One of the primary reasons that abandoned structures are so captivating is that they give us an opportunity to watch nature reclaim spaces that humans once dominated. One of the world’s most fascinating abandoned spaces is a former military supply ship that is steadily rusting in Homebush Bay, just outside of Sydney, Australia. Originally constructed…
When most people think of spas, they envision posh, exclusive resorts frequented by the rich and famous. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia—which is widely considered to be the location of America’s first spa—is home to an accessible, affordable state park which features several mineral-rich mountain springs. For as little as $32, visitors can soak in pristine…
Alberta, Canada is often celebrated as one of the world’s great winter wonderlands. Alberta is home to majestic glaciers, sprawling ski slopes, and plenty of quaint snow-covered towns that look as though they should be immortalized in a snow globe. One of Alberta’s premier winter attractions is a multitude of perfectly round bubbles that appear…
The name Champagne Pool suggests a luxurious fountain of Dom Pérignon or a revitalizing mineral pool at a plush spa. However, New Zealand’s Champagne Pool is a sizzling volcanic hot spring crowned by a continuous row of delicate bubbles created by an endless stream of carbon dioxide. The Champagne Pool’s average surface temperature is 165…
Every year, countless travelers flock to the Romanian region of Transylvania to visit stately Bran Castle, after which Irish horror master Bram Stoker modeled Count Dracula’s imposing lair. Many visitors are unaware that a forest known as Hoia-Baciu is the spookiest place in all of Transylvania. Hoia-Baciu is home to twisted trees, dense blankets of…
Talk of religious fervor in the United States often brings to mind the “burned-over district” in New York State. In the 1800s, religious zeal in New York State raged like wildfire. New York State was home to the Oneida Society which preached communal marriage, the Fox Sisters who popularized communicating with spirits, and the Mormons,…
The Singapore Changi Airport’s recently renovated Terminal 2—otherwise known as T2—looks more like a nature preserve or a Zen garden than a place where people go to enter and exit airplanes. Adorned with lush plants, soft colors, and a soothing digital waterfall, Terminal 2 is one of the greenest and most relaxing airport terminals on…
When most people think of Dubai, they envision camels, sand dunes, and palm trees. The vast majority of people are unaware that arid Dubai is home to one of the largest flower gardens on Earth. The Dubai Miracle Garden — which has been in operation since Valentine’s Day of 2013 — features over 150 million…
