Giant octopus tentacle wrapped around a lob cabin porch post

One of the observances on the Weird Holidays & Observances page that has always intrigued me is Curious Events Day. A few years ago I shared nine curious photos to celebrate the day. I admitted,  “I’m not exactly sure what Curious Events Day is.” And then I wondered, “Who createdContinue Reading

Stonehenge at sunrise

This post contains affiliate links. See affiliate disclaimer here. Did you know that Stonehenge is a popular summer solstice destination? It’s a popular winter solstice destination for that matter too. I didn’t realize these two times mark popular pilgrimages for Stonehenge visitors until research for summer solstice events (ie. “SpookyContinue Reading

Ancient stone ruins

This is a guest contribution from Sharon Hooper.  Who says our knowledge and level of technological advancement are enough to unravel the numerous mysteries which mother nature continually present to us? We’ve truly come a long way and various fields of science have helped us to better understand human historyContinue Reading

Viator is one of our affiliates for a reason: they have tours that are appealing. (At least to me.) One that I’m absolutely astounded (and delighted) to discover is this one: Southampton Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Tour from London to Southampton via Stonehenge. Here’s the overview: Leave your central London hotelContinue Reading