Rome is celebrated for its ancient stone structures, delectable food, and majestic fountains. Most visitors are unaware that Rome is also home to a peaceful botanical garden that is an excellent place to escape the crowds in one of Italy’s most visited cities. Orto Botanico di Roma features rows of palm trees, a bamboo forest,…
In the late 1800s, Dr. J.J. Ott stumbled upon a boulder field in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania filled with rocks that resonated like a bell when they were struck by a rock hammer. Dr. Ott was so enamored by Upper Black Eddy’s musical rocks that he constructed a primitive xylophone-like instrument out of the most…
The gorgeous city of New Orleans is home to countless stately live oak trees. A sprawling live oak in Audubon Park, with branches so long that they touch the ground, has captured the hearts of residents and visitors alike in the Big Easy. Known as the Tree of Life, this majestic tree, draped in Spanish…
Japan is a top contender to win the title of the international headquarters of all things cute. Hello Kitty accessories, mascots such as the smiling bear Kumamon, and hyperactive Pokemon characters are all designed to spread joy far and wide. How did Japan get so cute? One undeniable factor is that there are countless public…
In the late 1800s, a brave Scottish civil engineer named George Grant MacKay decided to build an expansive bridge out of hemp rope and cedar planks in North Vancouver, British Columbia far above a rushing river. MacKay’s precarious bridge initially attracted his most daring friends. By the early 1900s, thrill-seekers from many different regions couldn’t…
Israel might be a small country but that doesn’t mean you’re not spoilt for choice when it comes to natural wonders. And the fact that the country is so diverse in its landscapes – mountains and waterfalls, deserts and coral reefs, rock formations and caves, rivers and canyons – means there’s plenty to see. Here…
Any tried and true New Yorker will tell you that New York is a city within a city. The Big Apple’s stately skyscrapers contain a surprising number of hidden nooks and crannies. The Elevated Acre—a small, well-manicured park which is located atop a building at 55 Water Street—is one of the bustling Financial District’s best…
Hocking Hills State Park is a sprawling, picturesque state park situated in Logan, Ohio, in the Southeastern portion of the Buckeye state. The park is popular with both locals and tourists, featuring numerous caves and waterfalls, lofty cliffs, and Hemlock-adorned gorges, all of which are accessible via the park’s extensive hiking trails. The park features…
