First and foremost, staircases, whether straight, spiral, bifurcated, curved, L-shaped or U-shaped, are designed and built to provide access between floors or to the top of a structure. However, to many architects and engineers throughout the centuries, staircases were works of art, engineering marvels, and a means to an end. For some artists, plain public ... [Read more]
It's lobster in Portland Maine, clam chowder in Boston, gumbo in New Orleans, but in New York City there's more than just one iconic dish. Not only will you find the best pizza, barbecue ribs, lobster rolls, bagels, and steaks, you'll get a chance to eat around the world in New York City. Kevin, one of our Trippy users, asked: New York for foodies!!! My ... [Read more]
Watch on Hulu: A Day In The Life Ever wonder what Tim Ferriss does when he's not working his 4-Hour Work Week? Watch this great video from the Hulu series "A Day In The Life" to see what the king of efficiency fits into his day -- including lunch with Trippy founder J.R. Johnson. Eavesdrop on the guys chatting about Trippy and their SXSW ... [Read more]
Abandoned mental asylums are treasure-troves for adventurous photographers, curious historians, and well-traveled urban explorers. They've got everything: amazing architecture, infamous history, gorgeous grounds. Some are more decayed than others, and a few are barely standing. Built throughout the 19th century, these structures housed everyone from ... [Read more]
Every destination has that particular restaurant that tourists go to - a place to savor the local cuisine, discover the culture and history. And when I think of travel, I think about the many different foods I can try. In fact, food is an indispensable part of traveling. It is one of the main reasons I love to travel to far off countries. Whether ... [Read more]
Check out these stunning and dangerous waterfalls across the world. These waterfalls and high in height and death counts. 1. Angel Falls - VenezuelaThis waterfall is located at the end of Mount Auyantepui in the Canaima National Park of Venezuela. This stunning waterfall is over a sharp rock wall and has a height of 979 meters. 2. Victoria Falls - ... [Read more]