The world of food Food is a reflection of a people group and its land. Through the dishes, we can sum up the cultural, geographical, and historical origins of the people who invented them. What is deemed “weird” food in one culture may be normal in another. For example, snails (escargots) for the French, sea cucumbers for the Chinese and fried cod ... [Read more]
Photo credit: Pixabay Italy is a country packed with history, culinary and cultural diversity. You could spend a lifetime exploring every corner of Italy. Should you go to Italy if you only have one precious week? Caitlin Saberon, a Trippy user from Canada and her friend, were on their way to Germany for a conference and wondered if they should spend a ... [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]
Marrakech is the third largest city in Morocco. Sometimes referred to as the Red City because of the red hues on the old city wall, Marrakech is one of the four imperial cities filled with history and has so many fascinating places to visit. (Rabat, Fez, and Meknes are the rest of the imperial cities.) Whether it’s the backstreets of the Medina, mint ... [Read more]
When people think of the greatest states in the U.S. a variety of names come up. While places like California may have Hollywood and New York City has the famous Manhattan Island, Ohio is also a place bursting with potential for fun, education, and excitement. That’s why we’re here to bring you a list of the top 10 things to do in Ohio. Every state ... [Read more]