Why are we fascinated with maps? First created to help old-timey people navigate the globe – and still used today on our GPS systems to find the nearest Starbucks – maps definitely serve an important function. Sometimes, however, they simply serve to educate and entertain. These maps show the relationships between states and countries, and …
Oftentimes, architecture follows form over function, with new constructions built in the sleekest, most efficient styles possible. Yet sometimes designers get to have a bit more fun with their work, creating unique, eye-catching buildings that range from gaudy to impractical to just plain weird. From high–tech, engineering marvels to structures shaped like mammals, reptiles, and …
No matter what day or time it is, the President of the United States must always be ready to travel. Fortunately, the modern age has allowed a variety of reliable transportations, including aerial vehicles. This plane, specifically designated to fly the president around the country and the world, is called Air Force One. Despite its …
If you love to travel but prefer to escape to places less-known to the general public, you’ve come to the right place. Curious about those mysterious travel destinations that only people like celebs know about? Grab your passport! First stop: a secluded, indigenous territory you won’t want to miss… Tuvalu, Polynesia This small, remote 16-kilometer …
Moving from one country to another is a big undertaking, so it makes sense that expats would research the best countries to move to before they pick up and leave their homes. Whether it’s work opportunities, a quality healthcare system, or financial security, the new destination must fulfill relocation goals appropriately. InterNations, a global expat …
If you’re going to spend the time and money to plan a vacation, you want to be amazed by what you find when you finally arrive! Whether you’re loading up the minivan for a family road trip, or jumping on a plane with your favorite person, both the journey and the destination should be a perfect …
America is filled with all kinds of strange, oddball places, most we hope you never have to visit without a fair warning of what you’re getting yourself into. This is why we’ve narrowed down the most overrated, overpriced, and just plain bizarre tourist traps in each of the 50 states. So forget Disneyland, the Grand …
Most people have been to a typical art or history museum throughout their lives, but what about the weird museums? The ones that showcase people’s oddball collections of barbed wire, roller skates, or moist towelettes? From the National Mustard Museum to the Museum of Funeral History, here are just a few of the strangest museums …
Vegas is on most people’s bucket list for a reason. It isn’t just the gambling, either. That’s part of it, but it’s bigger than just that. It’s the mystique. The lights. The freedom you feel when you’re walking down the strip at 10pm after seeing a Cirque Du Soleil show and the sidewalks are just …
Going to your local McDonald’s is a shared American experience. From the original Golden Arches to the red-topped roof era, and more recently, a wave of sleek and modern buildings, the restaurant with over 99 billion served has had some interesting looks throughout the years. Of the fast-food chain’s nearly forty thousand locations, most look …
