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Like most mid-sized cities, Rockford, Illinois is home to an art museum, a natural history museum, and a children’s museum. What visitors don’t expect is a quartet of 12-foot stone statues that have been likened to stone gladiators, petrified robots, and golems that will spring to life at any moment to defend the town of…
In 1909, a riverbank collapse on the River Severn in Gloucestershire, England, led to concerns that a busy canal vital to the flow of goods and services would be compromised if the water level rose any higher. Old ships were intentionally beached to create a man-made barrier to protect the adjacent canal. Today, Purton Hulks—otherwise…
Easter Island Chile is one of the most unique historical, geographical, and cultural treasures in the world. Visiting the island means peering into a world where traditions and legacy of people remain alive. Rapa Nui, nestled in the heart of the Pacific, exceptionally integrates the historical legacy with the natural richness of Easter Island Chile….
In today’s highly connected world, the constant buzz of notifications and endless scrolling on social media can be very stressful. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a break and going to a peaceful place but worried that luxury usually costs a lot, don’t worry! It’s possible to enjoy as you can Hyra lyxiga Stugor Sälen…
If you’re a ghost town enthusiast, Glenrio—which straddles the border of Texas and New Mexico—is truly the stuff that dreams are made of. Once a quiet oasis in the vast arid landscape of West Texas, Glenrio faded out in the mid-1970s when newly paved Interstate 40 left historic Route 66 in the dust. Glenrio serves…
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…
Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most popular natural wonders in the Finger Lakes region of New York State for good reason. Towering cliffs and a mossy gorge with 19 thundering waterfalls, a winding Art Deco-inspired staircase, and a mesmerizing spiral tunnel never fail to enchant visitors. Located on the southern end of…
For the discerning traveller seeking more than sun lounging or city breaks, Italy emerges as an ideal focus for a luxury walking escape. It’s a uniquely vibrant country where active exploration meets elegant comfort and refined service. From alpine passes to vineyard-draped hillsides, the country offers terrain, culture and hospitality that together create a walking…
