Following his victory against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, no man in Britain was more respected or more lauded than Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Titles and lands were bestowed upon the hero, and monuments were erected in his honor and in recognition of the men who fought with him. Shortly…

Located just a couple of blocks from Linden Road, the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History is a little-known secret, even in a city that’s barely 10 square miles. The museum is surprisingly detailed inside and examines several periods of life in the Carpinteria Valley. Visitors are taken through the initial beginnings with the native Chumash Indians, then through…

The short pillars, ruined walls, arches, and moat that form the foundations of this former Roman military camp can sometimes be found half submerged in the reservoir, depending on the amount of rain upriver and the status of the dam. The sprawling and venerable fortification, known locally as “the city,” featured two granaries, a basilica…

Are you interested in the paranormal? Do you like visiting and reading about actual destinations that have stories and legends of ghosts and hauntings? Whether you are a believer or not, there are many places around the world that capitalize on the history of the goings on at their location. There are usually many anecdotal…

There are some truly bizarre, surreal and stunning natural wonders in this world we live in. Some of them we may be lucky enough to live nearby or travel to once or twice in our lifetime. Others, we may only ever get to enjoy through other people’s camera lenses. Here are 25 places on earth…

One of the first known civilizations in the world, China covers a vast land area and has some 5000 of years of rich history.  The country is divided into a total of 32 regions and contains some of the most spectacular structures and scenery on the planet. The many epic locations to visit in China…