Every seasoned traveler has lost their luggage at some point. After a bit of grumbling and a short delay, most people reunite with their lost baggage and carry on. A surprising number of people opt not to reclaim their wayward luggage. In 1970, a few savvy business people in Scottsboro, Alabama decided to gather unclaimed…
In the early 1900s—Fort Bragg, California was home to a popular garbage dump. Residents discarded broken bottles, tin cans, and even the occasional piece of large industrial machinery. It was common for California residents to chuck their garbage into the sea without a second thought. The owners of “The Dumps” would set large fires to…
In 1986, the former Assistant Attorney General of the State of Wisconsin Barry Levenson was devastated that his beloved Boston Red Sox failed to win the World Series. Levenson was mournfully doing some midnight shopping at a 24-hour grocery store, when a bottle of mustard caught his eye. Levenson’s passion for mustard became his salvation….
When most people think of a river, they envision dark muddy water—or, crystal clear water with a few dull grey stones lining a fairly nondescript riverbed. From late July through November, Caño Cristales in Colombia is the most colorful river in the world. A short window between the wet and dry season is conductive to…
When most people think of Texas—they think of 10 gallon hats. Texas Longhorn cattle, and “Austin City Limits”. Texas is home to many beautiful natural wonders that are just as stunning as any attraction in America’s most celebrated National Parks. The Caverns of Sonora contain some of the strangest and most exquisite mineral deposits in…
Panama City is world famous for its warm, inviting water and white sandy beaches. Many consider Panama City to be the spring break capital of the world. Every spring, groups of young people from across the globe flock to Panama city to drink, dance, and party in the sunshine. Panama City is home to countless…
Prior to being recognized as a legendary author, Thomas Hardy worked for a London architectural firm. In the 1860s, London was experiencing explosive growth which resulted in an expansion of the city’s rail system. One proposed rail expansion intersected with a notable London graveyard in the shadow of St. Pancras Old Church. The firm that…
Los Tres Ojos is a trio of vibrant green and blue lakes connected to a cave system tucked away in a dense forest in the Dominican Republic. Ojos is Spanish for eyes. Due to the high mineral and bacteria content in the water, the lakes often take on the same brilliant blue and green tones…
