Quick Take: Mint Museum (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Tested Travel is a sucker for a great museum. If you find yourself in Charlotte, North Carolina make your way to the Mint Museum. It was that sweet spot for museums — not too big…
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Quick Take: Cromarty Museum (Cromarty, Scotland)
Unique. Interactive. Historic. If you find yourself driving in the Scottish countryside near Inverness, make your way to the small and charming town of Cromarty. Overlooking the Cromarty Firth and just a 45-minute drive north…
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Quick Take: British Museum (London, England)
Seen one museum, seen them all? Hardly the case with the iconic British Museum! Tested Travel had a free morning on a recent trip to London and decided to stop by the British Museum. It…
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Quick Take: Grandson Castle (Switzerland)
Dating back to the 11th Century, Grandson Castle is one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Switzerland. Some say “you’ve seen one medieval castel, you’ve seen ’em all.” Tested Travel couldn’t disagree more! Grandson…
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Quick Take: Desalpes Festivals (Switzerland)
A chill in the air, alpenhorns sounding in the distance, and cows in flowery headdresses — it must be the annual Desalpes! One of Tested Travel’s favorite festivals is the annual Desalpes held in towns…
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Quick Take: Cathedral of Verona (Verona,Italy)
A church, an archeological site, and an art museum all in one. A church, an archeological site, and an art museum all in one. The Verona Cathedral complex is tucked away in a corner…
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Quick Take: La Maison du Gruyere (Gruyere, Switzerland)
Say cheese! Is there anything more delicious than a slice of fresh Gruyere cheese? Tested Travel says no! If you love Gruyere cheese like we do, you should plan a visit to La Maison du…
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Quick Take: Avenches Roman Amphitheater (Avenches, Switzerland)
The capital of Roman Helvetica, Avenches has a wonderfully preserved Roman amphitheater. Link to Ancient Rome Originally named Aventicum, this city was a major Roman settlement in the early 2nd century AD. Today, the only…
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Quick Take: Iona Abbey (Isle of Iona, Scotland)
Mystical, magical Iona Abbey on the Isle of Iona in western Scotland — it takes commitment to get there but is worth the effort. Ancient Buildings Started in 563AD, a monk named Columba came to…
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Quick Take: Jay Peak (Jay, Vermont)
You’ve got to make it to the top to earn the views! At 3,874 feet Jay Peak in the Green Mountains offers beautiful views of the Vermont countryside. Parking: There is a small parking area…
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