The Gajumaru Treehouse Diner is a surreal sight. It is not often that you see a diner housed in a 20 foot tall tree synthetic Banyan tree in the middle of a bustling modern city. Of course such a fantastical eatery would appear in Japan. Japan is world famous for its whimsical culture that readily…
Every seasoned traveler has lost their luggage at some point. After a bit of grumbling and a short delay, most people reunite with their lost baggage and carry on. A surprising number of people opt not to reclaim their wayward luggage. In 1970, a few savvy business people in Scottsboro, Alabama decided to gather unclaimed…
In the early 1900s—Fort Bragg, California was home to a popular garbage dump. Residents discarded broken bottles, tin cans, and even the occasional piece of large industrial machinery. It was common for California residents to chuck their garbage into the sea without a second thought. The owners of “The Dumps” would set large fires to…
In 1986, the former Assistant Attorney General of the State of Wisconsin Barry Levenson was devastated that his beloved Boston Red Sox failed to win the World Series. Levenson was mournfully doing some midnight shopping at a 24-hour grocery store, when a bottle of mustard caught his eye. Levenson’s passion for mustard became his salvation….
When most people think of a river, they envision dark muddy water—or, crystal clear water with a few dull grey stones lining a fairly nondescript riverbed. From late July through November, Caño Cristales in Colombia is the most colorful river in the world. A short window between the wet and dry season is conductive to…
Traveling is one of the things that help a lot of us relax when we’re all burned out due to working all year. It is also essential in many other cases, like work or studies. In 2020, however, the way people travel changed quite drastically due to the coronavirus outbreak. Because the virus spreads so…
When most people think of Texas—they think of 10 gallon hats. Texas Longhorn cattle, and “Austin City Limits”. Texas is home to many beautiful natural wonders that are just as stunning as any attraction in America’s most celebrated National Parks. The Caverns of Sonora contain some of the strangest and most exquisite mineral deposits in…
Due to its unusual landscape and snow-capped mountains, Norway is a magnet for adventure seekers and extreme sports enthusiasts. Moreover, Mother Nature took her time carving mesmerizing fjords, building impressive rocky platforms, and adorning the sky with light shows that leave you in awe of her greatness. So, if you want to feel inspired and…
