing...
Top 10 U.S. Destinations
As travel freaks, we often forget all that the United States has to offer since the rest of the world is just so great....
Photo of the Day: Phuket, Thailand
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Phuket is a southern province of Thailand. The island is surrounded by the Phang Nga and Krabi provinces. Phuket, which is located off...
Photo of the Day: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Amsterdam, located in the province of North Holland, is the capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The city's name comes from Amstelredamme since the...
Layover Links: BASE Jumpers Set Record By Jumping off the Burj...
Let’s be real, layovers are pretty boring. Waiting to get from point A to point B is not exactly the most fun part of...
Photo of the Day: The Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia
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The State Hermitage, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is one of the biggest and oldest museums of art and culture in the world....
Photo of the Day: Table Mountain – Cape Town, South Africa
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Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain that rises 3,563 feet over the city of Cape Town, South Africa. Table Mountain is especially...
Photo of the Day: Montmartre, Paris
Situated high atop the right bank of Paris, the neighborhood of Montmartre is a must see.
5 Flights that Disappeared Without a Trace
With the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 over a month ago people are looking for answers, and thehope for its discovery is dwindling...
A Travel App that Takes the Worry and Stress Out of...
Packing is one of the most stressful and annoying parts of travelling. Whether you're packing for a weekend getaway or a month-long service trip,...
Layover Links: How to Survive a Music Festival, LEGO Versions of...
Let’s be real, layovers are pretty boring. Waiting to get from point A to point B is not exactly the most fun part of...
Photo of the Day: Venice, Italy
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Venice, or Venezia in Italiano, is an historic city in northeastern Italy that sits on a group of 118 small islands divided by...
Monument Monday: The Geographical Center of North America?
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Rugby, North Dakota, founded in 1886, is a a small town that prides itself on being "the geographical center of North America."...