England is old. In continuous human settlement is ~13,000 years, but the unified Kingdom of England officially began around 927 AD with King Æthelstan, making it over 1,000 years old as a single state before uniting with Scotland in 1707 to form Great Britain. The land itself has been inhabited by modern humans for tens…
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often highlight its stunning geography (Andes, coast, forests), rich literary tradition (Neruda, Allende), resilient spirit, and unique culture, portraying it as a land of poets, natural beauty, and historical depth, from its dramatic landscapes to its people’s determination.
Sleeping in a Train Station! How often to plane enthusiasts sleep in an actual plane? Or a boat or a super car? It's rare, for sure. But it's even more rare when it is genuinely, truly a unique experience. If you're a Japan buff, this is certainly a thrill. …
“A car is not just metal; it’s a dream on wheels.” – Unknown.
We don’t know about you, but, we’re queuing up already. See you there.
Anne Lamott’s quote, “Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining,” and George Bernard Shaw’s observation that “if I were to vow at all, it should be to build a lighthouse” as a symbol of altruism.
“We won’t have a society if we destroy the environment” by Margaret Mead, and “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now,”
Be a roamer in Cromer. Feel the wind in your wings. Let loose like a goose!
Ah, Paris. Beau, beautiful, vieux, old, cher, expensive, merveilleux, marvelous, amusant, fun, superbe, wonderful, à la mode, fashionable, bondé, crowded. The words escape us. Yes, Paris is all of that. That's why we always want to return, even though we've been there dozens of times. Most of us tend to…
Well, here we are again, tempted by another episode by that ever-curious ever-curious persnickety Walk With Me Tim. He is nothing if not thorough in his videos and this one is no exception. Here, he climbs a crane to sleep for the night. And so can you. Of course you can stay here…
“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” — W. H. Auden
highlight Japanese car culture’s focus on reliability, precision, and continuous improvement, as seen in phrases about engineering fit from the start, not fixing it later. Other quotes emphasize the cultural dedication to quality and a meticulous approach, such as Akio Toyoda’s quote about learning from mistakes, or describe the passion in the culture and modification…
Fly the friendly skies. You’re in control, cap’n
You will be hard-pressed to find a unique hotel as this. Don’t miss it!
From a local perspective: “For us, people of Lille, it is the truth that counts, not the frills and fripperies.” – A saying featured on the Hauts-de-France Tourism website
“Treviso is a city that conquers at first sight. Strolling through the historic centre, you will come across elegant palazzi and ancient churches.”
You know, there are those hearty, hardy people who won't take no for an answer. The harder they come, the harder they fall. Never say never. There is a list as long as your arm, but in this post, were focusing on a place that, almost like the Phoenix, rose above and,…
Travel is a big thing, isn't it? That's no news. But what is news is how the travel industry is literally exploding with all things new. The "explosion" of travel in recent times is not a single event but a phenomenon driven by a powerful combination of technological, social, and economic factors.…
We're just like you. We want the best. We long for the new or the old. We search for the unusual. We go the extra distance to step away from the tired or the regular. That doesn't make us snobs. That makes us curious and forward thinking. So,…