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Lake District National Park is home to 16 pristine lakes, several towering mountains, and ancient woodlands that are so beautiful you’ll swear that you have stepped into the pages of an enchanted fairy tale. Visitors can paddleboard, take a boat tour, and cruise around a crystal-clear lake, or hike along an extensive network of trails…
Scottish artist Andy Goldsworthy has always been proud of the fact that he uses salvaged natural materials to create artwork that will ultimately decay and become one with the earth from which it was salvaged. In 2010, Goldsworthy gathered fallen trees in a gorgeous park known as the Presidio of San Francisco to create a…
The picturesque town of Riquewihr—which is located in the Alsace region of France near the borders of Germany and Switzerland—is unique among quaint French towns because it didn’t sustain heavy damage during World War II. When you arrive in Riquewihr, you will feel as though you have traveled back in time. Visitors can view a…
In the 8th century AD, a Rashtrakuta King ordered a rock-cut temple that celebrated Mt. Kailash—which Hindus believe is the Himalayan home of the deity Shiva—to be built in Maharashtra, India. Mt. Kailash was located in a remote corner of Tibet, so the Rashtrakuta ruler wanted to create an accessible pilgrimage spot for devotees of…
If you ever find yourself in Georgetown β the capital of Guyana, a country tucked away in South America β chances are, youβll come across a statue of a man holding what appears to be a fish. Since it’s unlikely you’ll be heading to Georgetown anytime soon, let me introduce you to this curious monument….
In the early 1900s, an eccentric Civil War veteran and retired school teacher named Samuel Perry Dinsmoor from Ohio decided to move to the plains of Kansas to try his hand at farming. S.P. Dinsmoor ultimately constructed a limestone cabin in Lucas, Kansas surrounded by handcrafted concrete trees and statutes of Biblical figures such as…
The 10th Arrondissement may be tucked away north of the obligatory Paris sights like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, but this district is an intriguing locale to base your trip around. βLiving like a localβ has enduring appeal as a travel principle. Call it Millennial wanderlust or contrarian, but thereβs something to be said…
Looking for your next holiday destination? This can be tough with so many incredible places all over the world to consider, but one place that is often overlooked is Andorra. A landlocked country on the border of France and Spain, located in the Pyrenees mountains, Andorra boasts a rich history, breathtaking views, and plenty to…