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]
In our amazing world, there are as many ways to travel as there are places to explore. For convenience, there are the package tours where everything is done for you. Your itinerary, hotels, transportation, most meals, tours, and tickets are taken care of by the tour leader and the local guide. But if you have two weeks to spare in Auckland, I suggest ... [Read more]
The skies darkened and the rain started. Soon, it was coming down so hard that it sounded like a jet engine roar on the roof. Then came some cracks of lightening, which sounded at increasing frequency until it felt almost continuous. Fortunately, while the 30-year storm raged outside, my wife Sylvia and I were comfortably relaxing in our spacious and ... [Read more]
Life happens even when you’re traveling. Safety precautions apply whether you’re going to the mountains in Bolivia, the beaches of Thailand, cities in Europe or jungles in Africa. Don’t let illness ruin your travel plans. Trippy user Jenn from Boston knew that when she asked: What to avoid to minimize the chance for illness? Visiting Thailand for the ... [Read more]
Whether a modern marvel of engineering, or a crude rope structure that looks no stronger than macramé, there's no shortage of super-scary bridges around the world. Here are some that will have you crossing with caution. When it comes to getting from A to B, there is almost always a frightening option and we strongly recommend taking it. If you get to ... [Read more]
Until this point in our history, we have not found another planet teeming with life like our own. We continue to search, but it has become clear that what we have in planet Earth is something special, at least within the scope of our understanding. Our planet is naturally divided into continents and oceans, so the first question that comes to mind is ... [Read more]
