Have you ever heard the phrase ‘the name makes the person’? While it might not necessarily be true and depends on personal beliefs, names do have some meaning. When it comes to cities, a lot can be learned about the history and the culture of a place just from looking into its name. Everyone has heard of Atlanta and New York, but how did those names become such common knowledge no one even thinks about them anymore? Many US cities had their names changed over the years, how many of these old monikers can you recognize?
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Ever wondered what it was really like to fly during the golden age of air travel?
The Beauty of Asia: 17 Gorgeous Travel Guides
Click on any of these to enter the article and see these exotic and stunning countries you can travel to in Asia.
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Is This the Worst Travel Destination on the Planet?
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Discover the Ancient Italian City Where Time Stood Still
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Eastern Europe's Jaw-Dropping Beauty Needs to Be Seen
Eastern Europe is often associated with poverty and the remnants of Communism, but it's actually quite exotic and beautiful. View these 20 amazing places.
Avoid Hidden Fees with This Guide to Low-Cost Flights
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Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains is So Darn Beautiful...
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These Magnificent Ancient Ruins Make Us Gasp in Awe
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Visit 9 of the Most Unusual Towns in the World
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10 Beautiful Places in Austria You Must Visit!
We invite you to join a special journey in the country, looking at 10 different sites that are simply a must.
Explore the World from Above with These 16 Photos
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A comprehensive travel guide to Myanmar in Southeast Asia
