For those of you who know your geography well, you’d know that there isn’t just ONE Paris in existence. In fact, the US has a few cities named Paris. In homage to the name, these American Paris towns also have their own version of the Eiffel Tower, in order to suit the whole theme. But…
We’re now in a worldwide quarantine and many countries implementing stay-at-home orders. The practice of self-isolation isn’t an entirely new concept. We’re are aware of the various pandemics and disease outbreaks of the past and many of the things we’re currently going through are almost paralleling historical events. The plague and small pox outbreak that…
Located just off the coast of the Gulf of Finland from the Baltic Sea, Fort Alexander stands tall on its own man-made platform full of historical secrets and wonders spanning decades. It was built in the mid-1800s, in order to guard St. Petersburg’s coastal areas. Contrary to what people would expect, the fort was not…
The coastline of southern Portugal is full of the most beautiful natural caves, sea stacks and secluded beaches. It’s a nature wonderland, as the Atlantic ocean waves have carved out intricate cave formations that are breathtaking. While some caves are completely dark and submerged under water, some are extremely small and narrow. However, the Benagil…
Situated right smack in the middle of several footpaths, within the Cambridge area near Parker’s Piece field, the Reality Checkpoint may seem like an unassuming cast-iron lamp post. There are many theories, as to why this seemingly normal lamp post earned its namesake. A common theory states, that the Reality Checkpoint received its in the…
Japan‘s Tashirojima in the Miyagi prefecture is home to thousands of stray cats. Although, its an absolute haven for cat lovers all around the world, it may be a torture for anyone with cat allergies. In this cat paradise, the cats are free to roam across the whole island and they are well taken care…
Netherlands is full of colorful, evergreen quaint cottages lining the streets of bustling towns. But, the Hotel Inntel Zaandam, looks like it came straight out of a cartoon or a children’s storybook, with bright shades of blue and green. A whole mishmash of strikingly colorful cottages are practically stacked on top of one another to…
Welsh fisherman’s century-old tiny red hut attracts tourists from all over the world. The quaint home of Conwy only measures up to about 10 feet deep and barely 6 feet wide. The ceiling is slightly over 10 feet high. It’s a two-story hut with a cozy living area on the first floor and a bedroom…