The Seven Wonders of the World is a fun list that has inspired a lot of people to look at other countries in a new light. The New Seven Wonders of the World furthered that fascination with the best natural and made-made beauty that every country has to offer. For that reason, my Seven Wonders …
Podcast Transcript Disney is one of the most popular and well-known brands in the world. They are a massive conglomerate of movie studios, television networks, a cruise line, and theme parks. The massive company we know today, however, had much more humble beginnings. It all began with a man and a cartoon mouse. Learn about …
This guest post was written by Jodi Ettenberg who blogs at LegalNomads.com. Jodi is one of the most accomplished travelers I’ve met in the last three years. She left her job as an attorney in New York City to pursue her dream of traveling. I met Jodi in Bangkok in 2010 and visited the Immigration …
This guest post is written by Lillie Marshall who blogs at AroundTheWorldL.com. We traveled together for about a week in the Valencia Region of Spain in April, 2010. All photos used here were taken by Lillie. Stalking Gary As I stared at the sixth course of our third five-star dinner in Spain, I realized: this …
Podcast Transcript In 1980, a former electrical worker at the Gdansk Shipyard did the unthinkable. He led a large group of workers in a labor strike in a communist country. Rather than being ruthlessly crushed, the strike won concessions and began a social and political movement that changed Poland forever. This was not only the …
Podcast Transcript In the 1930s, the United States was in the grip of the Great Depression, and baseball was approaching its 100th anniversary. One enterprising business leader in Cooperstown, New York, proposed establishing a museum and a hall of fame to honor the greatest players in the game. Since its establishment, the Hall of Fame …
Podcast Transcript If you know anything about the field of psychology, you’ve probably heard of Sigmund Freud. Best known as the founder of psychoanalysis, Freud has become the most prominent figure in psychology. His impact extended far beyond psychology, and in the process, he became a notable figure in popular culture through his theories and …
Podcast Transcript In 1932, archaeologist Edgar B. Howard made a major discovery near the town of Clovis, New Mexico. He found a stone spear point embedded in the rib of a woolly mammoth, which inspired what became known as the Clovis First Theory. According to this theory, the creators of these spear points, known as …
Bruges is the type of city that you fall in love with instantly. How could you not? It’s cobblestone streets and swans floating by in canals, it’s riddled with chocolate shops and has fascinating architecture all around. It’s easily walkable and simple to navigate. There are so many amazing things to do in Bruges. From …