America’s National Park System is home to some of the country’s most stunning natural, cultural, and historical treasures. With 428 units, including 63 designated as National Parks, these parks are the gems of the National Park Service and attract numerous visitors. If you’re planning a visit, you’ll find a wide array of experiences waiting for…
Discover the Wonders of Mesa Verde National Park For over 700 years, the people of Mesa Verde thrived amidst the rugged beauty of the mountains, valleys, and cliffs in present-day Southwestern Colorado. Around 1300 AD, they mysteriously left, leaving behind questions that intrigue us today: Why did they leave? Where did they go? Join us…
“Time spent in India has an extraordinary effect on one,” Tahir Shah once said. Clearly, he never spent much time at an Indian bus station, where “extraordinary” can quickly translate to anger, frustration, or confusion. I kid, but just barely. At 6:00 AM, my cousin and I found ourselves navigating the bustling chaos of the…
Remember, Remember, the fifth of November Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot I know of no reason why gun powder treason Should ever be forgot. In November 1605, a meticulously planned conspiracy to overthrow the King of England was approaching its climax. The conspirators intended to detonate an explosion in Parliament to kill the king and replace…
The War of the Pig: The Pig Incident On June 15, 1859, American farmer Lyman Cutlar discovered a pig rummaging through his precious potato patch. Frustrated and weary of the damage, Cutlar grabbed his rifle and shot the pig, not realizing this single act would spark a remarkable chain of events. The pig belonged to…
The Upheaval Dome Trail Hike is one of my top picks in Canyonlands National Park’s Island in the Sky area. This trail offers fascinating views of a mysterious crater with intriguing formation theories. We were fortunate to have the entire trail to ourselves by starting our hike early in the day. If you’re planning to…
On a chilly and cloudy Saturday morning in early spring, I found myself in Istanbul, munching on bread at the corner of a street. It was just an ordinary travel morning, or so I thought. Little did I know, this day would be etched in my memory for a long time. I had spent part…
Adiyaman might not seem like an obvious travel destination at first glance, but its proximity to Mount Nemrut National Park changes the game entirely. We arrived in Adiyaman on a morning bus, slightly clueless about our next steps. So, what’s the draw of Mount Nemrut? Before our trip, all I knew was that it was…