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Today we are excited to introduce Jakarta, Indonesia’s vibrant, bustling capital, as the newest city you can add to your Duckwyn Travel Passport . Jakarta is rich with history, culture, and kid-friendly attractions, making it a great stop on your next family adventure. 🇮🇩 Why Visit Jakarta Jakarta combines historic landmarks, modern entertainment, and fascinating culture. It is a city where colonial-era buildings stand beside contemporary malls, and where street-food vendor

In the spring of 1940, the world watched a miracle unfold on the beaches of Dunkirk. The German Army had surrounded over 338,000 Allied soldiers, pushing them to the edge of the sea with no way out. What happened next became one of the most dramatic rescues of World War II. Operation Dynamo began on May 26, 1940. The British Navy launched a massive evacuation attempt, but the real heroes included everyday people. More than 800 vessels answered the call — not just warships, bu

Planning a family trip to Europe and want to help your kids understand the history that shaped the modern world? Our new World War II interactive map makes it easy to find the most meaningful places to visit — from battlefields and museums to memorials and historic towns. This map brings together the key WWII locations featured in the DuckAbroad app. Families can explore where major events happened, learn the stories behind them, and discover the places that left a lasting im

Imagine walking into a massive stone arena that has seen over 1,900 years of history—gladiatorial combat, a fortress village, and now live performances under the sky. This is the Arles Amphitheatre in southern France. Built around 90 AD, the amphitheatre was inspired by the great Colosseum in Rome and originally could hold more than 20,000 spectators who watched chariot races and hand-to-hand battles.  In the 5th century, the structure was transformed into a fortress. Over 20

Few places in Europe capture a child’s imagination like Neuschwanstein Castle . Perched high above the Bavarian countryside, this fairy-tale palace looks like it leapt straight out of a storybook. Neuschwanstein was commissioned in 1869 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as his private retreat. Deeply inspired by the operas of German composer Richard Wagner, Ludwig designed the castle as a tribute to the mythic heroes and legends Wagner brought to life on stage. Despite its grandeu