When most people think of Great Britain, they immediately think of tea time. London’s most famous tea importer actually started out slinging coffee. In 1706, Thomas Twining opened Tom’s Coffee House, which catered to London’s well-to-do residents. Thomas Twining’s background working at the East India Company inspired him to sell a variety of teas. Tom’s…
Hotel Cecil is the wooden stacking doll of historical hotels in downtown Los Angeles. As it’s changed hands over the years, it’s continued to serve as a relic of what once was—and the grandness of its marble lobby and Beaux Arts-style architecture is not lost on us today. But unlike the children’s toy, the hotel’s…
National Parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion rightfully get a great deal of attention. For those who are seeking breathtaking beauty that is slightly off the beaten path, consider visiting any of the 128 National Monuments that are located throughout the United States. National Monuments offer all of the splendor of the finest National Parks,…
In 1992, sculptor and Johnson & Johnson heir John Seward Johnson II decided to share his passion for the art of sculpture with the world by opening an expansive outdoor sculpture garden in Hamilton, New Jersey. Johnson’s sculpture garden—known as Grounds for Sculpture—was designed to be an accessible location where people from all walks of…
There are a few spots in the United States that feature ornate Old World architecture akin to the grandest castles and cathedrals in Europe. One stately Old World structure that often catches visitors by surprise is the carillon tower situated in Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida. The 205-foot tower looks like a spire…
Southern Utah is a nature lover’s paradise. A drive down State Route 12—otherwise known as the Million Dollar Road, thanks to the stunning views that motorists see along the way—offers glimpses of red rocks and towering rock formations that have been immortalized by beloved Hollywood Westerns. Some portions of Southern Utah look more like Mars…
When most people think of visiting Italy, they think of strolling the streets of a posh city like Rome. Italy is home to countless small villages that are every bit as lovely as Italy’s glamorous big cities. The tiny village of Santa Maddalena—which is located in the shadow of the Dolomites—has all of the charm…
Every employee wants a chance to get out of the office and travel for work once in a while. It helps break the boredom caused by being in the same place and doing the same tasks on weekdays. Marketing employees are among the teams that get this kind of opportunity every so often. They’re able…
