Did you know glaciers covered 32 percent of the total land area of the earth during the maximum point of the last ice age? Today, barely 10 percent of the earth is covered by glaciers, ice caps and ice sheets. Are glaciers retreating? When I first visited Franz Josef Glacier in 1989, it took me about 10 minutes to reach the ice. I could see the ice from ... [Read more]
You know all those massive, opulent mansions you catch glimpses of in TV shows and movies? Surprisingly, many of them are actually real! Historic mansions in the UK are used in hundreds of films and shows - can you recognize where you've seen them? 1. Chatsworth House - North Derbyshire Image: kev747/Flickr Image: Nigel's Europe/Flickr Perched on an ... [Read more]
Fresh seafood, craft beer, locally harvested produce, and game meat are some of the delightful foods you can try when visiting the Baltics. Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, often referred to as the Baltics are located in the northern region of Europe and on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. One-third of the land is forest area, and there are about 7,000 ... [Read more]
Buildings pockmarked with bullet holes and sidewalks with deep marks (also known as Sarajevo Roses) left by grenades are some of the evidence from the terror of war that happened in Sarajevo between 1992 and 1995. It’s hard to imagine the condition this postcard-perfect city was just 20 years ago - the suffering and loss of life including 1,500 ... [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]
No matter where you live in the world, there are countless places around you that can offer pristine sights and incredible experiences. Let’s take all of the things to do in New Mexico for example. Such a unique place is bound to hold secrets just waiting to be discovered. Why don’t we find out for ourselves what this place has to offer? Join us as ... [Read more]
