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Believe it or not, Oktoberfest is just around the corner! Celebration Bavarian culture, history, and community with a pint (or two). Here's everything you need to know: bit.ly/4gl2WCE

If you think fika is just coffee and cake, you’re missing the point. In Sweden, this centuries-old ritual is more than just a caffeine fix. It’s a social check-in, a cultural anecdote against hurry and a productivity-at-all-costs mindset. contexttravel.com/stories/articl…

Belgium 🤝 Chocolate A match made in heaven. No trip to Belgium is complete without a chocolate tasting, but there’s more to those decadent flavors than meets the eye. To truly savor Brussels’ chocolate, you need to understand its history. contexttravel.com/stories/articl…

Read the room—literally. At the British Museum, history can be found overhead, underfoot, and built into the walls. The Reading Room gives you: • Drama! From floor to dome • Architecture with main character energy • Stories stacked higher than the shelves Consider this your cue to look up, down, and all around. Tag someone who would love this space!

Give “Globe trotting” a whole new meaning 🎭 From plot twists and playwrights to the playhouses that changed theatre forever, this is your cue to see London’s theatre history from a different point of view.

Make the most of your time in NYC this summer. When you only have a couple of days in NYC, you want to do it right. Hit all the sites with our guide to spending 36 hours in the city: bit.ly/4eKt4H7 What spots would you add?

America celebrates 250 years this summer, and we have a list of free events and activities to help you celebrate: 🔹 Visit the National World War II Memorial to honor those who served and supported the efforts from home. 🔹 See the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery 🔹 Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial 🔹 See portraits of the commanders-in-chief at the National Portrait Gallery 🔹 Learn about Native American history at the National Museum of the American Indian 🔹 Walk through the Korean War Veterans Memorial 🔹 Stop by the Frank Gehry-designed Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, erected in honor of the nation’s 34th president. The nation was created by innovators, dreamers and doers. No better place is there to soak up that history than in our nation's capital.

The U.S. can't be summed up with generalizations or single words. Here are ten incredible American cities, each offering a unique window into our rich and vibrant past. Whether you’re interested in revolutionary battles, architectural marvels, or the fight for civil rights, there’s a city on this list for you. 1. New Orleans 2. San Francisco 3. Taos 4. Atlanta View the full list here: bit.ly/4xI4b7L What cities would you add?

Who's up for an East Coast road trip? From Washington D.C. to Philadelphia to Boston, explore the sites that made America. 🌟 bit.ly/4w34B6S 🌟 What stops would you add? . . . . . #americanroadtrip #visitphiladelphia #exploreamerica #bostonhistory

Get in friend, we're going Boston’s Seaport District 🚗 🏙️ 🌊 🦞 This part of South Boston has always been tied to the harbor. Ships abound, warehouses stand strong, fishing piers are full of locals and tourists admiring the waterways, and artists find inspiration here. A few places we think you shouldn't miss: • Boston Harborwalk: The easiest way to take in the waterfront's skyline views and restaurants • Boston Fish Pier: Links to the city's maritime industry, and is now a hub for seafood markets and restaurants • Institute of Contemporary Art: Stunning art, architecture, and one of the best harbor views • Fort Point: Stroll through artist studios, galleries, murals, and public art in this neighborhood that shows Seaport’s industrial character alongside newer development. • Boston Children’s Museum & Martin’s Park: A smart stop for families, with hands-on museum time and space to run around outside. • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum: Reenact the city’s most famous act of protest on the waterfront. What's your favorite part of Boston's Seaport?

Philadelphia’s City Hall is situated in Penn Square, one of the original five squares laid out by William Penn. Can you name the other four? Designed in the French Second Empire style, it contains ornate details just waiting to be found at every turn. And at 548 feet tall, it is the world’s tallest masonry building. Philadelphia is an architecture lover's paradise. What buildings do you love in this city?

America's 250th birthday is just around the corner... For a limited time, select US private tours are $250! Dig into the history of our nation with historians, passionate locals, and professors. 🇺🇸 bit.ly/4vqoMvw 🇺🇸 Explore the cities where history took place, and learn something your history books might have missed. Trace family lineage, visit moving memorials, and find ways to go deeper into the movements, people, and organizations that have fought for freedom for all for centuries. . . . . . #america250 #americanhistory #ushistory

Pack your bags, pack your wellies... It's time to explore the castles of the Scottish countryside! These are some of our top choices... Which ones did we miss? Save this for your next trip, and send it to your friend who loves all things Scottish countryside. bit.ly/458tVv1

