Visiting The Pyramids of South Korea

by Lindsay Shapka in , ,


The sky was a mosaic of grey, and my face felt raw from the wind that had been whipping against it for most of the afternoon. The thin, pink silk scarf wrapped around my shoulders was doing very little to keep out the chill.

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Your Guide to The Most Amazing Libraries In the World [Infographic]

by Lindsay Shapka in , , ,


With the vast availability of Ebooks and audiobooks, reading from a physical book is becoming more and more uncommon. New technology has allowed us to have access to millions of books at our fingertips.

But, there is still something special about stepping foot inside of a library — a place that has helped mold some of our world’s greatest minds.

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Your Guide to Visiting The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

by Lindsay Shapka in , , ,


The camo-clad American soldier stood up from his seat at the front of the bus and faced us.

He waited until he had everyone’s attention and then, his voice conveying no emotion, informed us that the sparse forest on either side of the dirt road we were driving down was devoid of any signs of human activity because it was full of active landmines.

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The History of The Covered Passageways in Paris

by Lindsay Shapka in , , ,


If you are anything like me, one of your favourite things about travelling is finding those spots that transport you back in time, and for just a moment you can pretend that you are part of the era that gave birth to artistic genius, architectural marvels, or mysterious cultures.

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