Over the last few years, several popular travel destinations have doubled their efforts to circumvent widespread cigarette use. For instance, Barcelona has implemented a comprehensive smoking ban that penalizes individuals who pollute the environment with tobacco products. Down the line, a €30 ($32) fine is also expected for beach-goers who don’t refrain from smoking. Currently, 3,514 beaches…
Let us ask you one question: what makes you happy? Some people may say spending their time with their loved ones never fail to make them content. Others may say buying the things they want with their hard-earned money. But one thing that we think will always put a smile on everyone’s face, regardless of…
From the lovely African beehive huts to modern geodesic ones, domes are marvels of invention and beauty. A dome is an architectural element resembling a sphere’s upper, hollow half. The use of domes is considered a sign of tradition in any nation. From early Mesopotamia to Roman, Persian, and even Chinese architecture, you can find domes…
Religion plays a significant role in most people’s lives, and this is evident in the 10,000 distinct religions worldwide, of which 84% are affiliated with one of the five dominant religious groups. Almost every religion has its holiest holy sites where pilgrims of the faith from different parts of the world converge to pay their…
Online shopping may be the in thing these days, but it can never replace the real thing. For the die-hard shopaholics, there’s nothing better than spending the day at the mall. With so much to see and do at the malls, a day out at the shopping complex is an experience in itself. From theme…
People traveling around the world return home with a stash of memories captured on their cameras and in the journals they keep. The beauty and hospitality of visited places remain etched in our memories. Sometimes, however, we end up in a city that is so polluted and noisy that the holiday becomes stressful rather than…
Bridges, cliffs, towers, and falls offer such magnificent views. However, they sometimes attract people who want to commit suicide. According to the World Health Organization, one person dies from suicide every 40 seconds. As a matter of fact, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-19 years-old. Unfortunately, many suicides happen at beautiful…
It was in the 1960s that the hippie culture made its way into the world. It was all about free souls who wandered around the world without any worldly attachments. And let us say, what an amazing thought and lifestyle it must be! Slowly and steadily, one wanderer met another, gradually forming a group that…
Buddhist monasteries generally called ‘viharas’ have been around for centuries. They first came into existence around the fourth century BC as retreat centers during the wet season. Monks and nuns were restricted from moving around too much during this three-month period to prevent any disturbance to the growth of plants and also to protect them…
Cleveland, once a major industrial hub with smoke-belching steel mills darkening its skyline, changed considerably. Just 115 miles (185 km) from Toledo, OH, the city became a major American manufacturing center. Many car companies set up their factories here. Today, remnants of this era stand out in the form of warehouses, railroad tracks and vertical…
So we visited Amritsar, the holy city of the SIkh people, and we simply fail in love with them!. Anywhere you go you see warm and peaceful people. Who Are They 1 Sikhism is a monotheistic faith founded by Guru Nanak who was born in 1469 to a Hindu family. Sikhism, which began in India’s…
Who doesn’t love a great party, especially when it’s celebrated outdoors on a huge scale! Festivals around the world have grown from small community gatherings to some of the most happening events in the world. Most festivals have a religious angle to them but there are many that have their origins in folklore and agriculture,…
Who doesn’t love a good bargain when shopping, especially on a holiday! If you’re lucky enough to be in town when there’s a sale on then shopping is even more enjoyable when the regular prices at stores are slashed. However, if you don’t mind elbowing your way through a crowd or haggling for prices, one…
Some of the biggest street parties in the world take place during Shrovetide, which is the period just before Lent. The Carnivals that happen in different parts of the world, bring revelers and fun-loving crowds onto the streets to celebrate before the forty-day fasting period begins. Parades, street parties and other forms of entertainment are…
Though most of the people out there in the world love to eat and cherish the vegetarian cuisine, it’s not at all easy to find vegan-friendly cities, especially when you don’t have the list. It’s not easy to rank any city based on how many vegetarian restaurants they have. And that’s the reason why it’s…
Watching a film was once considered a novelty as very few places for screening films existed. The very first successful theater to permanently screen films was the Nickelodeon in Pittsburgh in 1905. From the screening of the first feature-length multi-reel film in 1906, films and cinemas have evolved tremendously. From the initial black and white…
New York City, Paris, London, and Milano are the most prominent fashion capitals in the world known as the “Big Four,” but there are many others which are making a name for themselves on the international scene. All of these places host their own Fashion Week, and major fashion houses are flocking to these regions…
Rock-cut caves provided the first abode to ancient man. Whenever he felt the need for a secure place safe from invading enemies or natural calamities, he found his stronghold in these caves. With tools and architectural expertise at his disposal, he would carve out beautiful castles, temples, and cities from rocks, caves, and mountains from…
Have you ever wanted to visit beautiful cemeteries to experience the thrill of such haunting grounds? Beautiful cemeteries offer a rich history into a specific region beyond the most obvious phenomenon, death. Here’s a breakdown of a few cemeteries you shouldn’t hesitate to visit to take your traveling experience to the highest level. St. Andrews…
From prisons with physical abuse, severe overcrowding and gang violence to luxurious and ecological prisons. Check out the 10 Most Bizarre Prisons in the World. San Pedro Prison, Bolivia 1 San Pedro prison, the biggest in Bolivia‘s main city, La Paz, holds around 3,000 dangerous inmates. in San Pedro, prisoners must buy their cells when…