London 🤝 little explorers When you're visiting London with kids, there's no shortage of things to do, see, and taste. 🧪 The Science Museum: Interactive, educational, and hands-on 👩‍🎨 The Victoria and Albert Museum: Free admission! Don't miss the Learning Centre, costume area, and picnic spot 🐍 The London Zoo: The world's oldest scientific zoo has over 8,000 animals to see! 🛥️ River Cruise on the Thames: Hit the water to see the city from a different vantage point 🎭 The West End: Catch a play together. See their Family Theatre programming for family-friendly shows 🧸 Hamleys: The world's oldest toy store invites kids of all ages to explore together 🐿️ Kensington Gardens: Find a playground, spot wildlife, or stroll along the lake 🛝 Hyde Park Adventure Playground: Tunnels, bridges, climbing frames, and even a stream! 🤩 Leake Street Tunnel: This 300-meter legal graffiti wall boasts ever evolving street art

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You can learn a lot about a city by what it puts on a sandwich. In Bologna, it’s mortadella: delicately spiced pork, cubes of fat that melt like butter, and centuries of culinary obsession protected under PGI certification. Its PGI status (Protected Geographical Indication) means that real Mortadella Bologna can only be made in a specific region of Italy, following strict traditional methods. Every silky slice is regulated, defended, and taken very seriously. As it should be. 🇮🇹 Mortadella in Bologna = proof that Italians will perfect literally anything.

5 day trips from Edinburgh 👇 📍 The Scottish Highlands: Rugged mountains, verdant hills, and crystal blue lochs decorate these astonishing landscapes. Drive past the Forth Bridge (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), stop at Linlithgow Palace (the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots), and visit Stirling Castle. 📍Jacobite Steam Train: Begin at Fort William, a town in the western part of the Scottish Highlands. Travel through stunning landscapes as you pass by key landmarks such as Ben Nevis. Reach your final destination at Mallaig, a small fishing village on the west coast. (And yes, this is the Harry Potter train!) 📍Stirling Castle: This historic hilltop fortress provides panoramic views. It played a crucial role in Scottish history, witnessing numerous battles, coronations, and political intrigues. Explore the chambers, see historical artifacts, and learn about the lives of its residents throughout the centuries. 📍Melrose Abbey: This is one of the country's most impressive and significant medieval abbeys, known for its architectural beauty, rich history, and associations with Scottish royalty. The heart of King Robert the Bruce is also believed to be buried within the abbey grounds. 📍Urquhart Castle: Located on Loch Ness, this historic fortress dates back to the 13th century. Wander through its towers and walls and enjoy panoramic views of Loch Ness. Could that blip on the water's horizon be Nessie? Tag your travel buddy and add a few (or all!) of these places on your next trip to Edinburgh. Find more info on each: bit.ly/4wnHOns See you soon in Scotland! . . . . #visitscotland #edinburghdaytrips #jacobitesteamtrain #stirlingcastle #lochness

New city just dropped! 📍 Belfast ✨ Belfast Welcome Tour: Get oriented to the city as you unpack religion, politics, and community with nuance 🚢 Belfast Maritime Museum: Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum and walk along the Maritime Mile to understand how Harland & Wolff operated. ⛪ Belfast History Tour: Explore the impact and history of The Troubles (late 1960s - 1998) and unpack the Good Friday agreement. 🏭 Belfast in a Day Tour: Build a clear understanding of Belfast’s evolution, see how shipbuilding and linen shaped the economy, and understand the roots and realities of the Troubles. All this and more is waiting for you. Explore Belfast with a local who can share insights and history that will make your trip come alive. Book now: bit.ly/4wqFts3

Want to discover the other 99% of Italy? Start here. • Livigno: People call it “Little Tibet" because it's wrapped in pristine nature, mountain energy, and crisp alpine air. • Genoa: Get lost in the caruggi (narrow lanes) and then step into UNESCO grandeur within the Rolli Palaces. • Arezzo: Visit this city of sloping piazzas, artisan soul, and Renaissance wonder with Piero della Francesca’s legendary frescoes. • Cingoli: Come for the views. Here, the landscape stretches from patchwork countryside toward the horizon. • Viterbo: Wander through the city's medieval streets and Papal legacy. • Oratino: It's the village of stonecraft, where generations of artists still pass down techniques and traditions. • Castelsaraceno: If you're looking for quiet, remote, and bit unexpected, you'll appreciate the Tibetan-style footbridge suspended over the landscape • Monreale: Step into a Norman masterpiece covered in record-setting gold mosaics. • Borutta: Don't miss San Pietro di Sorres before you explore ancient cave history nearby. There's so much to Italy beyond the major cities. Which ones are landing on your travel bucket list? . . . . . #visititaly #hiddenitaly #arezzo #genova #italybucketlist

Earlier this year, the remains of a 2,000-year-old basilica were uncovered in the center of Fano, Italy 🤯 It is the first physical evidence of a building attributed to the architect Vitruvius, the author of "De Architectura", a ten-book treatise from the first century B.C.E. that had significant impact on later figures like da Vinci. It is the only surviving architectural text from classical antiquity. Read more: bit.ly/4sSb445