May 18, 2015 - 7:39 pm in Historical, Places to visitVilnius, Lithuania – A Baltic Beauty
Although it’s a small capital of a small country, the hardiness of Vilnius is one that exemplifies Lithuanian values of endurance, heritage and really, really tasty food. It’s a city that represents…
April 24, 2015 - 2:44 pm in Historical, Places to visitKuala Lumpur: Window to Malaysia’s Soul
Malaysia is a hotspot for tourism thanks to its pleasant, tropical climate and fascinating culture. The city of Kuala Lumpur benefits from the tourist trade, but has a much humbler beginning. Chinese…
April 9, 2015 - 7:04 pm in Historical, Places to visitBelgrade, Serbia: Electricity, history, and culinary delights
More than a city, Belgrade is one of the oldest settlements in human history. Archeologists found evidence that Homo sapiens weren’t the only humans to inhabit the area, either. In prehistory, our…
April 3, 2015 - 3:21 pm in Historical, Places to visitPort Isabel and South Padre Island, Texas: A little history and a lot of fun
Anyone who knows about Spring Break knows about Port Isabel and South Padre Island, but there’s more to these popular destinations than partying, nightlife, and great beaches. A Quick History of…
March 26, 2015 - 6:27 pm in Historical, Places to visitCharleston, SC: Where Old Southern Charm Meets Modern Fun
More than a bastion of southern pride, Charleston is a modern city with deep historic roots. The oldest city in South Carolina, it was first settled in 1670, and since that point has been a bustling…
March 16, 2015 - 1:48 pm in Historical, Places to visitChennai, India: The cultural capital of Tamil Nadu
Also known as Madras, Chennai, India is an ancient city that was also part of the British, French and Mysorian battle theaters in the 1600s. It's the capital city of the Tamil Nadu province, and one…
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…
