Are you daydreaming about picturesque blue skies with idyllic white sand beaches, ancient ruins, and legendary cuisine? If your dreams are taking you to Greece, there are a few things to take care of before embarking on the trip of a lifetime. Getting ready for a getaway can be daunting and time-consuming, yet preparing ahead…
If you’re a history buff, a visit to Berat, Albania, situated in the south-central part of the country, is an absolute must. Known as the “city of 1,000 windows” due to its unique architecture characterized by a multitude of windows, Berat has been appreciated by many for centuries as a place where people from diverse…
Las Vegas, or “Entertainment Capital of the World”, is beyond the neon lights and slot machines; this desert oasis boasts a diverse and thriving food scene that can rival any major culinary destination. If you are a food lover and you are willing to take a foodie tour in Las Vegas, we are here to…
Plenty of religions around the world refer to cannabis as “the devil’s lettuce” and consider any sort of intoxication or inebriation to be a sin. There are many other people of faith who consider mind-altering substances such as cannabis to be a holy sacrament that elevates the human mind, body, and soul. Cannabis enthusiasts—such as…
Louisiana has the unfortunate distinction of consistently having the highest percentage of incarcerated individuals per capita in the world. The Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center—which is located on the campus of Angola Prison in West Feliciana Parish—explores Angola’s fraught history and what life is like for inmates in one of America’s most notorious prisons….
It comes as no surprise that the Hammer Museum in Haines, Alaska, was initiated by a man named Dave Pahl. Originally from the Midwest, Pahl moved to Alaska to immerse himself in a rustic environment conducive to learning new survival skills. There, he took up blacksmithing and developed a passion for vintage hand tools, with…
Much like clouds, the true identity of a rock formation lies in the eye of the beholder. The Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick, Canada—a series of distinctive coastal rock formations—have been likened to bears, elephants, and dinosaurs. Most commonly, they are classified as a collection of stone flowerpots, fully visible when the tide recedes. The…
In Santa Cruz, Argentina, there is a cave adorned with hundreds of outlines of hands stenciled on its walls. Though the stenciled hands appear surprisingly modern, some of the artwork is nearly 10,000 years old. Cueva de las Manos—or the Cave of Hands—served as a meeting place for bands of hunter-gatherers for several centuries. Since…
