When you think of Atlanta, you probably think about a busy city where you are going to feel overwhelmed, and itβs going to be busy your whole visit, but there is more to it than that. Although you might not think it, it is a city that can bring you adventures and even give you…
In 1982, a young community activist named Randy Gilson from Homestead, Pennsylvania arrived in the gritty industrial city of Pittsburgh. Randy had a passion for urban gardens, bright colors, and outsider art. After transforming a multitude of vacant lots into flourishing gardens, Randy purchased a derelict property in 1995. Gilson maxed out a credit card…
In the early 1900s, an eccentric Civil War veteran and retired school teacher named Samuel Perry Dinsmoor from Ohio decided to move to the plains of Kansas to try his hand at farming. S.P. Dinsmoor ultimately constructed a limestone cabin in Lucas, Kansas surrounded by handcrafted concrete trees and statutes of Biblical figures such as…
From rabbit islands and fox villages to eerie doll-filled valleys, explore unusual destinations in Japan and learn how to stay connected while travelling off the beaten path. When most people think of Japan, images of Tokyoβs neon lights, Kyotoβs temples, and Osakaβs street food usually come to mind. But beyond the major cities lies another…
Planning a Vacation to the Beach Can Be Stressful But it doesn’t have to be. 97% of Americans are planning on taking a trip this year. Travel is the most popular vacation priority, with beach vacations taking the top spot. But here’s the problemβ¦ Most people plan their dream vacation in a way that turns…
In the early 1900s, coffee and precious jewel merchant Carvalho Monteiro enlisted the help of Italian architect Luigi Manini to construct a mystical estate in Sintra, Portugal which featured ornate imagery that reflected Monteiro’s reverence for all things metaphysical. Quinta da Regaleira is a sprawling, dreamy, moss-covered maze of stone grottos, peridot-colored ponds, and lavish…
If waterfalls are one of your favorite things in this life, a drive on Oregon‘s Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway is an absolute must. Known as the Highway of Waterfalls, The Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway—which is located near Medford, Oregon—is home to some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in North America. A leisurely drive allows you to see…
In the late 19th century, logging was all the rage in the American Midwest. In order to amuse themselves and unwind after hours of backbreaking work, loggers began to circulate tales of a burly fictional logger named Paul Bunyan who had the strength of 10 men. Paul Bunyan‘s fame spread nationwide in the early 20th…