If the Christmas spirit ever overtakes you at the height of summer and you’re unable to travel to the North Pole, consider visiting the quaint town of Frankenmuth. Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland — which is the world’s largest Christmas store — is open year-round. Frankenmuth is known as Michigan’s Little Bavaria, so the Bavarian love of…
2,500 years ago, the Etruscans founded an isolated, rugged hilltop town in the Lazio region which eventually became known as Civita di Bagnoregio. Due to its remote location, the fortunes of Civita di Bagnoregio have ebbed and flowed through the centuries. In the 21 st century, the permanent population of the village has teeterd between…
In 1887, a catastrophic earthquake struck Northern Italy. The medieval town of Bussana was badly damaged. Residents had no choice but to flee the ruins and build a new town a short distance from Bussana Vecchia—or, Old Bussana. Bussana Vecchia languished until a wave of settlers in the late 1940s began to illegally inhabit the…
Las Coloradas — which is a collection of cotton candy pink lakes located in Mexico‘s Yucatan Peninsula — became Instagram famous once viewers realized that the vibrant pink hues that they were seeing were not created by a filter. Ancient Mayans knew that the salt which is naturally present in the Yucatan was worth its…
When most people envision a trip to Greece, they imagine themselves floating in the blue waters of the Aegean Sea or watching the sun rise over the Acropolis in Athens. Until recently, the mountainous interior of Greece didn’t appear on many travel itineraries because it was difficult to access due to roads that were either…
After spending a few hours admiring Villajoyosa’s colorful buildings, gorgeous beaches, and relaxing yet delicious eateries, you will hardly be surprised that the English translation of Villajoyosa is “joyful town.” Located in Alicante on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast, Villajoyosa is the ideal spot to spend a day or two soaking in the sun. One of Villajoyosa’s…
Die-hard fans of the show Game of Thrones agree that one of the most memorable episodes of the series is “Kissed by Fire,” when Jon Snow has a romantic rendezvous with his nemesis-turned-lover Ygritte in a gorgeous cave that looks as fantastical as the dragons that that fly through the skies of Westeros. Located in…
When you take a leisurely stroll on the smooth cobblestones of the Via Appia Antica in Rome, it’s easy to forget that the road has been in existence since 312 BC. Initially constructed by ancient Romans to ensure a steady path for armies, goods, and processions of powerful dignitaries, the Via Appia Antica has served…
