Bali is an island paradise known for its history, nature, adventure, beaches, and gastronomy. It’s easy to fall in love with Bali, but it is also easy to get caught in the tourist traps. As with any famous travel destination, the country has become a hub for tourists. Lots of tourists. Because of that, most […]
The Creation Museum: A Literal Interpretation From The Biblical Book of Genesis
The Creation Museum opened its doors in May of 2007. The purpose of the facility, is to provide an alternative view of the history of man and the earth. The site can be found in Petersburg, Kentucky which is in Boone County and is located just 45 miles from Ark Encounter, whose founders share a […]
Ark Encounter: Noah’s Ark Rebuilt To Match Biblical Full Size And Purpose In Kentucky
The attraction known as Ark Encounter, features a full size replica of the Biblical Noah’s Ark. The structure spans 510 feet in length, 85 feet wide and 51 feet in height. It is supposed to be the largest timber frame construction in the United States and likely the world. This unique tourist site is located […]
The Surreal Ice Caves Of Mendenhall Glacier In Juneau Alaska
Mendenhall Glacier is located 12 miles or nineteen kilometers from Juneau, the capital city of Alaska. The famous glacier and the ice caves are located in Mendenhall Valley. The glacier is about 13.6 miles (21.9 kilometers) long and is federally protected, along with the surrounding landscape, as part of the Tongass National Forest. It is […]
The Hermitage Museum And Winter Palace Of St. Petersburg Russia
The State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia is comprised of six main buildings which includes the Winter Palace. Five of the total, are open to the public. Its total collections contain over three million items,of which only a small part is on permanent display. The site incorporates the largest collection of paintings in the […]
Things to know before traveling to Zanzibar
The tropical paradise of Zanzibar is found lying a short distance off the Tanzania coast at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Zanzibar boasts some of the world’s best diving amongst rainbow coral reefs, the quaint customs and cuisine of the Swahili people, and the Indian Ocean’s spotless beaches. Whilst luxury travel and […]
The Dark Side of Mexican Food
Mexican cuisine is known for being one of the best in the world. It’s unique, colorful, full of flavor and delicious. What most people don’t know is that it has a dark side. I know what you’re thinking: How could one of the most delicious foods in the world have a bad side? What exactly […]
Historic Bellingrath Gardens And Home Nearby Mobile, Alabama
Bellingrath Gardens and Home is located on the Gulf coast of the United States in the state of Alabama. This historic site can be found 23.5 miles from the city of Mobile. Since the gardens were first opened in 1932, several generations of Americans have enjoyed a floral pageantry that can be viewed throughout the […]
Iolani Palace In Honolulu, Hawaii: An American Palace Built For Royalty
The Iolani Palace in Honolulu,was built in 1879 during the waning years of Hawaiian independence. Built in the American Florentine architectural style, this historic building is the only true palace, that exists in the United States. It was the royal residence of the Kingdom of Hawaii, during the latter part of the 19th century. It […]
Ephesus In Turkey: Glimpse Of The Greco-Roman World During A Golden Age
The history of Ephesus can be traced back through thousands of years. The city has survived through incredible change, as various civilizations rose and fell through the centuries. The magnificent architecture that remains from the Greco-Roman period and its other archaeological wonders, makes it our 9th stop in the series Journeys to Discovery. Located on […]
