Located in the third most visited park in the United States, the 1,000+ acre Golden Gate Park, the Japanese Tea Garden of San Francisco has provided visitors with a glimpse into the beauty and harmony of a Japanese garden since its debut as a “Japanese Village” exhibit during the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition. Japanese…
With high-sounding, enigmatic, new-age names like the Site of Reversible Destiny, the Critical Resemblance House, and the Elliptical Field, the attractions at Yoro-Park in the small town of Gifu Japan inspire creativity and thinking, embrace aesthetics, and remain open to interpretation. Yoro-Park is not a theme park but rather an “experience park” upon arrival, you…
Lookout Mountain is a towering natural wonder that straddles Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. In the early 20th century, a gentlemen named Garnet Carter decided that Lookout Mountain’s winding natural paths, mysterious caverns, and cascading waterfall could be improved upon. Garnet’s wife Frieda was obsessed with folklore and fairytales. Garnet and Frieda decided to transform Lookout…
New York City has long been celebrated as a haven for art and innovation. New York City’s Little Island—which is situated on a series of bulbous piles on the Hudson River—is the Big Apple’s latest creative masterpiece. Little Island is a mini park which features trees and flowers galore, a stage for performing artists, and…
True to its name, the Goblin Valley State Park is not an average park at all. The unique desert landscape resembles a scene from a sci-fi movie. In fact, Goblin Valley was once used as a set for Galaxy Quest. The Mars-like landscape is littered by dozens of “hoodoos”, which are what the rock structures…
Many people spend money just to go to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. They would spend a trip to see the Sakuras in Japan or visit the Taj Mahal in India. Some would bring their loved ones and walk to the dunes in Africa. They would cancel their appointments and travel thousands of miles just…
When thinking of Russia, the first places come to mind are: Moscow Kremlin, St. Petersburg’s Hermitage and Siberia’s Lake Baikal. But, there is an incredible village, that is less known even among the Russians. Village of Nikola-Lenivets is located just about 140 miles away from Moscow, in Dzerzhinsky district, Kaluga region, to be exact. The…
Austria is by far one of the most magical European countries, with beautiful landscapes and natural sightseeings. Aside from its ski resorts and tall mountain peaks, though, lies a natural treasure you won’t find anywhere else in the world: Grüner See, or Green Lake. Located right at the foot of the Hochschwab mountains, this lake…
