7 Wonders of the Modern World

7 Wonders of the Modern World

The 7 Wonders of the Modern World, also known as the New 7 Wonders of the World, are a series of monuments that have been recognized as the greatest man-made structures...
Michael Anderson
5 Largest Deserts In The World

5 Largest Deserts In The World

We often think of deserts as vast expanses of sand that are completely devoid of life. However, as we will shortly see, some deserts don't contain sand at all while others...
Michael Anderson
8 Oldest Homes in America

8 Oldest Homes in America

America is home to some notably old structures that hold a grand history of the families that built them and the area where they stand. Leap back in time to learn about...
Heidi Giancola
Tagged: Culture History
5 Smallest Countries In The World

5 Smallest Countries In The World

We often think of a country as a sprawling landmass that contains numerous distinct regions and administrative centers. However, as we will shortly see, some countries are...
Michael Anderson
5 Largest Islands In The World

5 Largest Islands In The World

Although it's difficult to determine how many islands exist throughout the world, we do have a lot of information about the largest ones. Some of the largest islands...
Michael Anderson
Top 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Top 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are landmarks that have been recognized for their cultural, historical, or scientific importance. Although there's certainly no shortage...
Michael Anderson
Teaching English In Japan

Teaching English In Japan

We recently had the opportunity to interview Heidi Giancola, a 24 year old Anthropology graduate who teaches English in Japan. Over the course of our conversation...
Heidi Giancola
5 Tips To Help You Travel Like A Pro

5 Tips To Help You Travel Like A Pro

Most people love to travel but an overwhelming majority would rather leave the logistics to someone else. If you could close your eyes when you step into the airport...
Michael Anderson
Antigua & The Kingdom of Guatemala

Antigua & The Kingdom of Guatemala

Antigua is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala, the name given to an administrative division of the Spanish Empire...
Michael Anderson
5 Interesting Facts About the Maya Civilization

5 Interesting Facts About the Maya Civilization

When people think about the Maya civilization, most probably remember the 2012 doomsday scenario that the Maya supposedly predicted through their long count calendar. While there is no actual evidence to suggest the Maya...
Michael Anderson