Jackson Hole, Wyoming certainly isn’t the sleepy mountain town that it once was. In recent decades, visitors from around the globe have flocked to Jackson Hole to enjoy the town’s rustic charm, unsurpassed scenic beauty, and close proximity to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. Jackson Hole may attract significantly larger crowds than it used…
Transylvania, Romania is best known for a menacing castle that was home to a fierce warrior and ruler named Vlad the Impaler. Vlad the Impaler ruled Transylvania in the mid-1400s. Locals view him as an avenging hero who drove away Saxon invaders. Descendants of the defeated Saxons have characterized Vlad the Impaler as a brutal…
Wouldn’t it be a big bummer if your partner denies going on a trip with you just because they don’t like to travel? How would you feel if you had to miss a trip that you were eagerly looking forward to just because your partner was not going to join you? It’s not really a…
Traveling by train can be a fun and unique experience. First-time riders might find it intimidating because it’s different from riding a vehicle, but many travelers usually find the ride comfortable. Traveling by train soon? Here are tips you can follow to prepare yourself: 1. Select Your Destination Have you picked a destination yet? There…
The Dorset Marble Quarry—which holds the distinction of being the oldest marble quarry in America—was established in Vermont in 1785 to provide the burgeoning United States of America with stone for libraries, mansions, and other stately buildings. Marble from the quarry even found its way across the border to Montreal, Canada. The quarry thrived until…
Planning Your Next Trip? When you are looking for a change of scenery, deciding where to go can be a bit of a challenge. Sometimes, you don’t want the hustle and bustle of a city and might prefer something more remote. Whether that be a beach in Norway, a remote island in Scotland or somewhere…
Admirers of the Bluegrass State will happily tell you that Kentucky is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States. Red River Gorge Geological Area—located inside of the Daniel Boone National Forest— is home to lively blooming plants, sandstone arches, and the robust Red River which is ideal for canoeing. If…
Egyptian culture and architecture has long captivated people around the world, including the ancient Romans. After the Romans took control of Egypt in 30 BC, countless aristocratic Romans began to build structures that were similar to those that they viewed in Egypt. A few pyramids even popped up in Rome—only one of which has survived…