Hiking & Outdoors
Around the world, many places that once had industrial uses have since been repurposed, giving them second lives. Long used for transporting coal, the Bata Canal is now a …
Travel helps us get to know other cultures. We visit new places & experience their customs, food & drink, and other aspects of their lives. But for the most …
Just outside of Brno, Czech Republic is one of the most spectacular geological formations in the world. Known as the Moravian Karst, this massive system of caves and gorges …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Culture, Day Trips & Tours, England, Europe, Hiking & Outdoors, London, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Travel Guides Richmond is part of London, but it feels like a whole other world. Filled with some of the best green spaces in Greater London, Richmond is an excellent escape …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Culture, Day Trips & Tours, England, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, Hiking & Outdoors, Kent, London, Travel Guides Whitstable is a seaside town on the north coast of Kent, not far from where the Thames & Swale Estuaries reach the North Sea. It has much of the …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, England, Europe, Hiking & Outdoors, History, London, Museums, Travel Guides, Windsor When many people imagine England, towns like Windsor are exactly what they picture, filled with castles & history. Most notably the home of Windsor Castle, Windsor is one of …
The City of London is packed with towering skyscrapers & busy streets. However, despite the bedlam, there are still some quiet spots in the area. One of the best …
The port city of Dover, England is famous for the White Cliffs of Dover, as well as its ferry connection to France. While the city does have more than …
Granada, Spain is a beautiful city, blending centuries of history & architecture from Moorish & Spanish influences. The old Arab Quarter, known as the Albaicín, is an excellent place …
When done well, local museums are a valuable resource for gaining a deeper background regarding the places you visit. Even the smallest of towns can have great museums. One …
U.S. 395 travels north & south through the desolate Owens Valley of Eastern California. The imposing snow-capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada tower to the west. It is here …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Beer & Breweries, California, Central Coast, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Museums, North America, San Francisco Bay Area, Sonoma-Napa, Travel Guides, United States, Wine & Wineries While San Francisco is amazing & packed with tons of fun things to do, there’s even more to see beyond the city’s borders. Whether you’re looking to explore Wine …
I remember reading a book when I was a kid that had a section about the oldest trees in the world. The book had photos of gnarled trunks popping …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, California, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Museums, North America, San Francisco Bay Area, 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 …
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 …
It’s impossible to see Monte Urgull towering above San Sebastián & not think that it would be an amazing place to get a great view of the city & …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Bilbao, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, San Sebastian, Spain, Travel Guides San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is one of the most stunning places in Spain. The northern coast of Basque Country is lined with craggy cliffs & island vistas, but Gaztelugatxe …
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 …
