Here’s a joke to finish this post. Up up and away! What’s the difference between an optimist and a pessimist? An optimist created the airplane; a pessimist created the seatbelts.
Adventure
The more than 400 genuine Titanic artifacts in galleries display in The Titanic Museum Attraction at Pigeon Forge.
Walt Disney loved rail. His parks are full of them. If it’s good enough for Walt, it’s good enough for us.
(& cream tangerines) If you're like us, music means a lot. And some music is almost reverential. For us, it's The Beatles. It will be very challenging to name another band that has been so influential for so long - decades after they broke up; it hasn't happened so far. And,…
Periodically, it's good to refresh our knowledge and perceptions when it comes to travel: things change so quickly! What was once antiquated, forlorn and sketchy has since turned into a bright light of how humans get things done. One recent example is rail in East Africa. They have really taken the…
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Fake buildings are structures often used by governments to camouflage unsightly city utilities within residential areas. These faux constructions blend with local architecture, concealing equipment and maintaining aesthetic continuity. While visiting these hidden gems, don’t expect hospitality; they’re not actual homes, just clever urban disguises.
This post reflects on the harsh realities of World War II and highlights a less-known rescue technology, the “Rescue Buoys.” These floating devices, equipped with essentials for survival, played a significant role in saving the lives of Allied forces during the war. While many were discarded post-war, efforts are ongoing to preserve the few that…
