Category: Travel

Tucked away in the woods and easily missed if you’re cycling by too fast, this hidden gem is a peaceful sanctuary surrounded by nature. In the summertime, it’s alive with the sights and sounds of wildlife, buzzing insects, and vibrant wildflowers. Despite its modest appearance, this place tells a powerful story—one that reaches back centuries […]

In less than 20 minutes, this mining community went from thriving to tragedy, when water from nearby Foley Lake broke into the Milford Mine, flooding tunnels and killing 41 miners. Only seven miners survived the collapse.  At the moment of disaster, miners working in a drift 175 feet underground found themselves fighting against a sudden […]

Within the quaint town of Bryan, Ohio, there lives a curious water tower that requires a second glance. The “Dum Dum” water tower is a distinctive landmark linked to the Spangler Candy Company. It is located on West Mulberry Street, adjacent to the Spangler Candy Company factory. Originally built in 1946, the giant water tower holds […]

Astana Opera is an architectural symphony of East and West. Erected in 2013, this theater has become a cultural pearl of the young capital. Its golden hall with national ornaments hides unique acoustics that surpass many European stages. Here, in one season, you can see Turandot with world stars as well as the premiere of […]