Lucie Grace

Joined: Jun 1, 2021

Lucie Grace is a British freelance culture and leisure writer, living and working nomadically in Asia. Before grad school, she spent 8 years employed in London's museums and galleries, loving nothing more than an archive or library to get lost in. Her favourite movie is Apocalypse Now, closely followed by Rushmore, which she knows word for word. She's also got bylines in CN Traveller, Culture Trip, The Daily Beast, The Guardian and Vice.

10 Words the British Royal Family Won’t Say

10 European Midsummer Celebrations

The May Queen at the Beltane Fire Festival in Edinburgh.

10 Bewitching Facts About Beltane, the Ancient Gaelic Fire Festival

A 'Titanic' memorial in Washington, D.C.

14 Moving Monuments and Memorials to the 'Titanic'

Participants standing in front of an altar during Día de los Muertos

20 Halloween-Like Traditions From Around the World

While Americans are dressing up and trick-or-treating around Halloween, other countries are playing with fire and partying at Dracula's castle.

11 Odd Old-Timey Valentine's Day Traditions

From writing a salty letter of insults to rid yourself of unwanted attention to using a key to ward off epilepsy, here are 11 of the oddest old-timey Valentine’s Day traditions from years past.

Making paper snowflakes is a fun, easy DIY activity.

How to Make Paper Snowflakes in 6 Easy Steps

Making your own paper snowflakes to hang around the house during the holidays is a fun, accessible activity for all ages.

This hand contains one of Saint Nicholas’s fingers.

7 Places You Can See St. Nicholas's Bones

Over the centuries, relic fragments of what are said to be St. Nick’s bones have been acquired by an impressive number of churches around the world.

11 of Europe’s Most Magical Christmas Markets

You’ll be hard pushed to find a European city that doesn’t host a Christmas market these days—here are some of the continent's most enchanting.

The Palace of Versailles is one of several palaces you can stay in.

10 Luxurious Palaces You Can Stay In

Sleep like royalty at these palaces around the world. Tiaras and crowns not provided—you'll have to source your own.

A treehouse vacation rental in Colombia.

11 Enchanting Treehouses You Can Rent

These remote treetop getaways are a dream escape for those longing to reconnect with nature or just get away from the grind.

It's time to live out your lighthouse keeper dreams.

10 Amazing Lighthouses You Can Rent

Whether it's the proximity to the sea or a slice of history that pulls you in, these lighthouses offer something for everyone.

The Pacific Crest Trail is just one of the world’s longest treks.

10 of the World’s Longest Hiking Trails

Young explorers and retirees alike are donning sturdy boots and reconnecting with the great outdoors on long trails all over the world.

Egypt’s famous Luxor Temple is one of the world’s oldest temples.

10 of the World's Oldest Temples

Humans have been building temples for over 10,000 years. Luckily for history lovers, many of those ancient, sacred sites still exist.