Hollywood loves train scenes. Some movies depict adventure and action, like the scene where Captain America jumps onto a moving train in the Alps in Captain America: The First Avenger. Others are romantic, as displayed in Romance in the Orient Express by Lawrence Gordon Clark. My personal train travels have had little resemblance to these fictional ... [Read more]
Taking a day trip from London is as easy as joining a guided bus tour, hopping a train or driving in any direction to sleepy market towns, Roman baths, medieval castles, and villages. If you’re like Trippy user, Kay Busch, looking for quaint towns outside the mega-city, consider these 10 top picks from other Trippy users. These are destinations only ... [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]
Photo credit: Pixabay Trippy users have circumnavigated the globe, visiting countless tourist attractions across seven continents and most can call out at least one tourist trap they visited. What are tourist traps? Per MacMillanDictionary.com, it is a place that is visited by many tourists and is therefore crowded and expensive. Out of curiosity, one ... [Read more]
Not all destinations are female-friendly. In general, if you are a female solo traveler, avoid places where females are not considered equal and countries with political unrest. Always use common sense as you would at home when traveling abroad. Tara a Trippy user from Utah, was concerned and reached out to other travelers on Trippy. She wrote: Solo travel ... [Read more]
No matter where you go in the world, every state, city, and town has something to offer for those who are visiting. It could be a state park, a historic monument, or a local landmark. When you’re planning a trip to the heart of the United States, be sure to consult this guide chock full of fun things to do in Indiana. This state is home to a myriad of ... [Read more]
