Well, we guess, if you have the space, you might as well use it, right? Unless, of course, you live in a high-rise flat in Taiwan, where space is at a premium. But that's not the case here at Denver Airport in Colorado, USA. Colorado is a big place itself - one of…
History
Have you been to Iceland? We have and it was certainly one-of-a-kind in so many ways and a must-see if you've not been. It feels like a European Nordic country, but also feels somewhat isolated and disconnected to its European mainland cousins. Hard to describe, but certainly unforgettable. If you have been…
Or are we? OK, you old rockers, here's one just for you. Harken back, if you can, to the year 1973. It was a jumble of a year with lots happening. For example, in the USA, the Watergate hearings began, which eventually sent US president Richard Nixon packing. Eventually, US Troops…
. . . a volley of attempts and many failures to create a "bridge between England and Europe". Some of them ended in some forms of disaster, but, happily, many ended by just giving up. But, there is a little-known path from one side to the other side known as Britain's lost land…
We love to look back at the past, although sometimes its painful having seen how little our species has learned over the decades. So, it's a bit of a thrill to be able to rewind to something unique and rather amazing that was born, faded away and then has come sharply into focus once…
Being longtime avgeeks and still constantly looking for that big aviation buzz (of which there are still many,) we happened upon this YouTube video that thrilled us no end. We've always longed for the days when Concorde was still flying and wished that it was still coursing its way through the skies. …
If you're the nervous type when you drive, especially around town, this post is mostly not for you. Even if you consider yourself to be Speed Racer, you may want to think twice. And even if you think you're a local when you drive in Europe (in this case, Spain) you'll really want…
We happened upon this kind of funny, kind of embarrassing video from the 1950's that we think you might enjoy (or get mildly enraged at) when you watch it. That period in time was really a turning point in the USA. On the negative side (and we say all of this with the…
Here's another post for you where we excitedly present another pulse-racing location in the world that you may not know about but should . . and will. Many of these are available for all to wander through, at no cost other than what you pay to arrive. Some are spectacularly remote, others…
I always feel that somebody's watching me, especially in Sibiu. Does that ring a bell for you? Probably not, because Sibiu is one of those hidden gems that has still remained hidden. Sibiu, located in the heart of Transylvania, Romania, is a charming city with a rich history, stunning architecture, and a vibrant…
Nope. That's not a typo. It's a real place, it's really interesting, and you can almost visit it. It's so interesting that the owners have had to implement measures so that overzealous spelunkers and just your average curious tourists do not burst through the trees and start to take selfies. So…
Relax - that title is not what you may think it is. We're covering Chihuahua in this post. Maybe a better name would be Mexico n' ruins. We've seen worse, though: we once heard someone pronounce it as "chiwowwow." And another variation that we love is "chi-hua hua" as if it was…
This post is not only interesting and enlightening (let alone unusual for a travel site,) but it's also fun. When did you ever think that Massive Mining Machines could be fun? In most applications, it would be considered to be as dry as a bone. But, happily, that will not happen here,…
We recently happened upon a fascinating video featuring the calming and kind Bettany Hughes where she takes viewers into locations - many subterranean - in this most interesting country. Its history is beyond impressive, especially with so many countries taking control at one time or another. In fact, Malta has a history dating…
Reach for the stars and you may get a handful. And that is an idiom (that we just made) up that might well describe the pickle that Dubai is in now with it's gobsmackingly huge Ain Dubai project. Intended to be the largest Ferris wheel in the world, this awesome - literally awesome…
We love writing about history. It's like an onion, where the more you peel, the more you find the prize. And we are well and truly blessed nowadays to have history at our fingertips, at the end of a remote control. Discovering new editions of historical topics is one of the best…
If you can't fix it, use a Band-Aid solution. Or at least that's the case when it comes to crossing the border between the USA and Canada. Windsor Canada is a sister city with Detroit, Michigan, USA. Hundreds of people live and / or work in both cities and need to commute…
Here's another (slightly) mild piece about aircraft and the people that use it. Most of us need to dip into our savings if we want to take a holiday. And there are often large gaps between holidays. As they say, "the struggle is real." But some people have it made and…
Pity the poor people who live in places where things are locked down tight. They may not have asked to be born there, and may not be able to leave, but they must persist, we guess. One such place is Kabul, Afghanistan. According to the most recent data update in January 2022, Kabul,…
. . . . then there is. With all love and respect to Donovan Leitch, we highlight a funny and (probably to some) frustrating example of government mismanagement. Here we explore why rail is always a good choice when you travel, unless the rail company that is meant to carry you needs work…