Escaping London can be a godsend for mental health. While itβs one of the most exciting cities in the world, it can also swallow you whole if youβre not careful, and even visiting the city can take its toll after a few days of hustle and bustle. We all have different points in which we…
If you ever find yourself in Georgetown β the capital of Guyana, a country tucked away in South America β chances are, youβll come across a statue of a man holding what appears to be a fish. Since it’s unlikely you’ll be heading to Georgetown anytime soon, let me introduce you to this curious monument….
The state of California is home to plenty of mystical hotspots that are rumored to be hubs of paranormal activity, but few are as captivating and mysterious as Mount Shasta. Located in the Cascade Range in Sisikyou County, Mount Shasta is a towering stratovolcano which erupts every 600 years. Paranormal enthusiasts claim that the intense…
In the 8th century AD, a Rashtrakuta King ordered a rock-cut temple that celebrated Mt. Kailash—which Hindus believe is the Himalayan home of the deity Shiva—to be built in Maharashtra, India. Mt. Kailash was located in a remote corner of Tibet, so the Rashtrakuta ruler wanted to create an accessible pilgrimage spot for devotees of…
So youβve fallen for Portugal. Youβve wandered Lisbonβs tiled alleys and sipped port by the Douro. Yet the Portugal youβre craving lies beyond the wellβtrodden trail. From volcanic islands to graniteβcrowned villages, these five regions deliver authenticity, affordability, and a clear path to residency. Turning a Visit into a Lifestyle After describing these amazing places,…
Most travelers who are charting a course for a great American road trip are unaware that one of the most impressive waterfalls in the United States is located on the outskirts of a sleepy Idaho town called Twin Falls. Shoshone Falls is a thundering waterfall that stands 212 feet tallβwhich is 14 feet taller than…
The state of Utah is home to a great deal of striking, fantastical scenery. Few places are quite as captivating as Fantasy Canyon β which is located 40 miles south of Vernal, Utah. Fantasy Canyon is a small, hidden sandstone canyon filled with towering rock formations which resemble claymation figurines that are on the verge…
By day, London dazzles with its royal palaces, sprawling parks, and world-class museums. But as the sun dips behind the skyline and the gas lamps begin to glow, the city takes on a different character. One that is shaped not by pageantry, but by bloodstained cobblestones and whispered legends. Welcome to the shadowy world of…