Would a night spent alone in the woods feed your sense of adventure or leave you quaking in your boots? What about backpacking alone for six months? That’s how long it takes the average person to hike the Appalachian Trail. Read Full Story

If you’re looking to shatter your expectations, the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, is just the experience for you. Here, you can get up close and personal with the art, science, and sheer magic of glass. Read Full Story

As someone who loves art and travel, my favorite souvenirs from trips are often original watercolor paintings from street vendors. However, on recent trips I have found it harder to find the watercolor paintings I’m looking for, so I’ve started keeping my own sketch journal of my favorite sights. Knowing the frustrations of both overpacking and under packing art supplies, I have compiled a list of the bare essentials for starting your own watercolor travel sketchbook. Read Full Story

Recently I came across a post claiming that the most common holiday on Earth is a holiday individually celebrated by many countries: Independence Day. The 4th of July in America is famous for barbeques and fireworks, but I became very curious about the traditions in other countries. After some research, I found a list of independence holidays celebrated by over 200 countries and realized that Greece’s is coming up on March 25. So how do they celebrate their freedom from the Ottoman Empire in Greece? Read Full Story

The smallest state in the US often catches flak for its insignificance—clearly from those who have never seen the beauties it has to offer. If you think Rhode Island is just some small, insignificant state, it’s best you think again. Read Full Story