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Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world?

September 29, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The face is instantly recognizable: The woman, probably in her 20s or 30s, looks toward the viewer with an almost emotionless expression. Questions abound, yet the Mona Lisa is probably the most famous painting in the world.

A Guard Watches Over the Tower on London

Seven reasons to visit London (as if you needed a formal list of reasons)

September 20, 2014 Todd DeFeo

London is a truly world-class city with something for everyone from fashion to art to history, and a visitor’s time in London is all but guaranteed to be too short.

London calling: ‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life’

September 19, 2014 Todd DeFeo

London’s culture and sense of being is built on history. There is nary a corner of the city that doesn’t hold a great story and serve as the backdrop of some great event that helped shaped not only London and England, but the world at large, for in many ways the history of London — and frankly, that of England — is the story of the world.

Museums in London, Bath top TripAdvisor awards

September 18, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Four London attractions and one in Bath were named among the top five in Trip Advisor’s 2014 Travellers’ Choice awards in the United Kingdom.

What to see in Bath, England: Five ideas for exploring the historic city

September 2, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Bath has a rich and colorful history. An absolutely charming city, Bath is located roughly 100 miles west of London, making it the perfect destination for a day trip. A tourist destination since the city’s founding during Roman times, Bath today is home to roughly 80,000 residents and sees more than 4.4 million visitors per year.

Seeing the essentials in Paris: Five ideas for a Parisian escape

August 22, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Paris is one of the world’s most popular destinations, and for decades “The City of Light” has attracted artists and lovers alike. Here are five ideas of what to see on a trip to Paris.

What to see in England: Six essentials in London and beyond

August 10, 2014 Todd DeFeo

England is one of the great destinations for travelers. The country is home to some of the greatest tourist attractions, including stunning churches, prehistoric monuments and iconic structures instantly recognizable worldwide.

President Obama’s remarks on Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17

July 18, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Yesterday, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 took off from Amsterdam and was shot down over Ukraine near the Russian border. Nearly 300 innocent lives were taken — men, women, children, infants — who had nothing to do with the crisis in Ukraine. Their deaths are an outrage of unspeakable proportions.

Bath Abbey to hold candlelit vigil for First World War

July 12, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Hundreds are expected to gather at Bath Abbey in Bath, England, for a special candlelit vigil to mark 100 years since the start of World War I. The vigil is scheduled from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Aug. 4.

London on course for another record-breaking year

July 11, 2014 The Travel Trolley

London welcomed over 3.6 million overseas visits in the first three months of 2014, resulting in the best ever first quarter tourism numbers in the city’s history, according to London & Partners.