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30 Oct 2009

I straighten my curly hair every morning…except for the summer I spent in Europe. I had remembered to pack my straightener, but I packed the wrong adapter.

Did you know that there are at least 12 different sockets in widespread use! It’s already tough enough to pack!

Continue to read how it all happened.

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category: travel
29 Oct 2009

Located in New England, Salem is a city in the American state of Massachusetts. The city is now famous as the site of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Because of this, throughout the years Salem has served as a backdrop in literature and popular culture relating to witches. Notable examples which used Salem as a setting include the TV show ‘Bewitched,’ and Arthur Miller’s play ‘The Crucible.’ Today, Salem continues to propagate this witchy reputation with Halloween celebrations and museums. In this video, WatchMojo.com takes a look at some activities and sites you should take in when traveling to Salem.

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22 Jul 2009

Québec City is a well-liked tourist destination both nationally and internationally. One reason that has lead to this popularity is its preservation of French culture and European flair. With spots like the Château Frontenac, the Plains of Abraham, the military Citadelle and Vieux Québec, history is prevalent. If, on your next vacation, you’d like to experience a city with medieval French charm, this is the place to visit. In this video, WatchMojo.com shows you where to visit on your trip to Québec City.

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27 Jan 2009

Castles inevitably have a rich history, and are therefore a great interest to travelers.  Here is a list of some of Europe’s most important and beautiful castles:

  1. Château de Chenonceau, France
  2. Neuschwanstein, Germany
  3. Miramare Castle, Trieste, Italy
  4. Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
  5. Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic
  6. Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania
  7. Burg Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria
  8. Palace of Pena, Sintra , Portugal
  9. Alcázar of Segovia, Segovia, Spain
  10. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, UK
  11. Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest, Hungary
  12. The Castle of the Knights of St. John, Rhodes, Greece

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Check out a few more of Austria’s castles in WatchMojo’s travel profile:

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category: travel
02 Jan 2009

The ‘Heineken Experience’ has reopened in Amsterdam after a year of renovations.  One of the most popular attractions in the Dutch city with young adults, the new museum offers a tour that shows visitors different sides of production, and history.  At one point, visitors can even find out what it’s like to be on a beer production line.  And of course, the tour ends off in a bar stocked with, you guessed it, Heineken.  Read more…

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