Time is tight, as well as short. Money can be, too.
Luckily, there are big thinkers who think small in big ways, if you know what we mean. We're thankful for them.
One example is the capsule hotels that are dotted around - mostly in Japan, but in other countries as well. They're exactly what they say…
Unusual
It's not often when you have a chance to get a glimpse into history in the making, especially history that is as profound as this story is. This is a little-known tale about one of our heroes, and probably yours, too - George Harrison of The Beatles. They need no introduction, so we'll…
War is not funny, nor is it something to be admired. But, learning about the horrors of war is something worth doing. History is destined to repeat itself if we don't. We feature history here on our site for those very reasons.
Drive a tank? Yes, you can. And,…
Hands up: who's heard of Mompox? We're willing to bet that not many have. When the star of your country is a place like Bogota, it's hard to step out of that shadow. But, as ever, Mompox is yet another city that you truly must make an effort to see.
Mompox,…
In 2013, a boat traveled from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, with a timelapse camera installed 30 meters high.
We love to discover and feature places that may not be "getting the love" when it comes to being on the list of "places to be." Peruse our site and you'll see loads of places, things and activities that will surprise and delight you. One of these is Socotra. So, where is…
When we're young, and in school, we learn some of the basics of history, of life and some topics that may completely slip our mind. One such topic is plate tectonics. It's there - and always has been - right under our feet, with us blithely never thinking about it, even though, over millennia,…
No, this has nothing to do with high school wrestling in the United States. That would be known as a half-Nelson. Our topic today is far more interesting in our view, especially if you're one of those who love to uncover and discover places that have long been buried, or ignored, or forgotten,…
The world is littered with sad mistakes, often based on the misplaced values of its leaders. Serbia can be considered one of those places. But, anyone in the know knows how much the the country and its main city, Belgrade has grown and bloomed and boomed into one of the places to be.…
OK, so you may fancy yourself as the all-seeing and all-knowing. You've been places. You've seen things. You know stuff. You impress your friends. But, as is always the case, there are some places where you just can't tread, where your arcane knowledge takes a back seat. And, worst…
Some of us never really grow up. And why should we? That is just a prelude to growing older. So, we laud those who continue to chase their dreams, no matter where they might go. And here we have an extreme of a man, now 89 years old, who still follows that…
After 12 hours, smashed into a seat on a plane, with still more hours to go before you have any hope of landing, you'll know that this is not the luxury travel that you'd always hoped for. And, even worse, you still have to face disembarking, finding your bags and maneuvering your way to…
We usually think that governments have their processes in place, finely tuned. Given that they must service millions of citizens, the activities and outcomes have to to be streamlined. The reality, of course, is that our fearless leaders are human, just like us. Things go wrong, sometimes in a big way. …
India is a land with a rich historical and cultural heritage, and it is home to numerous magnificent mansions that hold fascinating stories from the past. These forgotten mansions, often referred to as havelis or palaces, showcase the opulence and grandeur of bygone eras. But where have they gone . . . and why?…
The wonderful thing about this day and age is that almost everything is there, at our fingertips. Some of us may remember having to physically go to a library just to find out about the latest info on whatever we were currently infatuated with. Newspapers went some of the way to quench our…
America (like many places, we guess) has its ups and downs, and they're usually significant. The US is a (if not the) monster presence in almost everyone's lives, no matter where they live. From the lowest of low (war) to the highest of high (endless variety) it's a place that has a pull…
We don't know if it's just us, but does it feel like, in the past few years, there has been an exponential growth of very visible billionaires? When we were growing up, or even just a few years ago, you could count them on one hand. But, now they're everywhere. Of course,…
In this day and age, in this slice of time in the universe, you may ponder your existence and wonder what life is all about. Where is the good and why can't everyone share of piece of it? And, in the most concrete sense of the word, what is real, anyway, and would…
Ah, governments. You gotta love 'em. Always looking after their people. Peace and love, peace and love. And when the great bird of freedom flies over us, we know that we can relax, because we're in good hands.
Here's an interesting example, The Runit Dome. What is it? The…
America is big and it has lots of things to do. That's an understatement. There are so many to choose from. Take a look at the top candidates: Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco. Empire State Building New York. Alcatraz Island San Francisco. Bellagio Fountain Paradise. Central Park New York. The High Line…