History of the Oldest City in Croatia – Nin - Nin's history dates back over 3000 years ago. Not only is there recorded evidence of this in Croatia's historical record books, but when you visit it is completely apparent as you walk the streets or ... Read More >
Rough Point – The Doris Duke House of Newport, Rhode Island
William Vanderbilt's sixth son, Frederick, was the first owner of Rough Point. When it was built in the late 1880s, it was the largest home that had ever been built in Newport. The plot of land on Bellevue Avenue had originally held two wooden ... Read More >
The Trevi Fountain of Rome, Italy
The Trevi Fountain in Rome towers above, nearly 86 feet into the air, and nearly 161 feet long. Each day, the fountain runs over 21 million gallons of water. It was designed with three basic focal points – a travertine façade, Carrera marble statues, ... Read More >
Roosevelt Campobello Park in New Brunswick, Canada
In today's fast-paced society, it's difficult to imagine a more refined time when leisure was not only celebrated but was plentiful. This is the depiction of life in the late 1800s, especially for the wealthier citizens. Wealthy people in this era ... Read More >
Glenrowan and the Great Ocean Road of Australia
When it comes to world culture, Australia is comparatively young. At the very least, the influence of European culture on the Australian continent is quite young. While the indigenous peoples of Australia are among the oldest on the planet, they have ... Read More >
The Boat Landing Lodge & Guest House – Laos
Many argue that it's either nature or nurture when it comes to the perfect vacation; however, somewhere in between lies a sweet spot: an earth-friendly and sustainable, enjoyable vacation. Luxury and relaxation are very personal choices, and what ... Read More >
Rumah Terbalik (The Upside Down House) – Tamparuli, Malaysia
Your world will literally be turned upside down when you come upon the Rumah Terbalik, whose name really means Upside Down House. The Rumah Terbalik is the first one to be built in Southeast Asia, joining the other four topsy turvy structures ... Read More >
The Wonder Cave – Rudolph, Wisconsin – Part Two
The passageways of Wonder Cave wind around a quarter of a mile, snaking through a mound of rocks weighing thousands of pounds, that were all hand-piled and put in place by parishioners, Father Wagner, and Edmund. All of what you see at Wonder Cave ... Read More >
Sloss Furnaces – Birmingham, Alabama
There's a certain allure to touring places that look as though the apocalypse has blown through and the place is still standing. Fears of dogs with voracious appetites and stairwells with no guardrails are the types of things that will run through ... Read More >
Undersea Gardens – Newport, Oregon
The last remaining "garden" of its kind by late builder, Charles White, Newport's Undersea Gardens is the last of his four aquatic attractions. While White was best known for his marine endeavors, he also invented a portable barbecue grill, as well ... Read More >
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