Eating out while on vacation is always a good idea. Experiencing new cultures through cuisine or even just different variations of standard dishes is always good for both the stomach and the mind. One of the most enjoyable parts about dining out is the atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant, cafe, pub, or… (insert term…
Hocking Hills State Park is a sprawling, picturesque state park situated in Logan, Ohio, in the Southeastern portion of the Buckeye state. The park is popular with both locals and tourists, featuring numerous caves and waterfalls, lofty cliffs, and Hemlock-adorned gorges, all of which are accessible via the park’s extensive hiking trails. The park features…
Though not nearly as famous as the “other Niagara,” Niagara falls, the iconic waterfall on the border of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario, Niagara Cave, located in the tiny southeastern Minnesota town of Harmony, is nearly as impressive. The sprawling cavern is one of the most extensive grottoes in the midwest. It…
Colombia has become a favorite destination for world travelers, renowned for its diverse and picturesque landscapes, warm and friendly people, affordability, and world-class cities and beaches. Located a short distance from the wonderful city of eternal spring, Medellin, Guatapé is a lovely holiday town nestled alongside the sprawling artificial lake of Embalse Guatapé. The small…
The Blustery rain-soaked port city of Astoria, Oregon, is located near the mouth of the Colombia River and the Pacific Ocean. The small town of just over 10,000 has an important place in Oregon and American history due to its proximity to Fort Clatsop, built by the Lewis and Clark expedition and served as the…
Húsavík, located in Northern Iceland, is the oldest settlement in the land of fire and ice, situated along the Skjálfandi Bay, which is frequently referred to as the whale capital of Iceland, featuring a reported 23 different species of whale. As the most populous town in Northeastern Iceland, Húsavík features several museums, performing art centers,…
If you’re of a certain age or hip to classic, gone off the air too soon TV shows, then you know of David Lynch’s weird and iconic Twin Peaks which ran on the air from 1990 to 1991 with a movie in 1992, followed by a long-sought third season in 2017. Beloved by fans, the…
Slovenia: A Brief (Modern) History For the majority of the 20th century, Slovenia was a member of Yugoslavia, a federated nation that existed between 1913 to 1941 and again from 1946 to 1992. The Second iteration of Yugoslavia was a one-party socialist state mainly modeled after its neighbor, the Soviet Union. Josip Broz Tito, commonly…
