This is a guest post by Trippy community member Ben van de Vusse, who took an epic 18 month honeymoon with his wife Annalise. Today Annalise and I wrap up our two week adventure in Morocco, having visited the Imperial cities of Fes, Rabat, Casablanca and Meknes, the Sahara in the desert of Erg Chebbi, and the Middle Atlas cities of Ouazazate and Marrakech. ... [Read more]
York is one of Europe’s most historic and well-preserved medieval cities. It’s where you can trace the history of England from the Romans until the present time. In fact, King George VI said, “the history of York is the history of England.” Its narrow alleyways, museums, medieval churches and ancient walls that tell stories of the past like nowhere ... [Read more]
How many keychains and wooden masks does a discerning traveler need? Trippy user Melinda Vance asked: Interesting things to collect? I will be heading off on a transatlantic trip in the future, and I was wondering what I should collect from each different city I visit. I have collected bracelets and beer bottle caps and postcards and barf bags in the past, ... [Read more]
Never thought of visiting Kiev? You soon will. Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, is one of Eastern Europe’s oldest cities and the most beguiling destination. And if you happen to be an architecture, food and history enthusiast, you’ll love Kiev’s charming cobblestone streets, golden dome churches, historic sites, and exceptional foods. Recently, I ... [Read more]
With some of the most disturbing and tragic histories of any buildings in the US, asylums and hospitals are way beyond creepy. Many of them were built in the late 1800s, when "mental illnesses" (such as masturbation, menopause, and teenage rebellion) were considered dangerous enough to lock someone in an asylum. A pain-inflicting misunderstanding of mental ... [Read more]
The beach makes the perfect summer vacation destination, but what about in winter? Check out these five snowy beaches! Beaches don’t need to be warm to be beautiful. 1. Bethany Beach, DEBethany Beach is located in Delaware, and home to the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. This ultimate beach destination might require snowshoes instead of flip flops! 2. ... [Read more]
