Travel

The historic county town of Tralee might not get as much attention as some of County Kerry’s other towns, but that’s not to say it’s not equally worth a visit. Founded during the 13th century,…

No one knows exactly how many castles Ireland has (for no other reason than there’s too many to count), but conservative estimates put it at around 30,000. Some are in ruins, some are intact, and…

If your budget isn’t up to an African safari, don’t panic. There are plenty of places closer to home where you can enjoy an animal encounter without blowing your life savings. If you want to…

As of today, there are around 20,000 species of butterflies in the world. Unfortunately, that might not be the case for much longer. Every year, the butterfly population declines by two percent. That means that…

Just over 100 years ago, Johor Bahru was a tiny fishing village known only to its handful of residents. But times change, and so, it seems, does Johor Bahru. Since Malaysia won independence in 1957,…

Until not too long ago, Tampere was a slightly gritty town that was better known for its industry than its beauty. But times change. Today, Tampere’s old cotton mills have been turned into chic malls,…

If exploring caves is the way you like to spend your downtime, head south to Tennessee. The state is home to more caverns and more caves than anywhere else in the US. Unless you have…

Tulips might have a short blooming season, but for the brief time they’re around, they’re glorious. They’re pretty enough in a vase, but nothing quite beats the sight of hundreds growing in a field. If…

Summer has arrived, bringing with it warm sunny days and purple iris blooms. The purple color comes from a pigment found in all parts of the iris, including the rootstock. The lavender plant (Lavandula) comes…