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  • Road to Red rock canyon
    California | North America | USA

    Red Rock Canyon State Park: California’s Secret Stretch of Desert

    ByJenny June 6, 2022August 27, 2022

    If you’re yearning to see some striking red rock formations but don’t feel like braving the crowds at popular National Parks like Zion, consider visiting Red Rock Canyon State Park in Cantil, California instead. California may be the most populated state in the US, but there are still a few hidden natural wonders that don’t…

    🏷️ State park, State parks
  • Consider These 8 Factors When Choosing Your Travel Destination
    Travel

    Consider These 8 Factors When Choosing Your Travel Destination

    ByIlya June 2, 2022November 20, 2023

    When it comes to choosing a travel destination, there are many factors to consider. Some people might be looking for a sunny beach resort where they can relax and soak up the sun. Others might prefer a more adventurous trip, such as hiking or camping in the wilderness. And still, others might want to visit…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Acadian Village
    Louisiana | North America | USA

    Lafayette, Louisiana: Explore one of America’s Liveliest Cities

    ByJenny June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

    Virtually everyone is familiar with the lively party scene in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans is home to free-flowing booze, delectable food, and music galore. Most people are unaware that the residents of virtually every city in South Louisiana love to party until they drop. One of the liveliest cities outside of New Orleans is…

    🏷️ cities, city
  • caverns restaurant
    Arizona | North America | USA

    Grand Canyon Caverns: Arizona’s Bone Dry Cave

    ByJenny May 31, 2022March 9, 2023

    Located roughly 90 miles from the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Caverns is a unique cave system which showcases the true starkness of the desert. There is not a single drop of natural water located in this bone dry cave system. In lieu of pointy rock formations which are traditionally created by…

    🏷️ caves, restaurant
  • Italian Rail
    Europe | Italy | Travel

    Why You Should Use Rail Network to Travel Around Italy

    ByIlya May 29, 2022October 28, 2022

    Unique art and style, delectable cuisines, breathtaking natural beauty, and more make Italy the ultimate vacation destination. One visit to the Alps-dominated country is never enough- it will leave you craving for more. Fortunately, getting around Italy has been made easier by the country’s superb infrastructure. There are plenty of trains and buses ferrying travelers…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Georgia Guidestones
    Georgia | North America | USA

    Georgia Guidestones: Elberton’s Mystifying Stone Monument

    ByJenny May 26, 2022October 4, 2024

    In the late 1970s, a man with an assumed name showed up at a business dedicated to stone carving in Georgia and placed a very peculiar work order. R.C. Christian—as the mystery man called himself—asked Elberton Granite Finishing Company to build him a hulking stone monument with a cryptic set of directions seemingly designed to…

    🏷️ architecture, monument, monuments
  • Molossia Railroad
    Nevada | USA

    The Republic of Molossia: Nevada’s Quirky Micronation

    ByJenny May 23, 2022

    Anyone who has spent an extended amount of time in the most remote stretches of the desert in the Western United States can tell you that the arid, desolate corners of America attract some pretty quirky characters. It is no surprise that military man and lofty dreamer Kevin Baugh decided to found his very own…

    🏷️ micronation
  • Tropea
    Europe | Italy

    Italian Adventure: Explore Italy’s Most Precious Hidden Gems

    ByJenny May 19, 2022

    A trip to Italy is on the bucket list of virtually every avid traveler. Seasoned travelers will happily tell you that Italy is so much more than Rome, Milan, and Venice. Some of Italy’s smaller, more rugged towns and outdoor spaces offer an authentic, captivating experience that every adventure lover will cherish for all time….

    🏷️ cities, city, town, towns

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