Among our favorite places to soak up some rays is Croatia, one of Europe’s most picturesque nations. Even now, Croatia is among the most popular tourist spots in all of Europe. You really must see this beautiful tiny nation, which has beautiful mountain villages, blue seas, and rough rocky terrain. There are activities here for…
The sunny desert city of Jodhpur in India is famous for buildings that are as blue as the sparkling waters of the Caribbean. Local lore states that Indian priests known as Brahmins painted their houses blue to signal their ties to royalty and their high social status. Some historians theorize that the copper sulfate in…
Curious about the secrets hidden within Uzbekistan’s borders? Imagine a land where the Silk Road whispers tales of trade and adventure, and Islamic architecture stands as timeless monuments to history. Ever pondered the enigma of Amir Temur, or explored the allure of UNESCO World Heritage Sites? And what about plov, the dish that sparks culinary…
Ever since the ruins of a series of Roman temples known as Largo di Torre Argentina were excavated in 1929, residents of Rome have been releasing unwanted cats at the site. For nearly a century, countless former housecats and strays have sunbathed, strutted across the temple ruins like furry royalty, and napped on the Curia…
A trip to the Emerald Isle is nothing like youβve done before. Even as you fly into Ireland, you can already see how great it is! Thereβs so much to see and do all over Ireland, and with Cork being the second largest city, you wonβt be sorry you visited! But if youβve never visited…
Miami, the beach city of Floridaβs southeastern coast is a perfect combination of constant sunshine, sandy beaches and nonstop entertainment. It offers a thrilling experience for all travelers with its immaculate beaches, diverse cultures, tantalizing food and energetic nightlife. If you’re planning a weekend getaway, you’ll never run out of exciting things to do in…
In the 1600s, a Swiss priest converted an alpine cave into a chapel and hermitage. For centuries, pilgrims traveled to attend church in one of Europe‘s most rustic chapels. After the last hermit died in the mid-1800s, the hermitage was converted into an inn known as Berggasthaus Aescher Wildkirchli that offered food and lodging to…
In the mid-20th century, a young man from the Nong Khai province in Thailand named Bunleua Sulilat claimed that he wandered into a cave and met a religious hermit named Keo Ou and became Keo Ou’s disciple. After Sulilat parted ways with his spiritual master, Sulilat was inspired to create a universal religion. Sulilat amassed…