The mysterious, eerie, and unexplained draw us in, captivating our imagination and tempting us to find answers to the inexplicable. Even if you’re guided more by scholarly than spectral pursuits, some of the spookiest locations are still worth your time—whether for their beautiful architecture, jaw-dropping locations, or fascinating histories. Here, we'll take you on a spine-tingling journey to 10 notoriously haunted locations worldwide.
Read MoreBetween the rugged shores of Italy and the Balkan Peninsula, the Adriatic Sea has been my home for as long as I can remember. As a bird soaring above the azure waters, I've had the privilege of witnessing centuries of history unfold beneath me. The Adriatic holds the secrets of empires, civilizations, and the ebb and flow of time. Join me on a journey through the Adriatic's history.
Read MoreIn southeastern Europe sits a country bordered by Ukraine to the north, Moldova to the northeast, and Serbia to the southwest. It's a country that showcases a diverse landscape ranging from the Carpathian Mountains to the rolling hills of Transylvania and the picturesque Black Sea coast along its southeast border. Welcome to Romania, a land that bears the imprint of diverse civilizations across ages and a history abundant in myths and legends.
Read MoreNestled along the banks of the Seine River, this metropolis stands as a testament to art, culture, and the pursuit of joy. With its world-renowned landmarks, picturesque boulevards, and romantic ambiance, the city beckons travelers from every corner of the globe, inviting them to step into a realm where history intertwines with modernity, where dreams are awakened, and where love is whispered in the air.
Read MoreWelcome to Bogota, Colombia, a sprawling metropolis of towering skyscrapers and cobbled streets amidst green mountains. Home to more than 10 million people (similar in size to London, Bangkok, or Paris), and sitting at 8,600 feet above sea level, this is the capital of Colombia.
Read MoreAlso known as the Orloj, this astronomical clock tells the time, provides the date, shows the relative positions of the Sun, Moon, Earth and Zodiac constellations, and, best of all, provides entertainment for viewers on the hour, every hour. It is a magnificent blend of mechanical engineering and art.
Read MoreBorn in England in 1809, Charles Darwin was the fifth of six children. As a child, he showed an interest in natural history and often collected shells, rocks, and insects. He was also an avid reader, with a particular interest in natural history, and spent hours lying under his family's dining room table with an open book.
Read MoreThe world’s southernmost region (apart from the Antarctic) is an area of 400,000 square miles - roughly one and a half times the size of the United Kingdom - split between Chile and Argentina. In Chile, Patagonia covers a third of the country's territory, but less than 5% of its inhabitants call this area home.
Read MoreWould it surprise you that the world’s most populous metropolitan area also continually ranks as one of the safest cities in the world?
Read MoreIn the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, between the north of Australia and east of Indonesia, is this resource-rich and diverse country. Comprised of more than 600 islands and with much of its terrain isolated by volcanoes and mountains, the country is home to many different communities and ethnic groups, many of which evolved in total isolation from each other. More than 850 languages are spoken throughout the islands, which are home to an estimated 9 million people.
Read MoreSpanish architecture has the power to leave one captivated. The intricate details and majestic structures make it world-renowned and a solid base of Spanish culture and history generalized into categories in chronological order by period.
Have you ever wanted to explore Gaudi’s cathedral, La Sagrada Familia, that has been under construction for more than 130 years?
Read MoreAt Venture Road, we see beauty in the art of travel. Physical travel when we are able, and travel via stories, music, art, etc in the in between moments, has the ability to awaken the senses, and change the way we view the world, the way we treat others, and the way we choose to walk within our local community, our own home, and beyond. Today, travel via story with us.
That first earth gift of breathing
Opened your body, these lungs, this heart
The Galapagos Islands, located roughly 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, are home to some of the highest levels of endemism (species found nowhere else on earth) anywhere on the planet. About 80% of the land birds you will see, 97% of the reptiles and land mammals, and more than 30% of the plants are endemic. More than 20% of the marine species in Galapagos are found nowhere else on earth.
Many visitors to Galapagos are surprised to be greeted by…….
Read MoreSituated in the heart of Paris along the Seine River, the Louvre is the world's most-visited museum and a historic landmark, home to a vast collection of art and artifacts from all over the world.
At the time of its opening to the public in 1793, it had a collection of about 500 artworks. Today, the museum contains more than 500,000 works of art, of which roughly 35,000 are on display.
Read MoreCrafted over millions of years by rain, wind, relentless sun and extreme temperatures, Joshua Tree National Park stretches over nearly 800,000 acres of southern California desert terrain. Sweeping, grand in scale and populated by granite monoliths and massive rock and boulder formations, the park offers wonder to eco-travelers, adventurers, and naturalists.
Read MoreBetween 1810 and 1895, it was ruled by its own monarchy with kings and queens. Gambling is illegal. You won't see any billboards across the landscape (they were outlawed in the 1920's). The tallest mountain in the world is found here.
Read MoreWould you have guessed that the highest region on Earth, aptly nicknamed 'The Roof of the World,' is standing at 3 miles above sea level? Tibet, with an average elevation of 14,000 feet, is located in the Himalayas. and its highest elevation is Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain, rising 29,032 feet above sea level!
20% of the world’s population depends on the flow of fresh water from Tibet.
In December 2021, AT&T announced a $2 billion commitment over the next 3 years to address the digital divide and homework gap. Within Texas alone, where AT&T is headquartered, millions of students do not have adequate access to the internet or space within their homes to study and complete homework, making it difficult for them to concentrate, keep up with classmates, and stay encouraged about learning.
Read MoreI think a lot about those thirty citizens of India who, it's said, could live on the average American's stuff. I wonder if I could build a life of contentment on their material lot, and then I look around my house and wonder what they'd make of mine.
Read More"Why do bats only come at night?" asked Len.
