One of the things that I spend a lot of time doing when visiting historic houses is to imagine how it must have actually been to live there, without the National Trust interpretation, the carefully staged rooms, and the guided routes around the house. Occasionally there are glimpses of the ...
Although it was built in the 13th century, Bruges appears like something out of a fairy-tale: small, cobblestone(鹅卵石) streets, beautiful bridges and neat houses. Bruges′ canals host a festival every four years, which includes performances by musicians and actors, and lights shining through...
However, there is much more to the Kew Gardens than just the plants it houses (though the thousands of species there definitely leave a lasting impression!) - the gardens are also home to a number of architectural icons that each come with their own enthralling history. Take, for instance, ...
The twin villages also boast a concentration of well-equipped holiday cottages, from modest fisherman's cottages on the path to Watersmeet to grander hillside houses on the way to the Valley of the Rocks. Whatever your budget, Lynton and Lynmouth can provide some tempting accommodation options ...
Holme Lacy Hospital for ‘mental defectives’; the cottage hospitals at Ledbury, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, and Kington; Stretton Sugwas Hospital, near Credenhill; Nieuport Sanatorium; the former workhouses at Ross-on-Wye (Dean Hill Hospital), Bromyard, Leominster (Old Priory Hospital),and Kingt...
There are so many esteemed historic houses throughout England and some amazing examples that the South East can lay claim to. Some of the most iconic from each county are featured here, but find many more and a stately home to visit near you using the map function at the bottom of this...
Love this corner historic building which houses A Taste of the Big Apple, serving pizza, soup, sandwiches and more, including a Tater Tot Hot Dish special on March 3. (Minnesota Prairie Roots copyrighted photo February 2022) First, I feel such gratitude that these buildings still stand. A ti...
It has some of the world's best opera and theater houses and is often called an open-air museum, due to its many historic statues and monuments. Join families on the promenade as the sun sets on the Bay of Naples. View finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in...
No visit to Charleston is complete without a stroll along Rainbow Row, a row of colorful historic houses that is one of the city's most photographed spots. Marvel at the vibrant pastel hues and imagine the lives of the people who once called these houses home. Lastly, delve into Charleston...
A spokesperson for Centre County, Pennsylvania, said in a statement that the building that houses its elections office was evacuated for one hour on Tuesday because of an emailed bomb threat. Police concluded the threat was not credible, and election officials were back ...