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The earth is often referred to as the “Globe.” Globes are spherical or rounded objects, celestial bodies, or the heavens. For travelers, glove means earth, and global travel means traveling the world!
Traveling the world means exploring the earth, the universe, and the planet.
With at least 195 countries in the world, there is a whole lot of exploring to be done.
We’d say at least 195 countries worldwide, not counting anything else, like territories or The Vatican. This number is not as widely accepted as you think, and if you asked a Chinese or a Russian, they would disagree as they recognize others as countries. Many nations count The Vatican for a total of 196.
However, it’s a complex question, and different countries count differently.
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Whether you have always dreamed of an overwater bungalow in the Maldives, a trip across the Australian Outback, or hiking through Africa, you’ll find it all here.
The Belfast Peace Walls, known as The Belfast Peace Lines, separate catholic and protestant communities in Northern Islands Belfast. The purpose of the walls was to curb the violence steamed from the outbreak of civil unrest during the riots of 1969. The riots led to a thirty-year conflict known as the Troubles and reflect the…
Detroit Buildings. What comes to mind? Eminem’s childhood home, the GM Renaissance Center, The Detroit Tigers Stadium? Perhaps it’s all and more. For me, it is the historic and abandoned buildings. The architectural marvels now lay in ruin, covered in graffiti, a shamble of their original glory. We spent a long weekend in Detroit touring…
The Howey Mansion in Florida might not be as well-known as other mansions from the 1900s. It might not be as famous, significant, or opulent, but it has a rich history and a fascinating story, and it’s been renovated to capture the original luster. A massive fan of mansions, palaces, and stately homes, visiting the…
Every cruiser lusts after the raved about the balcony room. What if I told you there are some serious advantages to an inside cruise cabin that you might not have considered? I just took my 8th cruise. I don’t think of myself as a cruising fanatic, but I am not a novice cruiser. I’ve stayed…
Coco Key Water Park might not be on your list for a day trip to Orlando, but you may be looking for an economical day out. Or, you may want to avoid crowds at the famous water parks. Lastly, you may be curious! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure and privacy policy for…
Located two and a half hours away from Auckland, the Waitomo Caves are famous for being filled with glowworms. While the main glowworm cave is an unusual attraction, most people don’t realize that the other Waitomo Caves are impressive! Visiting the Waitomo Caves is a full day out, and there is plenty to see and…
Chances are, if you visit the northern island of New Zealand, you will visit Rotorua, New Zealand. Known as the region’s geothermal area, it attracts tourists in droves. As a fan of geothermal activity, this appealed to me, and we combined this with our trip to Hobbiton. Rotorua is an hour south of Hobbiton, so…
Every fan of Lord of The Rings wants to visit the lush pastures of The Shire at The Hobbiton Movie Set. Even if you are not a fan, this should be on your list of things to see if you are in Auckland. And, if you’ve not seen the trilogy, watch it on your flight….
Tucked away in the corner of North of Yorkshire, Britain, lies a spa town called Harrogate, home to the last entirely fully working Victorian Turkish Bath in England. Locals and tourists flock here to have tea at Betty’s Tea Room, admire the historical buildings, or shop in the boutiques. Many do not know that a…
The Cape Romano Dome House is not technically on Marco Island, Florida. It is located on the following Island down called Ten Thousand Island and is only accessible via water. The Island belongs to a larger group of Ten Thousand Islands. It was built by Bob Lee, a now-deceased retired oil producer, in 1980. The self-sustaining…