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 had plenty of time for leisure, and the affluent means of enjoying it. Before …
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The Colony Hotel – Maine
No one takes a vacation hoping for it to be more of the same mundane rituals they entertain while at home. On the contrary, a vacation is meant to be a getaway – an escape – from anything and everything so that your mind is rested and your body relaxed to greet the rest of …
England’s Swinton Estate
One of the largest, stateliest manors in England is located in North Yorkshire and stretches from Wensleydale and the River Ure up into the moors. Swinton Estate is comprised of roughly 20,000 acres, two-thirds of which is forested, reservoirs, and farm land, and the remaining third is moors. Within the estate are more than ninety …
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, …
Hunting Safari to South Africa – What You Should Know
Hunting in South Africa has always been a popular pursuit. The difference in climate compared to much of the rest of the world and the sheer variety of species makes this a place in which year-round hunting is a boom. However, as with any hunting trip, there are several factors to consider, especially when hunting …
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A Nature-Lover’s Paradise Awaits in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is located within about a five-hour flight from most places in the US, and is a popular destination spot for those looking for sand, surf, and natural surroundings. This nation in Central America hosts more than 800 miles of coastline, including vast areas of reserves and endangered rainforest. Ticos, the local inhabitants, eagerly …