Approximately 17 miles outside of Vilniusโwhich is the capital city of Lithuaniaโstately Trakai Island Castle is situated in the middle of placid Lake Galvฤ. The castle was first constructed in the 13th century and has undergone several striking transformations throughout the centuries. It is home to an expansive museum that showcases artifacts from Lithuanian history…
In 1950, the powers that be in Greece decided that the best way to preserve the historic character of the island of Hydra was to ban all vehicular traffic. For centuries, Hydra has been home to narrow alleyways and buildings constructed side by side. The narrow cobblestone streets of Hydra are filled with donkeys and…
In the late 1800s, banker Abraham Salomon Camondo commissioned a grand stone staircase in the Turkish city of Constantinopleโnow known as Istanbulโso that his family could traverse one of the city’s steepest hills and travel to work and school with greater ease. The Camondo Stairs are a sprawling staircase with a distinctive curved design that…
When most people see photos of Chile‘s Marble Caves for the first time, they think that they must be looking at a photoshopped image with a slick filter. Photos of turquoise water lapping against swirling marble arches streaked with ribbons of pale yellow, sea green, and deep blue appear too vibrant and beautiful to be…
San Diego is generally known for its sunny beaches, delectable Mexican food, and world-famous zoo. Aside from ample places to have fun in the sun, San Diego is also known as a hotspot for paranormal activity. With a local history that includes a cursed house, a celebrated racetrack, and some very unlucky sailors, there are…
If you are a lizard enthusiast searching for the ultimate romantic honeymoon destination, consider booking a trip to lounge in the sun with your sweetheart on a pink beach that doubles as a Komodo dragon habitat. The sands of Pantai Merahโas the pink beach is knownโderive their vibrant color from a red microscopic organism known…
The Isle of Pines in New Caledonia—which is located between Australia and New Zealand—is a picture-perfect tropical paradise dotted with tall, slim pine trees. Visitors from around the world flock to the Isle of Pines to enjoy pristine waters, lush tropical foliage, and a lucky cave. One of the Isle of Pines’ most popular attractions…
The mystical Incan fortress of Machu Picchu in Peru is a top travel destination for virtually every travel lover. Perched upon the Peruvian Andes mountains and constructed in the 1400s, Machu Picchu served as the estate of the Incan emperor Pachacuti. Machu Picchu has ceremonial chambers, as well as evidence of agriculture, but there is…
