In the 1800s, there was a high demand for affordable, safe living quarters to house Copenhagen’s ever-expanding roster of industrial workers. A vast number of available factory jobs prompted many workers to migrate from the Danish countryside to Denmark’s most bustling city. Denmark’s ancient housing stock was not keeping up with demand. Multiple families crowded…
California is celebrated for its natural beauty. Many admirers of the Golden State will enthusiastically insist that no corner of California is more breathtaking than Big Sur. One of Big Sur’s loveliest vistas is a slim 80-foot waterfall called McWay Falls. McWay Falls qualifies as a tidefall since it empties directly into the Pacific Ocean…
Are you planning a road trip soon? Do you dream of yourself behind the wheel of an RV, racing against the trees and mountains? Have you been picturing all the amazing sights you could see driving an RV? If this sounds like you, you’re probably wondering how you can rent an RV. Typically, renting an…
After legendary horror writer Stephen King published his novel “The Shining”, the Maine native decided to ditch his adopted home of Colorado. Stephen King’s creative instincts were urging him to return to Maine. In 1980, Stephen King purchased a spooky Victorian mansion located on West Broadway in the shadow of downtown Bangor. The stately Victorian…
Pete Nelson has had a passion for treehouses that dates back to his childhood in New Jersey. Nelson’s father constructed a whimsical treehouse in the family’s New Jersey backyard. As Nelson grew up, his love of treehouses continued to grow stronger. After attending college in Colorado, Nelson founded a construction business that was dedicated entirely…
In order to pass the time, veteran Huang Yung-Fu decided to beautify the dull, grey Taiwanese village that he called home. Huang Yung-Fu’s neighbors—also fellow veterans—were beginning to leave in droves. Huang Yung-Fu had settled in his neighborhood after fighting in the Second Sino-Chinese War and the Chinese Civil War. Several neighborhoods in Taiwan were…
For some, hiking can be a daunting outdoor activity. Many fear the cold weather, the idea of being away from the convenience they’ve gotten used to, etc. But, it’s actually a fun and healthy activity to try to reconnect with nature, your loved ones, and even with yourself. If you want to get rid of…
The world is full to the brim with places that are awe-inspiring. A family or an individual who is planning a vacation has a string of options to choose from. The options range from culturally vibrant cities Asian continent, incomparable hospitality of the Middle East, natural magnificence of Africa, tranquility in Europe, to the vibrance…
