Art & Architecture
For over 1000 years, the Hohokam people made what is now the Phoenix area their home. They built vast networks of canals, setting up irrigated farmland that was some …
Jonathan Sacks January 10, 2022 Art & Architecture, Beer & Breweries, California, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Festivals & Events, Food, Food & Drink, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Museums, North America, San Francisco Bay Area, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Sports, Travel Guides, United States San Francisco is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. With fantastic year-round weather, beautiful views, delicious food, and plenty of activities, it’s easy to …
Jonathan Sacks January 3, 2022 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, History, Museums, New York, New York City, North America, Travel Guides, United States New York City has been evolving from the day it first became a city. As people fled to the suburbs, the city then cut back on services in the …
Jonathan Sacks November 26, 2021 Art & Architecture, Culture, History, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Museums, New York, New York City, North America, Travel Guides, United States While great cities such as New York are shaped by large events in history, the day-to-day lives of the people in those cities are often more fascinating. Over hundreds …
In the 19th & 20th centuries, there was a rush to exploit the natural resources of the western United States. Thousands of people moved to newly built towns to …
Every time I’d taken the drive up I-17 from Phoenix towards Flagstaff, Sedona, or Prescott, I’d passed by signs for Montezuma Castle & Montezuma Well. Despite having done this …
Every time I take the drive up I-17 from Phoenix towards Flagstaff, Sedona, or Prescott, I pass by signs for Montezuma Castle & Montezuma Well. Despite having done this …
Sevilla, Spain is filled with history. Buildings hundreds of years old line the narrow, winding streets of the Old Town. But then suddenly, spanning a prominent road at the …
Basque artist Eduardo Chillida lived most of his life in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. His work is on display in many locations around Basque Country. In San Sebastián, it’s possible …
The Vizcaya Bridge near Bilbao, Spain is like no bridge you’ve ever seen. It was the first ever transporter bridge built in the world, and it’s one of the …
The San Telmo Museum in San Sebastián is the oldest museum in the Basque region. Inside its beautiful buildings, you’ll find a great introduction to Basque history & culture. …
Kilmainham Gaol is the most famous prison in Dublin. Many well-known historical figures found themselves in its cells when it was in operation. During the Great Famine, its solitary …
The art world in Bilbao is centered around the Guggenheim, and with good reason. When it opened in 1997, the Guggenheim transformed the city. It helped turn Bilbao into …
Once a medieval port, Dalkey, Ireland is now home to Ireland’s rich & famous. Even if you can’t afford to move there, a day trip from Dublin to Dalkey …
Blarney Castle is one of the most famous castles in Ireland. It’s located just outside of Cork. The Blarney Stone at the top of the tower is legendary in …
