When you travel, you can stumble across some of the oddest things. Ironically, but not surprisingly, most of them are in the USA. For example, Cadillac Ranch: An art installation in Amarillo, Texas, featuring ten vintage Cadillacs buried nose-first in a field.
Or, what about Carhenge? Located in Alliance, Nebraska, this is a replica of…
“A castle’s solitude offers refuge for the soul that seeks solace.”
“My flat was bright and spacious. It wasn’t well insulated, so it could get cold, but it certainly seemed to be of a higher build quality than what we’ve got now.” — An anonymous long-term resident, reflecting on the original brutalist flats.
You’ve only one life to live. Make it a good one.
“How can we ever build Europe if young people do not see it as a collective project and a vision of their own future?”
When it comes to the possibilities of ‘learning from history’ there are doubtless many things we could aspire to learn.
Some of those would be more practically useful, in terms of contributing to the normal and decent functioning of well-meaning societies than others.
Like it or not. we owe a lot to the British. England's history is popular due to its profound global influence, which includes the Industrial Revolution that transformed societies worldwide, the establishment of the British Empire, the origin of the English language and common law system, and contributions to literature, science, and sport. Its rich history is visible in ancient sites like…
Time keeps on slipping into the future.
Rail never fails. Travel you can trust.
. . . and leave the driving to them North Americans will likely recognise that somewhat truncated jingle. For decades, if you didn't drive or had no rail stations nearby, Greyhound was your solution. If it doesn't ring a bell, here is the history. The history of Greyhound Lines is essentially the…
Boy. Time flies, doesn't it? You're relatively young, full of vim and vigor, ready to take on the brand new day and - poof: there goes your ankle. We're quite sure that everyone reading our website can identify. Well, as part of that, as we were looking for ideas for posts,…
Whole lotta Meota? It’s only natural, eh?
Napoleon Bonaparte noted, upon first seeing the island as his place of exile, “I would have been better off if I had stayed in Egypt,”
It's the Royal Geographical Society. Ready, Freddie? Suffice to say that establishing yourself into The Royal Geographical Society & Travelsphere's partnership is something to crow about. Its activities are underpinned by a shared commitment to purposeful travel, inspiring insight in travelers and a dedication to work with and in support of those communities…
Watch "Sinn Sisamouth - Mou pei na (Cambodia, 1965)
Like every country, history is filled with ups and downs, successes and failures. Cambodia is no different.
Cambodia's history spans from Stone Age settlements to the powerful Khmer Empire, which built magnificent temples like Angkor Wat and influenced Southeast Asia. After gaining independence, Cambodia was destabilized…
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
“Instead of politicians, let the monkeys govern the countries; at least they will steal only the bananas!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
You’ll go goo goo gaga when you see this place.
Americans love concocting phrases. For example, how about The middle of nowhere: This is a classic, universally understood to mean a remote, isolated place that is far from any town or city. It implies that the place is desolate and lacks any notable features. When you hear "Tri" something, that means three. "Tri-state area…
Really? Mention Francis Bacon, and you sometimes have to clarify which one you mean: the twentieth-century painter, or the seventeenth-century philosopher? Despite how much time separated their lives, the two men aren’t without their connections. One may actually have been a descendant of the other, if you credit the artist’s father’s claim of relation…