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An Island With A Heart - Boldt Castle
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/18/25 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/18/25

An Island With A Heart - Boldt Castle

George C. Boldt, a millionaire associated with the Waldorf Astoria and the Bellevue-Stratford Hotels in New York City, built this 120-room castle to display his love for his wife, Louise, on picturesque Hart Island, which he re-named Heart Island.

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The Oldest Private Residence In Geneva - Maison Tavel
House Museum Kevin Durst 12/18/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 12/18/25

The Oldest Private Residence In Geneva - Maison Tavel

Located in the heart of the Old Town, Maison Tavel is the oldest private residence still standing in Geneva — a rare surviving example of medieval civil architecture in Switzerland.

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A City Built On 14 Islands - Stockholm, Sweden
City Walks Kevin Durst 12/18/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 12/18/25

A City Built On 14 Islands - Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm strikes a rare balance between cosmopolitan and cozy. It’s a capital without the chaos…

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Island Time - Grand Cayman
Seaside Towns Kevin Durst 12/11/25 Seaside Towns Kevin Durst 12/11/25

Island Time - Grand Cayman

Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands, a British Territory, and Georgetown is the capital city, and major cruise ship port.

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Medicine & Worship Cohabitate - St Pierre & Faculty Of Medicine Montpellier, France
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/11/25 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/11/25

Medicine & Worship Cohabitate - St Pierre & Faculty Of Medicine Montpellier, France

One devoted to faith, the other to science — one vertical and monumental, the other scholarly and orderly. Yet together they form a perfect pair, each integral to Montpellier’s identity.

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Celebrating New York City Since 1923 - Museum Of The City Of New York
Museum Kevin Durst 12/4/25 Museum Kevin Durst 12/4/25

Celebrating New York City Since 1923 - Museum Of The City Of New York

Permanent, special, and rotating exhibitions guide you through the city’s layered history, spanning topics such as urban life, culture, social activism, labor movements, civil rights, abolition, fashion, theater, and New York in films.

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The Rome Of France - Nimes
City Walks Kevin Durst 12/4/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 12/4/25

The Rome Of France - Nimes

Once a major Roman colony, Nîmes thrived as an important stop along the Via Domitia, the Roman road that connected Italy to Spain.

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Crowned By A Gilded Statue Of Virgin Mary - Notre Dame des Doms
Houses of Worship Kevin Durst 11/27/25 Houses of Worship Kevin Durst 11/27/25

Crowned By A Gilded Statue Of Virgin Mary - Notre Dame des Doms

Notre-Dame des Doms has survived sieges, religious wars, and the political upheavals of the French Revolution.

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Dedicated To Art Nouveau Architectural Style - Riga Art Nouveau Center
House Museum Kevin Durst 11/27/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 11/27/25

Dedicated To Art Nouveau Architectural Style - Riga Art Nouveau Center

The Riga Art Nouveau Center was once the home of renowned architect Konstantins Peksens and was built in 1903.

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Cobblestone Streets, Canals & Colorful Buildings - Copenhagen, Denmark
City Walks Kevin Durst 11/20/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 11/20/25

Cobblestone Streets, Canals & Colorful Buildings - Copenhagen, Denmark

From its tranquil canals and cobblestone streets to bold contemporary architecture and world-class cuisine, Copenhagen radiates a laid-back Scandinavian sophistication.

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A Taste Of The Mediterranean in Switzerland - Lugano
City Walks Kevin Durst 11/20/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 11/20/25

A Taste Of The Mediterranean in Switzerland - Lugano

Tucked into the sun-drenched, Italian-speaking corner of southern Switzerland, Lugano feels like a place caught between two worlds — part Swiss precision, part Mediterranean soul.

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World’s First Glamorous Winter Resort - St Moritz
Mountain Town Kevin Durst 11/13/25 Mountain Town Kevin Durst 11/13/25

World’s First Glamorous Winter Resort - St Moritz

By 1859 the town had already become a fashionable summer retreat. In 1864 came the bet that changed everything. Innkeeper Johannes Badrutt challenged his British guests to return in winter.

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Sweden’s Royal Burial Church -  Riddarholmen Church
Houses of Worship Kevin Durst 11/13/25 Houses of Worship Kevin Durst 11/13/25

Sweden’s Royal Burial Church - Riddarholmen Church

Originally built as a monastery for the Franciscans in the late 13th century, the church transitioned into a royal burial church after the Protestant Reformation.

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Has The World’s Steepest Cogwheel Railway - Mount Pilatus
Adventure Kevin Durst 11/6/25 Adventure Kevin Durst 11/6/25

Has The World’s Steepest Cogwheel Railway - Mount Pilatus

A trip to Mount Pilatus isn’t just a scenic excursion — it’s a blend of adventure, nature, legend, and awe-inspiring beauty.

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The Largest Medieval Church In The Baltic States - Riga Cathedral
Houses of Worship Kevin Durst 11/6/25 Houses of Worship Kevin Durst 11/6/25

The Largest Medieval Church In The Baltic States - Riga Cathedral

Built in 1211, Riga Dome Cathedral is a striking blend of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and even Art Nouveau architecture—

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A Scenic, Vibrant Swiss City - Lucerne, Switzerland
City Walks Kevin Durst 10/30/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 10/30/25

A Scenic, Vibrant Swiss City - Lucerne, Switzerland

The pedestrian-friendly Old Town is on the right bank of the Reuss and consists of squares with tall timber-framed buildings painted in bright colors and some with elaborate frescos all connected by cobblestone streets.

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A World-Renownd Design Capital - Helsinki, Finland
City Walks Kevin Durst 10/30/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 10/30/25

A World-Renownd Design Capital - Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki feels like a place where everything works—public transit runs smoothly, locals are friendly in their quiet way, and there’s a certain unhurried confidence in the air.

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A Danish National Romantic Masterpiece - Copenhagen City Hall
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 10/23/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 10/23/25

A Danish National Romantic Masterpiece - Copenhagen City Hall

Tucked between Rådhuspladsen and Tivoli Gardens lies one of Copenhagen’s most surprising landmarks—a working City Hall ..

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Iconic Restaurant In Gare de Lyon - Le Train Bleu
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 10/23/25 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 10/23/25

Iconic Restaurant In Gare de Lyon - Le Train Bleu

Le Train Bleu is a historic and iconic restaurant located inside the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris. Originally built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition…

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The Capital Of The French Riviera- Nice, France
City Walks Kevin Durst 10/16/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 10/16/25

The Capital Of The French Riviera- Nice, France

Nice is the fifth largest city in France and after Paris, has the most museums. It attracts people from all over the world with its city mix of old world charm, vibrant streets, art, culture, good cuisine, scenery and serenity.

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