Nature lovers around the globe agree that Salar de Uyuni—a Bolivian salt flat—is undeniably one of the world’s most stunning natural wonders. During the rainy season, a thin pool of water transforms Salar de Uyuni into a flawless mirror which creates a breathtaking reflection of the sky. Most of the year, Salar de Uyuni is…
The old timey river town of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky is proof that rural America is home to countless quirky and captivating locales. The buildings of Rabbit Hash have scarcely changed since they were constructed in the mid-1800s. Rabbit Hash is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places because it serves as a time…
Preparing for a potential disaster scenario can seem like an overwhelming task. You have to consider your unique needs, situations, and environments when developing your plan. Furthermore, the process becomes even more complicated if you are planning on leaving with a family. If you are new to the world of emergency preparedness, or perhaps you…
College allows you to explore more than you can imagine. Whether you explore locally or internationally depends on you and the many factors around you. Your best bet, though, is to explore several continents and countries as much as you can. For starters, you may not know where to be your student travel to, but…
If you were a fan of the 90s sitcom Seinfeld you will instantly recognize the exterior of Tom’s Restaurant in Manhattan. When the glowing red Restaurant sign flashed on the screen—with the word “Tom’s” missing—Seinfeld viewers knew that Jerry, Kramer, Elaine, and George were discussing their latest antics over a hot cup of coffee. The…
If you have ever wondered what life would be like if women were in charge, a visit to the Estonian island of Kihnu will help you envision a matriarchal world. Women are the keepers of culture and do virtually every job on Kihnu because the men of the island have historically spent the bulk of…
Legendary writer Ernst Hemmingway traveled far and wide during his storied life and left his mark on many different places around the globe. Diehard Hemmingway fans will eagerly tell you that no locale is as synonymous with Ernst Hemmingway as the island of Key West. In the 1930s, Ernst Hemingway and his wife Pauline Pfeiffer…
Most casual pedestrians strolling through the San Francisco neighborhood of Bayview are unaware that there is 6-story castle tucked away behind a tall fence. In 1870, British immigrant John Hamlin Burnell was inspired to build a Norman-style castle in his adopted home of San Francisco. Burnell was able to start a brewery called Albion Porter…
