Everyone has heard of the canals and gondolas of Venice, the Colosseum in Rome, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Surprisingly few people have heard of an ancient town in southern Italy called Matera which is known for its cave dwellings, Roughly 9,000 years ago, a group of Paleolithic settlers built cave dwellings in Matera’s…
When most people think of the Midwest, they think of bustling industrial cities like Chicago or Detroit, or endless plots of farmland. The truth is that America’s heartland is home to some of the most scenic stretches of shoreline in North America. Indiana Dunes National Park is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan….
When you travel, sleeping may seem like the perfect way to cut those long hours until you arrive at your destination, all refreshed and ready to enjoy your vacation. Unfortunately, most people arrive at their destination more tired and grumpy because they didnβt have the chance to enjoy a good sleep on the plane or…
Orlando is one of Floridaβs top tourist hotspots, and thereβs a good reason for this. It has an excellent climate, beautiful natural features, and so much to see and do whether youβre traveling solo, as a couple, or in a family group. If you are already up to speed with the main attractions that Orlando…
Since 2010, Sweden‘s eco-conscious Treehotel has allowed guests to leave their worries in the city and retreat to a lush forest in the Swedish Lappland which features several striking “cabins”—including a silver UFO which is often shrouded in fog. The latest addition to the Treehotel is an ultra-modern glass cube which is covered with hundreds…
If your idea of a good time is heading over to the nearest Blockbuster on Friday night to load up on rented movies for the weekend, a visit to the last functioning Blockbuster on Earth in Bend, Oregon is an absolute must. If you thought the glory days of perusing aisle after aisle of shiny…
From a distance, the basalt columns of Devils Postpile National Monument look like a fortified fence that was constructed to protect an ominous castle. It is hard to believe that the stunning, symmetrical columns and octagonal rocks of Devils Postpile were not built by human hands. Instead, they were forged by a 400-foot deep lake…
If you’re a soda pop lover, Galco’s Soda Pop Stop in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles is truly heaven on Earth. Galco’s is an independent, family-owned store which features regional and imported hand-crafted soda, unusual flavors, and the opportunity to create your own pop. If you’re searching for a kosher soda, all natural…