Blessed by a beautiful mountain-view and lush greenery, the village of Hallstatt, Austria is any travellers dream. Overlooking the Hallstatt lake, it is a prime destination for hiking. Also, visitors enjoy the quiet and peaceful village life, while admiring Austrian hospitality, food and culture. Much of the village’s architecture still retains the traditional 16th-century style….
Popular tourist attraction Puzzlewood in Gloucestershire, England, is part of the Forest of Dean near Coleford. Its winding paths and moss-covered stones and trees, resemble a fantasy worlds from Lord of the Rings. Rumor has it that J.R.R Tolkien himself was inspired by Puzzlewood, which led him to create the famous trilogy, as he visited…
If you’ve ever seen the old Ohio state reformatory, also known as the Mansfield, and have been struck with a strong case of deja vu, you’re not the only one. This might be the case, if you’ve watched Shawshank Redemption, since much of the movie’s scenes were filmed at this very prison. Built around the…
The acclaimed Opal Mines are hidden behind winding forests. Located near Presov, Slovakia, the tunnels can be explored by an ambitious divers, only with the help of an experienced guide. Today, it is a protected region, but lots of active mining activity occurred there. Over 300 workers were going in and out, in order to…
You would’ve probably heard of “The London Bridge Falling Down” at some point during your childhood. But, did you know that a portion of the London Bridge now resides in Arizona? A large portion of concrete bridge was relocated from London, England to Lake Havasu, Arizona. So what triggered the move? Heavy traffic. The bridge…
A unique expansive Glacier National Park, Montana that lies on the border between the US and Canada, is a nature lover’s paradise. Besides landscapes of natural glaciers, these lands have an abundance of flora and fauna. Considered a World Heritage Site with various historical landmarks, the Glacier National Park border’s Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park…
True to its name, the Goblin Valley State Park is not an average park at all. The unique desert landscape resembles a scene from a sci-fi movie. In fact, Goblin Valley was once used as a set for Galaxy Quest. The Mars-like landscape is littered by dozens of “hoodoos”, which are what the rock structures…
Museum-lovers or just curious travellers come across various uniquely themed museums. These are definitely not on a list of must see art or history museums. One such museum located in Chichibu, two hours away from Tokyo. It showcases various uniquely shaped rocks with faces on them. The museum was started by Shozo Hazama an avid…
