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Mystic, Connecticut

The faint sound of a harbor bell tolls in the distance as an early kayaker glides his oars through a shimmering river embraced by towering trees. Down the road, an ancient stone fence curls its way through a 19th century whaling village. A town of proud people eager to share their storied history, Mystic, Connecticut welcomes guests with open arms …

Hold the Dubbing, Please: Finding the Perfect Cinema in Spain

Spain’s dubbing industry has long been regarded as one of the best in the world. No doubt, if you’ve spent some time in the country, you have experienced the pleasure (or pain) of listening to some of your favorite actors and actresses dubbed into Spanish … Thankfully, Madrid offers a few cinemas or movie theaters showing films in their original versions …

A Day Trip to Bruges: Belgium’s Medieval Canal City

Plan on spending a long day in Europe’s other canal city, Bruges. Some say it’s prettier than Amsterdam. Start early on the train from Brussels; they leave every hour or so from Brussels Central Station. Walk from the Bruges Train Station across the river onto the narrow cobblestoned streets, and you’ll soon get a strong impression of what it was like in a medieval town hundreds of years ago …

Overland by Bus: Six Tips for Traveling Like a Local (while Hanging onto Your Stuff)

Bus travel through the developing world is one of the best ways to get a true taste of a country’s culture as it is today.  Many guide books warn that riding the local bus can mean risking your belongings but with these six tips, you’ll not only hold on to your things, you’ll enjoy a little local conversation, too …