Author: Mary Kavanagh

Mary Kavanagh is a student of life who loves to write and travel. She enjoys simple everyday pleasures such as eating, drinking, sleeping and having a good laugh.

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7 secular pilgrimages that could change your life
Machu Picchu

7 secular pilgrimages that could change your life

One man's pilgrimage is another's good walk. Spiritual enlightenment or just exercise and fresh air -- these treks deliver
10 things to know before visiting Sweden
Swedish moose

10 things to know before visiting Sweden

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Enough with the DIY furniture and "Dancing Queen." Learn to relax, recycle, queue up, spot moose and party like a local
London: Filthy, expensive, rude ... and beloved by visitors
Buckingham Palace, London

London: Filthy, expensive, rude ... and beloved by visitors

A new TripAdvisor survey highlights the love-it-hate-it paradox of megacity tourism. Should we believe it or not?

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