Skopje, Macedonia: The city that bridges two worlds
Skopje, Macedonia is a city whose name we usually hear tied to international news. Located in the heart of the Balkans, the conflicts and turmoil this city has suffered don’t do its beauty, spirit,…
Halifax, Nova Scotia: Explosive History
Ranked as one of Canada’s best cities to live in and offering an excellent quality of life, Halifax is a Canadian jewel. Canada is a varied and beautiful place, much like the US, and this municipality…
February 19, 2015 - 5:05 pm in Attractions, Historical5 History Museums You’ve Never Heard of, But Need to See
Loving history is one thing, but knowing it is another. There are thousands of stories that go unheard, despite the mandatory inclusion of history courses in school. Many of them are more fascinating…
February 16, 2015 - 2:33 pm in Attractions, Places to visitThe Best Kitsch Roadside Attraction in Every State (Part 2)
Last week we visited some truly unique kitsch roadside attractions, this week, we won't be chasing dinosaurs in the woods, but we will make peace with aliens, find out why a museum in Illinois has…
February 6, 2015 - 3:17 pm in Attractions, Places to visitAmerica’s Kitsch Roadside Attractions (Part 1)
Merfolk, a giant blue ox, and a billionaire’s playground of the bizarre, top our list of kitsch stop-overs for the first post in our five-part series on American roadside attractions. Apart from…
January 21, 2015 - 10:01 pm in Attractions, Places to visitA Visit to Mexico City: Tenochtitlan to Today
Today, Mexico City is a major capital, bustling with life and adventure. Some of the tallest buildings in Latin America are found here, and the headquarters of thousands of major multinationals are…
January 11, 2015 - 6:11 pm in Attractions, Places to visitParis: The city of lights, romance, and history…not to mention great food
There’s more to Paris than the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the usual tourist spots. The city’s history is just as enchanting as the fogs that blanket it in springtime. A Brief History of Paris…
More Than Silicon: A Quick Trip to Palo Alto, California
Chances are, you’ve heard of Silicon Valley. The city at the start of the tech revolution that swept the US in the 1990s, and continues today, is Palo Alto. It’s also home to Stanford University,…
Discovering Ottawa: A Real Crown Jewel
In our third season, we ventured deeper into Canadian territory. Season one we got to tell Toronto's tale. This year we would highlight Canada's capital city, Ottawa. Located right on the border of…
Dig Your Way Thru History at the La Brea Tar Pits – Los Angeles, CA
The La Brea Tar Pits at the George C. Page Museum in Los Angeles, CA is literally filled with history that spans back 40,000 years. You wouldn't think that in the heart of a thriving metropolis like…
