In 1921, Italian nobleman Gelasio Caetani inherited a crumbling estate called Ninfa that was covered in overgrown foliage. Ninfa was once a thriving medieval village that ultimately languished due to a civil war and a relentless malaria outbreak. Gelasio Caetaniβs passionate love of plants inspired him to work tirelessly to create a lush garden estate…
In the 16th century, the Tremayne family began cultivating a lush garden at Heligan Estate in Cornwall that blossomed into one of the most celebrated green spaces in all of England. Prior to the outbreak of World War I, Heligan Estate employed 22 gardeners who tended to a pineapple pit, tropical flowers and ferns, and…
There are a few spots in the United States that feature ornate Old World architecture akin to the grandest castles and cathedrals in Europe. One stately Old World structure that often catches visitors by surprise is the carillon tower situated in Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida. The 205-foot tower looks like a spire…
There’s something magical about walking through a tunnel of whimsically beautiful pastel flowers. Kawachi Fuji Garden looks like a mystical fantasy land, which is full of purple blooming wisteria. These flowers are actually ornamental vines and come in various species. The garden is home to almost 150 flowering plants, which create this breath-taking tunnel. It’s…
The UK has always been a mixture of rural, rustic and fairy tale locations. Today the old and the modern is scattered across the country in picturesque and unique forms. Many unusual places exist to amuse visitors and fill their minds with new sights and experiences. When dealing with such a diverse nation, exploring travel…