When you pull up a chair at Sean's Bar in Athlone, Ireland, you join countless others who have done so before. That’s because the humble pub happens to be the oldest in Ireland — and possibly the world. At Sean’s Bar, they’ll pour you a tipple of Irish whiskey or offer up a pint of Guinness, all…
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If the name "art depot" strikes you as one of those fly-by-night operations that appear in dying shopping malls, or in sketchy weekend flea markets, you'd likely be right. But, in this instance, you'd be wrong. Did you know that most museums only showcase around seven percent of their collections at any given time? …
The pandemic has inspired many to jump into nature. Over the last 360 days, we have attempted new nature activities like kayaking and spelunking, sought out remote hideaways, and found inner peace on long hikes. Maybe we even hugged (or spoke to) a few trees, because we were just so elated to be out of…
Europeans generally like being with each other, visiting each other's countries, and sharing all that it means to be European.
But, as you know, it wasn't always like this. There were headlong battles over land, domains and royalty. These conflicts left scars.
But it isn't what you may think. In fact, there is a day in August…
Always brash and cheeky, Pablo Picasso was never short on attitude. And here is a humorous example of that modus operandi.
His maxim that lesser artists borrow while the great ones steal is to be illustrated in Britain with a historic pairing of two artworks (David Sanderson writes). The National Gallery is collaborating with an American…
Italy is lovely enough as it is. But, when you find an opportunity to almost join the family, you should jump on it.
Here, we present to you Villa Catola in Bucine, Italy. Run by Fabio Catola and his family, from the minute you step out of the car, you will instantly feel like you've lived…
Now, here is some smart information. Have you every arrived in a phenomenal city, only to have a room with a view . . . of a brick wall? It happens to all of us. Well, here are some top places to stay for you, and you won't go bankrupt. And remember that when you…
We would imagine that many of us were educated in more or less the same ways, using the same topics and walking away from it with ever-lasting notions about what history was all about. We've moved on in our knowledge, of course, and every day bring a new enlightenment. Modern science and technology are turning…
History is a "funny" old thing. Like tunics tumbling in a dryer, around and around the dynasties come and go. And, of course, sometimes they just melt into one another and no-one really remembers what it once was like.
At one of the most important places on earth sits Istanbul, Turkey. It still has a sharp…
If you visit this site often - or even other travel sites - you'll know that Venice is heaving under the weight of packed-like-sardines tourists, and rising water levels that threaten its very existence.
Fortunately, there are those individuals who recognise the threat and are in a position to do something about it.
The Anish Kapoor Foundation…
Some places just "get it." As we see mother earth in peril, some of us are just not rising to the occasion. Climate change is not a joke. It's real. But, some countries (mostly in Europe) are paying attention and doing something about it. It could be banning automobile traffic in certain places. It could…
Spain is building an $8.7 billion USD new urban development in northern Madrid, called Madrid Nuevo Norte. Madrid is the heart of Spain. However, in its north, train tracks and the urban void surrounding them cut the city right in half, creating traffic and connectivity issues. To solve this issue, Spain is building a new…
You are probably already familiar with the Trojan Horse of Troy, the wooden horse used by the Greeks to enter the city of Troy and win the war. If not, here is a good tutorial.
The horse has been an elusive archeological find, but now, Turkish archaeologists claim they have found what they believe are pieces…
If you're a history fan, you've likely heard of Tollund Man. On May 8, 1950 the police in Silkeborg, Denmark received an alarming message. During a peat digging 2 days earlier a body had been discovered in a bog close to Bjældskovdal, an area located approximately 10 kilometers west of Silkeborg. The finders believed they…
For many, many years (and even now) the USA and the USSR have been in a competition to one-up each other when it comes to, well, almost everything. One country would make a leap in technology, only to be bested by the other, not soon after. It was dizzying, at times. Well, even though technology…
Perched on the hills of the Achrafieh neighborhood hundreds of meters from the Beirut Port, the 60-year-old Sursock Museum was the beating heart of Beirut’s creative scene. The country’s only modern art museum, it boasts a collection of Lebanese art dating back to the late 1800s. But, is still rebuilding a year after the Beirut…
This is for all 24x7 party people. 2022 is the year to look forward to, and Spain is the place - the Monegros Desert, Aragon, Spain, to be specific. Starting 30 July, 2022, the Monegros Desert Festival commences. Of course there will be drinks, and music and dancing and, perhaps, nudity. But the star of the…
England is a funny old place. It is / was a part of Europe for decades, but finally opted to bail out in 2018. It has people from every country arriving there, and all in relative harmony. The history of the UK is of legend - literally - and you will find examples of that -…
Airbus jet has landed in Welsh field. There were no problems. You can sleep in it, as visions of heroics dance in your head. Situated in picturesque Tenby in Wales, UK, the Apple Camping grounds are the perfect place for those who can't keep their feet on the ground. Not only is there an Airbus…
How many of our readers recognise our main picture? If you're of a certain age, you may recall "dial-up" to get your Internet. Modems, blistering 128k transfer speeds, mortgage your child monthly fees. This article talks about speed - but slowing down. And not as in being lazy, but as in stopping to smell the…