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The main claim to fame of Bluegrass State´s second largest city (pop.around 323,000 ), located in the Bluegrass Region in Kentucky´s center and north is as "the horse capital of the world," cradle of thoroughbreds (even though the famed Kentucky Derby is held in Louisville, an hour and a half away). Equestrian enthusiasts can check out some 450 horse farms as well as the Kentucky Horse Park (see below), but there´s plenty more to this gracious city. Here are a few of the spots not
Whiskey is the perfect blend of allure and complexity when it comes to exquisite spirits. But what exactly is whiskey, and how does it differ from its counterpart, whisky? We will be enlightened as we discover the fascinating art and science behind this distinguished beverage as well as the legacy and craftsmanship of Buffalo Trace, a name synonymous with outstanding American whiskey, as we embark on this enlightening journey through the realm of distilled delights. You can often find Buffalo Tr
Many if not most countries of the world, of course, set aside choice pieces of territory to protect and often showcase precious natural environments. But thanks to its size and a conservationist ethos dating back to the mid-19th century (though these days being increasingly threatened), few countries offer the number and diversity of natural parks – state and national – as the United States of America, from “sea to shining sea”, as its national anthem poetically puts it. And its 400 national p
