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Many areas of Oregon are so beautiful that it’s no wonder the state has inspired artists of all kinds. Its […]
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Prison escapes are not exactly everyday events, but they happen more often than the biggest headlines suggest. In a 2023 […]
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Maine has been a great source of inspiration for musicians, and it’s not mindboggling to see why. With its rocky […]
Food is necessary for survival, but it is far more than just a source of nutrition. Food can remind us […]
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Video games do not cross borders quite as easily as you might think. A game that reaches stores unchanged in […]
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Russia is a massive country so filmmakers who want to shoot there have tons of landscapes to choose from. From […]
Peru isn’t generally associated with Hollywood, but it has some noteworthy landscapes. Filmmakers can choose from the ancient ruins of […]
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Finland is a country that seems almost made for movie magic. It has a natural beauty unlike any other place […]
Calling an entire city unfriendly is obviously subjective. What feels rude to one traveler might just be the normal pace […]
