If you’ve ever seen the old Ohio state reformatory, also known as the Mansfield, and have been struck with a strong case of deja vu, you’re not the only one. This might be the case, if you’ve watched Shawshank Redemption, since much of the movie’s scenes were filmed at this very prison. Built around the…
The acclaimed Opal Mines are hidden behind winding forests. Located near Presov, Slovakia, the tunnels can be explored by an ambitious divers, only with the help of an experienced guide. Today, it is a protected region, but lots of active mining activity occurred there. Over 300 workers were going in and out, in order to…
You would’ve probably heard of “The London Bridge Falling Down” at some point during your childhood. But, did you know that a portion of the London Bridge now resides in Arizona? A large portion of concrete bridge was relocated from London, England to Lake Havasu, Arizona. So what triggered the move? Heavy traffic. The bridge…
A unique expansive Glacier National Park, Montana that lies on the border between the US and Canada, is a nature lover’s paradise. Besides landscapes of natural glaciers, these lands have an abundance of flora and fauna. Considered a World Heritage Site with various historical landmarks, the Glacier National Park border’s Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park…
True to its name, the Goblin Valley State Park is not an average park at all. The unique desert landscape resembles a scene from a sci-fi movie. In fact, Goblin Valley was once used as a set for Galaxy Quest. The Mars-like landscape is littered by dozens of “hoodoos”, which are what the rock structures…
Museum-lovers or just curious travellers come across various uniquely themed museums. These are definitely not on a list of must see art or history museums. One such museum located in Chichibu, two hours away from Tokyo. It showcases various uniquely shaped rocks with faces on them. The museum was started by Shozo Hazama an avid…
Located at the entrance of a Venice lagoon, the island of Lazzaretto Nuovo has a rich history that dates back to the Bronze Age. The island was used as a checkpoint, in order to control the waterway into the lagoon and the network of islands located there. The most notable part of the island’s history…
If you’ve come across some pictures of vast and peaceful-looking bamboo forests, it’s highly likely that those are pictures of Japan‘s iconic Sagano Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama. Located about 30 minutes away from Kyoto city center, the forest is easily accessible by train. A popular tourist attraction is lined with hundreds of tall bamboo trees,…