The idiom “variety is the spice of life” definitely rings true when it comes to our food choices. Eating the same old food day in and day out can be boring. That’s why for most travelers, discovering local food is one of the essential aspects of traveling. There are endless possibilities of trying different types of cuisine when traveling abroad, but ... [Read more]
There's something about a massive towering statue that both excites us and totally freaks us out. Their sheer size is mind boggling, their design questionable, and taste level...you'll see what we mean. 1. Emperors Yan and Huang - Zhengzhou, Henan, China Image: en.wikipedia.com Image: Chinadaily.com/Zynews.com These creepy faces belong to the Emperors ... [Read more]
Tokyo is more than just the capital of Japan. Known for its most punctual and developed railway system, since 1964, riding on Tokyo’s Shinkansen (high-speed trains) has been one of the reasons many visitors get to Tokyo, but Shinkansen is just the icing on the cake. Here are 10 reasons why you should visit Tokyo: 1. Food In an article in The Telegraph, ... [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]
Photo credit: Havasu Falls by Jeremy Bishop at Unsplash Summer is in full swing in the northern hemisphere, and no vacation is complete without a day at the beach or in a local swimming pool. A dip in a refreshing cold pool on hot summer days can do wonders for the body. But if you’re worried about the chemicals including chlorine in the pool, why not ... [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]
