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  • How Public Buildings Can Boost Visitors’ Privacy
    Travel

    How Public Buildings Can Boost Visitors’ Privacy

    ByIlya June 17, 2022

    Whether you run a shop, restaurant, federal building, school, library, or post office, you certainly already understand how important it is for your patrons to enjoy a comfortable experience while on your premises. Part of that experience involves making sure people feel safe, welcomed, and have their privacy respected. Especially if you’re managing a business,…

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  • The Eye: Argentina’s Mysterious Circular Island
    Argentina | South America

    The Eye: Argentina’s Mysterious Circular Island

    ByJenny June 9, 2022

    On the outskirts of the lively city of Buenos Aries in Argentina, there is a mysterious circular island located in the Parana Delta which rotates on its own axis like a distant planet. Scientists believe that the unusual island—known in Argentina as “El Ojo” or “The Eye”—formed in 2003. There is not yet a scientific…

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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

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