Germany is half the size of Texas, Austria is about the same size as Maine, and Switzerland is almost the size of New Hampshire and Vermont combined. To visit every place of interest in three countries in seven days is impossible. However, if you choose just one region, it is doable to see some of the sights on a 7-day self-drive trip. Trippy user Laura ... [Read more]
Dublin isn’t always the first choice for family summer vacations to Europe, but Michelle, a Trippy user from Scottsdale is different. Michelle knew that from historical attractions and literary heritage to local Irish pubs and innovative restaurants, Ireland’s vibrant capital Dublin is getting more appealing. She planned to visit Dublin with her son, ... [Read more]
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]
Desolate, ruined, hollow: ghost towns are the remnants of urban catastrophe. Whether it's a shift in local industry or a particularly nasty disaster that sparks a mass exodus, it means the death knell for a town. Eerie and tragic, yet brimming with history, the following ghost towns are monuments to hardship, good intentions with bad repercussions, and ... [Read more]
Last week, while we were waking up from turkey comas and avoiding the mall with all our might, The Daily Mail put together a review of the top 2013 holiday destinations on the typical Briton's wishlist. Unsurprisingly, Norway's Northern Lights have taken over as the top of the collective bucket list, while the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt came in second, ... [Read more]
When we hear about California, it’s usually concerning celebrities or beach side fun, but this state is actually one of the most diverse and visually appealing locations in America. This is due to the presence of countless different types of landscapes, climates, and tourist attractions. The best places to visit in California lie within ten of its ... [Read more]
