local history

EscapeArtist is all about connecting our readers—wherever they may be—to the world. Through our various media outlets we share stories from our members and contributors about their …
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Escape in Retirement to Tasmania, Australia Born in Sydney, Australia, and a city girl, I travelled to Canada in my youth for an adventure and ended up married to a Canadian whom I met…
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Allahabad is situated at the confluence of holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, and is one of the sacred pilgrimage centres of the Hindus. It is not only known for the confluence of…
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Escape the crowds and enjoy a place of your own for vacation in the paradise of Long Island, Bahamas, the best-kept secret. Looking to escape the hotel/resort experience and have a…
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The Blue Hole is in one of the atolls. It's in the Lighthouse Reef, and it was discovered by Jacques Cousteau. Basically, it's a beautiful location for diving and some snorkeling. It’s…
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Make no mistake, events that have developed the character of Nicaragua and its people have not always been pretty, and have not been without lasting consequence. Even the capital city…
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Central Paris, with a population of 2.1 million people (2005 statistics), has a very small area of just under 100 square kilometers. No corner is farther than six miles from the square…
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