In the late 1800s, word started to spread that a stretch of land surrounded by colorful mountains located deep in the Mojave Desert in Southern California was loaded with silver deposits. In 1881, thanks to a silver mining bonanza—the boom town of Calico began to blossom. Calico flourished for 12 years, until the price of…
The Western United States is home to countless dusty ghost towns that experienced their heyday during the gold rush of the late 19th and early 20th century. Goldfield, Nevada is considered by many history buffs to be one of America’s most lively ghost towns. “Lively ghost town” may sound like a contradiction, but Goldfield is…
The Greek Islands have a magic to themβperfect for a honeymoon. The problem is, with 227 inhabited islands, picking just one, along with the best luxury Greece tours, isnβt easy. Some couples are all about the food. Others? Beaches. History. Adventure. You name it, Greece has it. Sail, snorkel, or hikeβthe options are endless. Some…
The Arabian Sea coast of the town Kovalam is a treasure house of scintillating beauty of nature, where not only serenity and greenery can be found, but also the ambiance is serene. This picturesque setting houses one of the finest luxury resorts that blend comfort with the pristine charm of nature effortlessly, in Kovalam, known…
Planning an adventure in the Pacific? The region provides an incredible selection of stunning islands, each of which has its own unique virtues. Whether youβre looking to spend your time hiking up the side of a volcano, or lounging on a pristine white beach, the chances are good that youβll find a destination that suits…
When most people are asked to name the oldest city in the United States, they say St. Augustine, Florida—which was founded in 1565. The gorgeous island of Puerto Rico—which has been a United States territory since 1917—is home to a walled city called Old San Juan which was settled in 1521. Old San Juan is…
In the early 1900s, the Save the Redwoods League took a stand against a logging company that was attempting to chop down a towering redwood forest. The Save the Redwoods League argued that cutting into a forest full of trees that were thousands of years old would be akin to destroying a grandfather clock. In…
The island nation of Mauritius—which is located in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar—is home to one of the most colorful geologic rarities on Earth. An expanse of rock that resembles a giant field of petrified sand dunes known as Terre des Sept Couleurs—or, the Seven Colored Earths—was formed by an ancient volcanic eruption that deposited…