Many travelers assume Turkey has no good wineโbut they couldnโt be more mistaken. Chances are, theyโve never tried the award-winning wines of the Aegean region. In fact, many bottles from here regularly take home medals at international competitions. Around Izmir, the sheer concentration of wineries is remarkable: more than half of Turkeyโs wine is produced…
Germany is often celebrated for its lush forests, so it is fitting that one of Germany‘s most beloved National Parks is often referred to as a “rock forest.” Saxon Switzerland National Park—which is located near Dresden—is home to stunning rock spires that have inspired artists, travelers, and nature lovers for centuries. Visitors can explore Saxon…
When you think of Atlanta, you probably think about a busy city where you are going to feel overwhelmed, and itโs 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 Tokyoโs neon lights, Kyotoโs temples, and Osakaโs 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 problemโฆ 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…