Kyla Christensen

During an extended stay in the small town of Pendleton, Oregon, I learned that tourists and travelers were being drawn to this town for reasons more than originally met the eye. Though Pendleton has historically been known for its famous Round-Up (hosted every September for rodeo enthusiasts across the world), there was and is something more beneath the surface—literally. There is some speculation about the truthfulness of events about the town beneath the town, but once you take a closer look, it is clear that some stories about the underground dens and galleries below Pendleton are warranted.

When you think about a wax museum—and I mean really think about a wax museum—it can lead you to wonder who really thought that a wax museum would be a good idea for attracting customers in the first place. A bunch of creepy statues of real people, dead or alive, who remain eerily in their fixed state for customers to gaze at for entertainment. Who could have foreseen that the idea would not only take off, but extend its reach from its place of origin in Europe to America, Asia, the Middle East, and even Australia?

A nice time in France? No, you want a Nice time in France! Some tourists may look over Nice in favor of more well-known French cities like Paris, but if you value a relaxing beach stay over a busier sight-seeing destination when it comes to your well-deserved vacation time, you may just find what you’re looking for in this treasure of southern France. From bakeries to beaches to gelato shops to retail shops all over the place, there is something here for everyone!