Arizona is a popular destination for those looking to escape the cold and enjoy the sun. But, many tourists tend to flock to the same familiar places. Many hidden gems throughout the state offer a unique and peaceful getaway. If you want to find your perfect vacation retreat, Arizona is the ideal state. In this…
If you are vacationing in the Bahamas and you see several spotted pigs float by—your eyes are not deceiving you. The island of Big Major Cay has been entirely overtaken by feral pigs who spend their days swimming, surreptitiously boarding passing boats to scavenge for food, and lounging beneath palm trees when the afternoon sun…
Artist and trash hauler Arthur Beal—who was also known as Captain Nitt Witt—lived by the old adage that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Captain Nitt Witt spent decades constructing a home in Cambria, California out of beer cans, bullet casings, and other natural and synthetic materials that he found along his garbage route….
Many admirers and residents of the city of Prague are quite protective of the city’s stately Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo buildings. There was a citywide outcry when architects Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry designed a thoroughly modern building known as the Dancing House. Since the Dancing House’s completion in 1996, some Prague lovers have warmed…
Most history buffs are unaware that one of America’s most successful early 20th century resort towns thrived in Idlewild, Michigan from 1915 until the late 1960s. During the Jim Crow era when discriminatory laws prohibited Black Americans from frequenting a great many hotels, restaurants, and other establishments, a group of real estate investors decided to…
Florida might be known for its sunshine and theme parks, but when it comes to fine dining, South Florida also offers a treasury of culinary delights. We round up eight of the most fabulous and diverse eateries in the area below! Tsukuro Located in Fort Lauderdale, Tsukuro offers diners delights that include a raw bar…
Since the late 1700s, the World’s Fair has showcased the technological and cultural achievements of various countries around the world. In the early 20th century, the World’s Fair was a wildly popular event. In the early 1930s, the city of Chicago hosted a World’s Fair event called A Century of Progress which featured a handful…
The state of Oregon is celebrated for its vineyards, breathtaking coastline, and quirky cities. Most casual visitors are unaware that Oregon has a booming cheese trade. The Tillamook Creamery in Tillamook, Oregon is considered the cream of the crop when it comes to cheese production in Oregon. Tillamook Creamery visitors can learn about how cheese…
