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Meaning ‘Son of Gillean’, named after Gillean the Battle Axe (a warrior from the 1200s), the family name Maclean dates back to the ancient Kings of Dalriada. This clan’s lands still remain where they began on Mull Island, Coll Island, Tiree Island, and the Island of Jura. The Clan Chieftains still also have land in …
A History of the Maclean Clan’s Home – Duart Castle ScotlandRead More
Tinago Falls is one of the premier vacation destinations in the Philippines. Known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls, Iligan in Lanao del Norte is home to this beautiful cascade. The falls got their name from a word in the Tagalog language that means “hidden,” and it aptly applies: once you have made your way …
Since the 1200s, sewers have been a staple of Parisian life. It was during this time that King Philippe Auguste ordered the streets to be paved and for a drainage system to be built. Covering these sewers would be introduced during the reign of Bonaparte, and today, the extensive network of over 1300 miles of …
With near-constant temps hovering around 82 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, the island of Aruba is perpetual summer. Even though there’s barely any rain to dampen your plans, the number of things to do on this island will hardly fit into just one vacation. The Alto Vista Chapel sits on the spot where Aruba’s very first Catholic …
While known for milder things, like strawberries and American flags, Ponchatoula, Louisiana has a toothy mascot in the center of town that gives this community its edge. This mascot is known as Ol’ Hardhide, and he came to win the hearts of Ponchatoulans in 1972. In those days, his home was outside an ice cream …
Who doesn’t want to make their travel as stress-free as possible? You’ve probably heard of various traveling “hacks” that can supposedly slash your airport wait time or that can save you money, but according to insiders, these “hacks” will cost you one or both, or worse. In fact, several of the hacking strategies that people …
Why Your Vacation is Better Left Unhacked – And How To Still Save MoneyRead More
