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  • Warren Falls in the Green Mountains of Vermont in the Fall
    Connecticut | Maine | Massachusetts | New Hampshire | North America | Rhode Island | USA | Vermont

    Unveiling New England’s Hidden Gems A Guide to Off-The-Beaten-Path Adventures

    ByIlya April 13, 2024

    Craving for a unique trip in the U.S.? Then, pack your bags for New England! This region encompasses six statesβ€”Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, and Connecticut. It has an estimated population of 14.2 million as of 2022, but there are many hidden gems here you can enjoy, minus the crowds. (1) If you’re…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ hidden gems, travel tips
  • Haines Shoe House, York Pa
    North America | Pennsylvania | USA

    Haines Shoe House: Step into History in a Boot-Shaped House

    ByJenny April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

    In 1948, enterprising shoe salesman Mahlon Haines decided that the best way to increase sales at his ever-expanding collection of shoe stores was to build a giant shoe-shaped house in York, Pennsylvania that would pique the interest of passing motorists. Haines reportedly requested that an architect build a house that looked like a work boot…

    🏷️ architecture, home, house
  • Glendale Museum of Neon Art
    California | North America | USA

    Celebrate All Things Neon at the Museum of Neon Art

    ByJenny April 11, 2024

    Neon lights bring to mind the glitz and glamour of show business, seedy late nights on the Las Vegas Strip, and retro businesses doing their best to get customers through the door. In 1981, a collection of artists decided that the neon lights of the world were an underappreciated art form that deserved their own…

    🏷️ museum, museums
  • frugal travel
    Travel

    Wise Holidays: A Guide to Frugal Travel

    ByIlya April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

    The imagination of luxury hotels and expensive restaurants often overshadows the simple truth: travelling doesn’t have to empty your wallet. Country Helper, a service specialising in travel advice, proves that a frugal approach allows their clients to not only save money, but also enrich their experience by getting to know the culture and locals. Despite…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • High angle aerial of Meteor Crater
    Arizona | North America | USA

    Visit a Meteor Crater in the Arizona Desert

    ByJenny April 11, 2024

    If you fly in an airplane over Winslow, Arizona and look out the window, you will spot a single large moon-like crater in the desert. The crater was caused by a sizable meteorite that smashed into planet Earth approximately 50,000 years ago—when mammoths and mastodons were as plentiful as coyotes and deer. Arizona’s arid climate…

    🏷️ geology, landmarks, natural landmarks
  • boat
    Travel

    How Does Owning a Boat Elevate Your Vacation Experience?

    ByIlya April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

    Imagine the sun kissing your skin as you glide across crystal-clear waters, the gentle breeze whispering promises of adventure, and the freedom to explore hidden coves and secluded beaches. This idyllic scene isn’t just a daydream – it can be your reality when you own a boat. Beyond being a mode of transportation, owning a…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Drombeg stone circle or henge
    Europe | Ireland

    Drombeg Stone Circle: Visit an Ancient Stone Circle in Ireland

    ByJenny April 8, 2024

    During the Bronze Age (1100-800 BC), a group of people known as Celts lived in Ireland. Celts believed that forces such as wind, rain, and even moonlight were associated with spirits that had the power to grant favors to humans—if said spirits were treated with respect. Bronze Age Celts built structures—such as stone circles that…

    🏷️ historical places, monuments, ruins, sacred places, statues
  • Aerial view of Big Bend from Hidden Canyon Trail. Zion National Park. Utah. USA
    North America | USA | Utah

    Nature’s Playground: Outdoor Adventures for All Ages

    ByIlya April 8, 2024June 13, 2024

    Nestled within the captivating landscapes of the American Southwest, Zion National Park stands as a testament to the raw beauty and unspoiled wilderness of nature. Away from the noise and distractions of modern life, Zion offers a sanctuary where people of all ages can immerse themselves in the wonders of the outdoors. Zion signifies ‘sanctuary…

    🏷️ National Park, National parks

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