7 of the World’s Best Places to See Graffiti and Street Art

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7 of the World’s Best Places to See Graffiti and Street Art

While graffiti was once considered vandalism or gang-related, it has transformed in recent years to become a wildly popular and beloved form of expressive art in major tourist cities around the world. Graffiti and street art are now a staple in many well-visited locations where in some cases artists are commissioned to add it to high-profile public buildings. These are some of my favorite places in the world to find ultra-cool graffiti and street art.

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Hanseatic Town of Stralsund, Germany and Ozeaneum - A Virtual Tour

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Hanseatic Town of Stralsund, Germany and Ozeaneum - A Virtual Tour

An UNESCO World Heritage site, the Hanseatic City of Stralsund, Germany is a quaint fishing and yachting seaside town famous for tourism, museums, a world-famous Ozeaneum, and is known as the “Venice of the North.”

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How to Survive the Wimbledon Queue in the Rain

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How to Survive the Wimbledon Queue in the Rain

Simply put, trying to navigate the Wimbledon ticket system is a pain in the arse. And even if you are lucky enough to score the elusive tickets, they cost a bloody fortune! But an opportunity presented itself in the summer of 2014. I realized that I would happen to be in London during the time when The Championships Wimbledon was in progress. I could smell the grass and taste the strawberries and cream all the way from Alabama. I had to be there!

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Experience the U.S. Open on a Budget

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Experience the U.S. Open on a Budget

For two Southern tennis fans, exploring the U.S. Open was like being in an episode of I Love Lucy! Read about our adventures at Flushing Meadows as we tried to watch the matches from high above the Goodyear Blimp.

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SEC vs. BIG TEN — What is the Greatest College Football Rivalry?

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SEC vs. BIG TEN — What is the Greatest College Football Rivalry?

Rivalries Run Deep for College Football Loyalists

The Iron Bowl or Big Ten Shootout? Which is the most intense college football rivalry? Loyal fans from Auburn, Alabama, Ohio State and Michigan duke it out.

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Carnival Brazil Pros and Cons - 15 Things I Would Rather Do

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Carnival Brazil Pros and Cons - 15 Things I Would Rather Do

Carnival Brazil is not for everyone — as I waded through the crowds in Olinda, Brazil among the enthusiastic Brazilians who were all enjoying the rich traditions of Carnival, I could think of at least 15 other things I would rather be doing. Of course, I was in the minority. Millions enjoy this historic event every year.

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