America has many iconic cities to visit. This is not an extensive list but will give you an idea of what is on offer in Uncle Sam’s country. Uncle Sam is a nickname linked to Samuel Wilson who supplied beef in barrels to the US army during the war of 1812. New York Also referred…
3 of the World’s Tallest Mountains to Admire
Mountains are formed from slow yet gigantic movements of the Earth’s crust. The Earth’s crust is the outer layer of the Earth. The crust consists of six large slabs, known as plates, that all fit together. It is when two of these slabs collide with each other that other land is pushed upwards. It is…
4 Historic Towns in England You Must See
When it comes to seeking out historic towns in England, it is necessary to know that just because somewhere has a cathedral, does not mean that it cannot be a town. For instance, Shrewsbury is a town that has a cathedral. After the Church of England was formed, it is thought that the town was…
Plan a Staycation for When You Can’t Travel
It is official – staying in is the new going out. Can you remember your last vacation? Taking a holiday is a great way to escape your everyday life, but it is no secret that heading to a tropical beach or jetting off on a glamorous city break can be expensive. Consequently, a fantastic alternative…
4 Haunted Venues to Book a Bed for the Night
Whether or not you believe in ghosts, or are perhaps able to see and feel them if you do, it is fascinating to think that people actually stay the night in places that are considered haunted. So, lets us define what a ghost is thought to be. Well, according to folklore, a ghost is the…
How to Save Money when Travelling: My 4 Tips
Travelling is such an exciting way to spend your free time. Opening your horizons to new experiences and cultures is a great way to reinvigorate your body and mind. But we all are aware of how expensive traveling can be. I know for me personally, it has put me off in the past when looking…
5 Famous and Unusual Hotels Around the World
Many people will measure a hotel by the number of stars it has been awarded. This article will not be about stars but star hotels. The term 7-star was once created by a journalist attending the opening of Dubai’s Burj Al Arab because he felt that five stars did not do it justice. And, in…
5 Must See Castles in the UK
A castle is a fortified structure predominantly built during the Middle ages by royalty and nobility. Most people’s fascination with castles begins at school when they learned of battlements, moats, drawbridges, the portcullis, and dungeons. A battlement being a parapet that exists at the top of a wall and which has gaps in it for…
4 Countries to Go on Holiday
Where in the world should I go? That is the question. The answer is a little more complicated. These days, many of us are choosing between “staycations” and a “vacations”, so the decision has become even more debatable. There might seem so many places that we have not visited at home, but then there will…
3 Different Ways to Travel and their Pros and Cons
The pros and cons of travel for you might relate to distance, cost, convenience, and environmental concerns. We shall consider a few of these points in deciding on a preferred method of transport. Car One of the advantages of travelling by car is that you can car share. You might have seen the British Sitcom,…