Iceland, often referred to as the land of fire and ice, captivates travelers with its dramatic landscapes, geothermal wonders, and rich cultural heritage. Beyond its natural beauty, the country offers some of the most unusual places to stay in Iceland, providing experiences that go beyond the conventional hotel room. For adventurers seeking to immerse themselves…
Norway has a rich history of nurturing skilled carpenters who build stately churches, boats, and homes out of wood. Electrician Kjartan Aano’s yearning to build a romantic treehouse for his beloved wife Sally inspired the couple to enlist the design studio Helen & Hard to construct a series of wooden treehouses anchored to living, breathing…
In 1716, a man named David Howe decided to become an innkeeper in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Howe converted a private residence that was built in the late 1600s into an inn known as Howe’s Tavern. Three centuries later, Howe’s Tavern—which is currently known as the Wayside Inn—is still offering cozy accommodations, piping hot meals, and a…
Holbrook, Arizona is best known for its proximity to the multi-colored tree stumps of Petrified Forest National Park. Holbrook is also home to a notable remnant of Route 66, a motel composed of 1950s-era tipis, and a small shed where travelers who are experiencing a transitional moment can leave something personally significant behind. There are…
In 1903, two Bavarian brothers named Otto and Louis Seelbach decided to open a grand hotel replete with ornate old-world craftsmanship in Louisville, Kentucky. The Seelbach Hotel was so wildly popular when it opened its doors in 1905 that the Seelbach brothers immediately started on an expansion that included an ornate Rathskeller Room—basement barroom—that featured…
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…
Scotland is a land of mystery, magic, and breathtaking scenery. One of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in Scottish culture is to spend the night at a unique guest house. Scotland is replete with quaint traditional blackhouses, working farms, and castles where visitors can spend several days and nights sipping Scotch, watching sheep…
When we travel, our accommodation can play a vital role in our experience, and although many of us prefer traditional hotel rooms, there are other travelers who seek unique and unconventional options. The world is full of unusual hotel rooms that push the boundaries of ordinary to varying degrees, from treehouse cabins to underwater rooms….
