Back before there was anything four-dimensional in this world, The Mapparium existed. Imagine a large, hollow glass ball, encased inside a building with lights illuminating all sides, with a fancy glass footbridge traversing through its middle. The glass of the ball – stained glass – a map of the world. The Mapparium was an amazing …
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Ranakpur Jain Temple – Pali District – Rajasthan, India
Deep in the Pali District, there are lush green valleys, and deep in the mist of surrounding mountain ranges is a village, Ranakpur. Of all of the temple complexes throughout India, Ranakpur Jain is one of the largest and perhaps most important of all. The temple complex covers an area of almost 50,000 square feet, …
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St Pierre and Miquelon – France
Recently it has been discovered that the archipelago of St Pierre and Miquelon, located just off the western coast of France, was used as a basecamp of sorts for more than 8000 years by the native peoples who inhabited this region, such as the Beothuk and Paleo Eskimos. The islands have a rich heritage and …
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop – Seattle, Washington
A staple of Seattle tourism, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, while narrow and somewhat cluttered, never skimps on pleasure and revulsion. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by Sylvia and Sylvester. Don’t worry – they are kept behind glass for a reason. The couple are actual American mummies! In fact, they are perhaps the main reason so …
Museum of the Odd – Lawrence, Kansas
Randy Walker, the owner of Museum of the Odd and a resident of Lawrence, enjoys collecting rare and obscure items. At the tender age of 5, Walker’s family relocated to England. His family spent two years there while his father worked on his post-graduate degree. The family made the most of their time, visiting castles, …
Adventures in Iceland: It’s Really Not That Cold!
Contrary to its name, this country is not all ice. There are many fun things and adventures awaiting in Iceland. World travelers will tell you that there is no other place on the planet quite like this land of incredible beauty. Take a look at the following and see why a tour of Iceland will …