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Welcome to Jerome, Arizona, America’s largest ghost town. If I were to describe Jerome in just one word, I would probably say: funky. But the haunted town nestled in the Black Hills of Yavapai County is much more than that.
Jerome, Arizona – a Wicked Ghost Town That Refuses to ‘Die’Read More
When I think of Avignon, the first thing that comes to my mind is the traditional French song that we used to sing as kids: “Sur le Pont d’Avignon” (on the Bridge of Avignon). This was a very popular song at the time, and one of the first ones you’d learn if you took French lessons. …
Welcome to Bodie, California’s most authentic ghost town! Located in the hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, not too far from the incredible Mono Lake, Bodie is a beautiful reminder of the Wild West. But what you see today is a mere shadow of what was once a thriving gold-mining town in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, …
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If you are lucky to visit La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires on a rare day when tourists don’t crowd its narrow alleys, you will get a sense sadness. Without the camera clicks and the visitors’ giggles, this places looks strange and unnerving, yet peaceful and fascinating. Cemeteries always trigger emotions. They are a perpetual reminder of our ephemeral existence. And yet …
La Recoleta Cemetery – the Resting Place of the Rich and FamousRead More
For me, the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Istanbul, or Turkey, is definitely Hagia Sophia. I can’t remember when I first heard about this magnificent edifice. It was probably way back, during my high school years. But ever since that day, visiting Hagia Sophia became a dream. It took me 40 years …
Visiting Hagia Sophia, Istanbul’s Most Controversial MonumentRead More
America’s history is a fascinated subject. And if you truly want to learn about it, I can’t think of a better place to start than Yorktown Battlefield, the place where America won its independence. Yorktown Battlefield is part of the Historic Triangle of Virginia, which also includes Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown. Each of these sites …
Visiting Yorktown Battlefield – a Glimpse into America’s Revolutionary WarRead More
Visiting Jamestown Settlement is as much of an adventure today as it was 400 years ago, when the European settlers established here the first permanent British colony in North America. Together with Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement is a living history museum that tells about the lives of the first colonists, as well as the Indigenous …
All You Should Know Before Visiting Jamestown Settlement, VirginiaRead More
Imagine yourself in a time when soldiers were marching in the dusty streets at the sound of drums. A time when wigs, corsets and crinolines were in style. It may sound like a long gone era, but not so. You can still see all these and much more when you visit Colonial Williamsburg.
How to Visit Colonial Williamsburg – Know Before You GoRead More
