When you think of the Spanish Inquisition, you most likely envision people being burned at the stake or other horrifying tortuous acts. In contrast, Malta's Inquisition was comparatively mild and, surprisingly, had little to do with heresy. Malta is ... Read More >
Things to See in the Kaszuby Province of Poland
The Kaszuby Province is a region of so many different landscapes, it's hard to believe they are all within the same region. Hills, mountains, dense forests, and sand dunes can all be enjoyed. Located in the northern area of Poland, the province ... Read More >
Experiencing Tambomachay, Peru
The culture of Peru is a melting pot of ancient civilizations of Andeans and the colonialism of the Spaniards. Geographically speaking, attempting to unearth another country in the world that has the amount of variation of land as Peru does is ... Read More >
Weaving Your Way to Taquile Island, Peru
Weave your way through the channels between the infamous floating islands of Uros, and just beyond is the island made famous by their intricate knitting and textile weaving, Taquile. About thirty miles from Puno, or an hour-and-a-half boat ride, ... Read More >
Historic Hotel Monteleone of New Orleans
From the humble beginnings of a shoemaker in Sicily to an entrepreneur in the Land of Opportunity, Antonio Monteleone has made his mark. Growing up in Sicily, Antonio had been told many stories of the greatness of America. This spurred him on, and ... Read More >
The Parador Cardona in Catalonia, Spain
Parador Cardona Hotel is housed inside a castle fortress that, while its beauty outshines anything in the region, has certainly seen its fair share of sorrow throughout Spanish history. The Parador was originally built in the 800s. As such, it is ... Read More >
Scotland’s Silver City – Stirling
Stirling, Scotland might be a small city, but its history is big. Attractions, the city's beauty, places to shop and eat, and exquisite events abound. In fact, some of the most historic places in Stirling have witnessed some of Scotland's most ... Read More >
Royalty and Scandal: History at Cliveden House in Berkshire
Tucked away in the countryside of Berkshire, not even an hour away from London, is Cliveden House. What was once built to be a romantic getaway for Buckingham's 2nd Duke and his mistress is now a five-star hotel on nearly 400 acres of sprawling ... Read More >
Cabbage Patch Fantasy Land – Griswold, Iowa – Part One
The owner and founder of Cabbage Patch Fantasy Land in Griswold, Iowa, has never turned away an orphaned Patch doll. She has found them in the oddest of places. Not only has she been a collector privately, but people found out about her obsession of ... Read More >
Blue Hole – Santa Rosa, New Mexico
In the midst of sand and dunes in the open New Mexico desert lies Blue Hole, aptly named because it is a magnificent blue gem in the sands of Santa Rosa. At one time, Blue Hole was known as Blue Lake. It is actually just one of a handful of lakes ... Read More >
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