In 1903, two Bavarian brothers named Otto and Louis Seelbach decided to open a grand hotel replete with ornate old-world craftsmanship in Louisville, Kentucky. The Seelbach Hotel was so wildly popular when it opened its doors in 1905 that the Seelbach brothers immediately started on an expansion that included an ornate Rathskeller Roomβbasement barroomβthat featured…
There are several stories about how the charming small town of Cashiers, North Carolina came to be known by the peculiar name of Cashiers. Some say that Cashiers was a star racehorse, a trusty mule, or even an eccentric hermit. Local historical records indicate that Colonel John Zacharyβwho helped establish the town in the 1830sβchose…
The bulk of travelers associate fantastical rusty red rock formations with Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico. Most people are unaware that Canada is home to some of the most stunning sandstone canyons in all of North America. The hoodoos of Drumheller, Alberta, are a series of towering rock formations that are so commanding that…
In 1220, Alexander II of Scotland gave some marshy land to Sir John De Maccuswell so that Clan Maccuswellβwhose family name ultimately evolved into Maxwellβcould build a castle. Maxwell’s first attempt to build a castle resulted in a structure that sank into the soggy land on which it was built. Maxwell found a slightly more…
When most people think of the Midwest, they envision a vast expanse of tornado-prone plains. Despite its flat-as-a-pancake reputation, the Midwest has quite a bit of geologic diversity. The bluffs and gushing waterfalls that surround the small, scenic town of Decorah, Iowa, are part of a stretch of the upper Midwest that was never covered…
The Land Down Under is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Itβs no wonder that it sits firmly at the top of many a holidaymakerβs travel bucket list.Β From the cosmopolitan hub of Sydney to the out-of-this-world landscapes of the Outback, Australia offers an unparalleled travel experience that youβll never forget. Whether you…
Iceland is home to countless stunning natural wonders such as volcanos, geysers, and glaciers. One of Iceland’s star attractions is the luminous Skaftafell ice cave that appears to be a vibrant shade of blue when the sun shines through its frozen walls. Because the Skaftafell ice cave is located inside of a glacier that is…
Paddleboarding has seen a significant rise in popularity across the UK in recent years. According to the Water Sports Participation Survey 2022, 13.2 million UK adults engaged in boating activities, with paddleboarding standing out as a favourite among many new and returning participants.Β This surge is likely influenced by the accessibility and versatility of paddleboarding,…