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Some things you really don’t know about Hawaii

It has long been considered a true paradise on Earth. The weather and temperature is always perfect and there are few, if any, natural disasters to stay clear of like hurricanes, earthquakes or snow storms. It is America’s 50th state yet there is so little most people even know about the Hawaiian Islands. Here are some things …

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Need a really unique experience? Try the Museum of Broken Relationships in Los Angeles

It is the city of broken dreams and, now, broken relationships. Last month, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, a most unique museum opened its doors. It is called the Museum of Broken Relationships and you can wander around the gallery and visit with 115 pieces of memorabilia and stories from doomed love all …

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Sweden has its own phone number so now you can call and talk to a Swede anytime

Sweden is now the only country on Earth that has its own telephone number. You can call at anytime and your call will be answered by your average Swedish citizen and they will chat with you about Sweden or pretty much anything else. The phone line is answered by all volunteers and when one was …

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Tourists unwelcomed in many resort towns in Spain

It appears as if many Spaniards are no longer welcoming foreign tourists to many of the country’s major resort sites. There has been a serious anti-tourist revolt building in the country for quite some time and many of the locals in many of the resort areas are sick of the tourists turning their beloved places …

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After 50 years, sites near where Jesus met John the Baptist being cleared of landmines

It has been fifty or so long years for many of these churches and holy sites along the banks of the Jordan River on the West Bank. There remains much beauty at these sites and the churches, though long neglected, still retain their grandeur and their art. There is hope here now as, after fifty …

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Gigantic replica of Noah’s Ark looks to set sail to Brazil from The Netherlands

A gigantic exact replica of Noah’s Ark, and its trip to Brazil, is nearing completion in The Netherlands and the organization responsible for it hopes to set sail for Brazil in the near future. The massive and awe inspiring ship has been built to exact biblical standards, found in the Book of Genesis, by Dutch …

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The countries with the highest income taxes? Belgium continues to lead the way

The next time you decide to complain about taxes, especially income taxes, just keep in mind that The United States of America is rather well down on the list of who in the world pays the most. A recent research study published by The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has listed the country of …

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