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Why Is It Called a Baked Alaska? How 5 Foods Got Their Names

Have you ever wondered why it’s called a baked Alaska and not a Baked New York? Or why Hollandaise sauce is named after Holland when it originated in France? When food is named after a specific place, the reasoning behind the name isn’t always straightforward.

5 Famous Food Festivals Around the World

For many travelers, the best way to explore a destination is through its food. Food festivals take that notion to the next level. From throwing tomatoes to making giant omelets, these five famous food festivals are bucket-list experiences for any food-focused traveler.

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6 Quirky Roadside Attractions to Visit on Your Next Road Trip

What’s more quintessentially American than a quirky roadside attraction? While each state has roadside attractions with their own unusual claims to fame, there are a select few roadside attractions across the country that are well-worth the detour.

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The Best U.S. National Monuments to Add to Your Bucket List

Similar to our national parks, national monuments protect and preserve historic sites and natural wonders from coast to coast, from New York’s Statue of Liberty to Hawaii’s Papahānaumokuākea marine area. Here are 16 of the best U.S. national monuments to visit.

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Why Frida Kahlo’s Mexico City “Blue House” Should Be on Your Travel List

The Blue House — known locally as La Casa Azul — is more than just a museum in Mexico City. With its unmissable cobalt-blue color, it is the longtime home and final resting place of Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico's most celebrated artists.

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