Just about everyone is familiar with the Statue of Liberty, which sits in the Upper New York Bay. A lot of people don’t know much about its history or the meaning behind its various features, though.
Author: Katerina Papathanasiou
Sleep in a Traditional Navajo Home, Thanks to Airbnb
If you’re planning a trip to the Grand Canyon, why stay in a boring old hotel or campground? Why not stay in a one-of-a-kind residence, like a Navajo hogan.
All About Mexico’s Famous Monarch Butterflies
For years now, monarch butterfly populations have been decreasing throughout the world (by more than 80 percent in some places). Despite their shrinking numbers, though, there are still opportunities to see them in the wild, especially if you’re willing to travel to Mexico.
Visit La Gruta for an Explosive Mexican Meal
Of all the restaurants in the world that offer unique dining experiences, La Gruta Restaurant in San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico, takes the cake. This restaurant sits about 650 feet behind a massive, 2,000-year-old pyramid built by the Aztecs, and it is situated underground in a volcanic cave!
New Short Film Shows the Power of Going Home
Multidisciplinary artist Amanda Valle is taking the concept of “returning home” to a whole new level with her latest short film, “Back in the Island.” “Back in the Island” explores Valle’s journey back to her home country, the Dominican Republic, and the power that a trip home can have after going through a difficult period in one’s life.
Be the First to Sleep Over in Chicago’s ‘Home Alone’ House
The holidays are a time for nostalgia, and what’s more nostalgic than the house that Kevin McCallister had all to himself in the Christmas classic “Home Alone”?
Ghosts – An Interview With Adam Handler
Adam Handler is not afraid of ghosts. In fact, he has an entire solo exhibition titled after and dedicated to them, and it’s now open at the D’Stassi Art gallery in London, England.
New Company to Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth
American geneticist and Harvard Medical School professor George Church recently launched a venture that sounds straight out of a science fiction novel. His new company, Colossal, has a seemingly impossible (at least, to the average person) goal of de-extincting the Woolly Mammoth. That’s right. Church has a plan to revive a massive, long-lost creature.
The Ultimate List of U.S. National Parks
The United States National Park System has grown rapidly since the country’s first national park (Yellowstone National Park) was established in 1872. Today, there are over 400 national parks in existence throughout the country. Interestingly, though, only 63 of them have earned the official “National Park” title.
Enjoy Christmas in Style at the Dallas Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum’s annual holiday celebration has officially begun! “Holiday at the Arboretum” features stunning Christmas and winter displays and offers a wide range of activities and attractions to keep visitors of all ages entertained for hours.