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• Harry Potter paints a new version of London

  By Brendan Armstrong on August 8, 2022

  

  LONDON —  J.K. Rowling released her first installment of the “Harry Potter” series in 1997. Little did she know that the series would soon take off, leading to the transformation of London’s touristic landscape. The Harry Potter franchise continues to… Read More ›

• Juliet’s house calls tourists to Verona

  By Brendan Armstrong on July 28, 2022

  

  VERONA, Italy — Millions of tourists flock to the home of Juliet, of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” fame, every year, spotlighting a beautiful piece of Medieval architecture. Most of them however come for very different reasons. Verona is home to… Read More ›

• Brendan Armstrong: Navigating Rome as a tourist; how to make the most of your time

  By Brendan Armstrong on July 28, 2022

  

  ROME — Blasted by summer’s scorching heat, we took our first steps out of the hotel, unsure of what lay ahead in the Eternal City.  Navigating Italy isn’t a simple task, particularly when you have never been before and are… Read More ›

• Why Paris is a must for your future Europe trip

  By Brendan Armstrong on July 26, 2022

  

  PARIS — Often known as the City of Lights, Paris continues to draw people from all over to its wondrous atmosphere. From museums to escargot to the metro lines, your Parisian experience will not disappoint. You might wonder, out of… Read More ›

• Anger and Sadness: New York residents react to the overturning of Roe v. Wade

  By Brendan Armstrong on July 11, 2022

  By Brendan Armstrong NEW YORK — Angry New Yorkers from all across the city gathered in Washington Square Park with signs and chanting on June 24 to protest a U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned the landmark case Roe v…. Read More ›