The Detroit Institute of Arts: Fine Art in the Motor City
MUSEUM MONDAY
It's a shame that many people would never think of Detroit as an important travel destination in the United States. Sure, the troubled city has...
Coral Castle: A Megalith in South Florida
MUSEUM MONDAY
Be honest: how many times have you sat back and thought to yourself, "Golly, what would it be like to cross Stonehenge with...
Le Petit Trianon: Marie Antoinette’s Refuge
"Wow, rich people are crazy."
That was my first reaction when I visited Versailles, after I saw the blindingly golden gateway and that entire damn...
St. Patrick’s Cathedral: A Gothic Church on Fifth Ave
I am not a religious person, and therefore rarely step foot in places of worship in fear that the Sunday school nuns were right...
So Weird: The Machines of the Isle of Nantes
I saw some pretty interesting things when I was living in Paris, but one of the weirdest sights I beheld during my time as...
Paris in Pictures: Photos of Notre Dame
It's no secret that I lived in Paris for a while, but by the way I write about it on this site it probably...
Strange Sights: The Prague TV Tower Babies
I think many people will agree with me when I say that Prague is a very odd place. Amazing and fun, yes, but also...
Midweek Inspiration: Photos of Igreja de São Francisco
Ah, Wednesday -- so full of promise for the impending weekend, yet so devoid of hope as Friday is still two days away. If...
Photos: Olympic Sculptures in Barcelona
In light of my announcement yesterday that I'll be traveling to Spain this August, and in honor of the impending 2012 Summer Olympic Games...
Traveler Tip: Adopt a Museum
MUSEUM MONDAY
People travel for many reasons, but paramount among them is the desire to become better acquainted with another culture. This is evidenced by...
Must-See: the Temple of Debod in Madrid
I usually have so much fun while traveling that I forget to become homesick, which is nice because I have little patience for people...
Quirk in Venice at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
MUSEUM MONDAY
Guest Post by Hadley
My interest in art and culture started when one day, after being dragged by my parents to museums from a...
Countries Celebrating Their Independence Day in July
Tomorrow is Independence Day in the United States, a day when Americans from sea to shining sea come together to celebrate the birth of...
Visit The Last Supper in Milan, Feel Stuff
Guest Post by Hadley
I have to admit: I think biblical and religious art is boring. Okay, boring may be harsh; I prefer other genres...
Why I Spent 1000 Chinese Yuan to Hug a Panda
That’s right. I spent 1000 Chinese Yuan, which converts to just over 150 USD, to hug a baby panda. A 1 year, 4 month...
Celebrate Nessie’s B-Day With Some Loch Ness Souvenirs
It's a big day in Scotland, as August 22nd marks the anniversary of the first-ever sighting of the Loch Ness Monster. That was way...
5 Fave National Parks: From Freaky to Forgotten
The American National Park Service celebrates its birthday on April 25th -- and we're sure happy to have the National Parks around. There have...
Graffiti Artists in Myanmar Free to Tag After Reforms
I once had an acquaintance who would use a thick-tipped Sharpie to tag stop signs and ATMs in New York with her (unimpressive) graffiti...
30 WTF Travel Pics for Kodak’s 124th Anniversary
On September 4, 1888, George Eastman told buyers of his just-patented Kodak box camera, "You press the button, we do the rest." That simple promise...
5 Mega Construction Projects in the World
For the most part I consider building showy, large-scale architecture around the world to be one big game to see which nation would have...
