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Iceland’s Second Largest City - Akureyri
City Walks Kevin Durst 10/16/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 10/16/25

Iceland’s Second Largest City - Akureyri

Often called the “Iceland’s Capital of the North,” Akureyri offers a charming mix of culture, small-town comfort, and easy access to nature.

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Preserving History Of The Soviet & Nazi Occupation - Museum Of The Occupation Of Latvia
National Museum Kevin Durst 10/9/25 National Museum Kevin Durst 10/9/25

Preserving History Of The Soviet & Nazi Occupation - Museum Of The Occupation Of Latvia

The museum documents Latvia’s painful history under three successive occupations — the first Soviet regime, Nazi Germany, and the second Soviet rule (1944–1991).

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A Coastal Greenland Town - Paamiut
Seaside Towns Kevin Durst 10/9/25 Seaside Towns Kevin Durst 10/9/25

A Coastal Greenland Town - Paamiut

Paamiut isn’t crowded with tourists or lined with luxury resorts. It doesn't boast a long list of attractions. But what it offers is something increasingly rare…

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Small Town Island Charm - Block Island, RI
Beach Towns Kevin Durst 10/2/25 Beach Towns Kevin Durst 10/2/25

Small Town Island Charm - Block Island, RI

Only seven miles long and three miles wide, Block Island offers the perfect mix of natural beauty, seaside charm, and a wonderfully unhurried pace.

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A Bronx Oasis Overlooking The Hudson River - Wave Hill
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 9/18/25 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 9/18/25

A Bronx Oasis Overlooking The Hudson River - Wave Hill

In 1836, prominent New York attorney, William Lewis Morris purchased 15 acres in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. He and his wife, Mary built Wave Hill which was completed in 1843.

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Founded In 1895 By Andrew Carnegie - Carnegie Museum Of Art & Natural History
Museum Kevin Durst 9/11/25 Museum Kevin Durst 9/11/25

Founded In 1895 By Andrew Carnegie - Carnegie Museum Of Art & Natural History

When the Carnegie Institute opened in 1895, this hybrid institution—comprised of museums, a library, and a music hall—occupied the grand, historical spaces that would eventually become known as the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the storied Carnegie Music Hall.

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A 600-Room Royal Residence - Stockholm Royal Palace
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/21/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/21/25

A 600-Room Royal Residence - Stockholm Royal Palace

The Royal Palace is a combination of royal residence, workplace and cultural-historical monument, and is one of the largest and most accessible royal palaces in Europe.

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Named Best US Main Street - Bethlehem, PA
City Walks Kevin Durst 8/21/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 8/21/25

Named Best US Main Street - Bethlehem, PA

A visit to walkable Main Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a blend of small-town charm, rich history, and vibrant local culture.

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Iceland’s Capital & Largest City - Reykjavik
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 8/14/25 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 8/14/25

Iceland’s Capital & Largest City - Reykjavik

Compared to other capitals, it feels relaxed and welcoming. The city is known for its striking architecture, tasty food, and beautiful natural surroundings.

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A Former Headquarters For Unmarried German Merchants - House Of Blackheads
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 8/14/25 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 8/14/25

A Former Headquarters For Unmarried German Merchants - House Of Blackheads

The House of Blackheads is located in the heart of Latvia’s Old Riga, near Town Hall Square. Originally called the New House,

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Founded As The Personal Collection Of Henry Frick - The Frick Collection
Museum Kevin Durst 8/14/25 Museum Kevin Durst 8/14/25

Founded As The Personal Collection Of Henry Frick - The Frick Collection

The Frick Collection is widely celebrated for its intimate, domestic setting within the original mansion, which creates a personal, almost home-like atmosphere for viewing the art.

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Hall Of Plaster Masterpieces - Carnegie Hall Of Architecture & Sculpture
Museum Kevin Durst 7/24/25 Museum Kevin Durst 7/24/25

Hall Of Plaster Masterpieces - Carnegie Hall Of Architecture & Sculpture

Since 1907, the collection of over 140 plaster casts of architectural masterpieces from the past have been a treasure of Pittsburgh.

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Pennsylvania’s Largest History Museum - The Senator John Heinz History Center
Museum Kevin Durst 7/17/25 Museum Kevin Durst 7/17/25

Pennsylvania’s Largest History Museum - The Senator John Heinz History Center

The Heinz History Center spans six floors of exhibits that explore the rich history of Western Pennsylvania. Major collections highlight influential companies such as H.J. Heinz, Westinghouse, Alcoa, and Gulf.

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Summer Home Of Soldier, Founder and Philosopher - Hamilton Grange
House Museum Kevin Durst 7/10/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 7/10/25

Summer Home Of Soldier, Founder and Philosopher - Hamilton Grange

Alexander Hamilton’s summer home, Hamilton Grange, is located in the Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill sections of Harlem. It has occupied three different sites within the neighborhood, all within the original bounds of Hamilton’s estate.

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Interpreting Industrial History - Museum Of Industry
Museum Kevin Durst 7/10/25 Museum Kevin Durst 7/10/25

Interpreting Industrial History - Museum Of Industry

The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of America’s rich industrial heritage and celebrating the accomplishments of its workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

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The Largest Collection Of Warhol Art & Archives - The Andy Warhol Museum
Museum Kevin Durst 7/3/25 Museum Kevin Durst 7/3/25

The Largest Collection Of Warhol Art & Archives - The Andy Warhol Museum

The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh is the home to more than 500,000 objects related to the artist. The Andy Warhol Museum was co-founded by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Dia Art Foundation, and Carnegie Institute in 1989.

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A National Museum of Adornement - Oudayas Museum
National Museum Kevin Durst 7/3/25 National Museum Kevin Durst 7/3/25

A National Museum of Adornement - Oudayas Museum

Created in 1915, the Oudayas Museum is one of the oldest public museums in Morocco, and contains one of the largest museum collections in the country.

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Gilded Age Living In Pittsburgh, PA - The Frick Pittsburgh
House Museum Kevin Durst 6/26/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 6/26/25

Gilded Age Living In Pittsburgh, PA - The Frick Pittsburgh

Clayton remained the family’s primary residence until they moved to New York in 1905. When they left Pittsburgh, the Fricks left behind much of their life there, including 93% of Clayton’s original contents—an impressive array of fine and decorative art objects.

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Documenting Civil Rights & Segregation - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25 Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25

Documenting Civil Rights & Segregation - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

The Smithsonian affiliated Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a museum with exhibits tracing the journey of the civil rights advocates of the 1950s and 60s, who changed the course of American history.

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Originally A Traditional Fes Caravanserai - Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts
House Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25

Originally A Traditional Fes Caravanserai - Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts

A traditional caravanserai, or fondouk, was essentially a roadside inn that provided shelter, food, and water for travelers.

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