Have you ever regretted buying, or in some instances, not buying a souvenir? Finding the perfect souvenirs from around the world is not an easy feat. To avoid disappointment, and before you set out, ask yourself these five questions: What’s your budget? Locally-made or foreign made? How will you use it? Does the item reflect the country’s culture? Can you … [Read more...]
20 Most Impressive Staircases in the World
First and foremost, staircases, whether straight, spiral, bifurcated, curved, L-shaped or U-shaped, are designed and built to provide access between floors or to the top of a structure. However, to many architects and engineers throughout the centuries, staircases were works of art, engineering marvels, and a means to an end. For some artists, plain public stairs are canvases. … [Read more...]
Trippy Users’ 20 Most Beautiful Places in the World
Many destinations will make it to lists of most beautiful places in the world, but to curate one that breaks through the clutter, we collected input from 85 Trippy users. These questions and answers initiated by a Trippy user, Chris took us to the most beautiful waterfalls, national parks, historical monuments, places you haven’t heard of yet and more: What is the most … [Read more...]
11 Beaches in America to Check Out
We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re looking for big waves for surfing, or calm family-friendly beaches to build sandcastles and read or a quiet place for hiking or birdwatching, here are 11 beaches in America you should check out now. 1. Manhattan Beach, California Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles’ South Bay region is suitable for you if you like a laid-back and less … [Read more...]
15 Most Colorful Places in the World to Brighten Your Mood
What’s the most colorful place you’ve been to? Grey skies can dampen our mood, but bright colors have a positive effect on us. Trippy user Courtney addressed that with this post on Trippy’s community page: I was looking through some old travel photos last night and found some of Tirana, Albania. If you've ever been there, you probably know that a few years ago, the mayor … [Read more...]