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Ghost Chimney Monument in Tokyo, Japan

January 4, 2024

The Senju Thermal Power Station was established in 1926 by the Tokyo Electric Power Company as a replacement for the Asakusa power plant that was driven into shutdown following the catastrophic earthquake of 1923. The new plant was situated by the Sumida River so that it was easy to transport coal. Initially, the thermal power station was equipped with three chimneys handed down from the Asakusa plant, originally installed in 1905. They were joined by another chimney in 1926, forming a...

Libušín a Maměnka in Pustevny, Czechia

January 4, 2024

At first sight, these picturesque buildings seem like they could be home to Ježibaba, a Czech folklore character similar to Baba Yaga. In truth, they are carefully restored architectural treasures that still offer cozy rooms and warm food to alpine guests and visitors. Built in 1899 by the Czech architect Dušan Jurkovič, known as “the poet of timber” for his woodwork, the cottage and hotel are a lively combination of Czech-Slavic heritage and the Art Nouveau style of the...

Panagia Kanakaria in Boltaşlı, Cyprus

January 4, 2024

In remote northeastern Cyprus, among palm trees outside the tiny village of Boltaşlı, travelers can find the well-preserved Byzantine basilica Panagia Kanakaria. Externally beautiful yet architecturally modest, the church reveals its rich history only upon entering. The skeletal structure of the church, which does not serve a congregation, is a blend of somber, mysterious, and unusually alive: Madonna images hang on bare walls in deteriorating frames, small candles occasionally flicker, wax figures sit quietly on windowsills, and partially preserved...

Great Salt Plains in Jet, Oklahoma

January 4, 2024

Millennia ago, a shallow sea covered this area in Oklahoma. Its legacy is the Great Salt Plains, a salt lake and 11,000 acres of salt flats atop a saltwater aquifer in the middle of the Great Plains. The area is now a state park and a wildlife refuge. More than 300 protected species of birds call the region home or stop by during seasonal migrations, and large game animals seek out the salt plains for nutrients, which historically made...

Percorso Verde Ex Guidovia (Former Tramway Greenway)...

January 4, 2024

In 1490, a farmer told his wife that he’d had a miraculous encounter while grazing his flock: the Madonna appeared to him and instructed him to build a chapel. The simple wooden structure that he constructed evolved over the years into an ornate complex and basilica, now known as the Shrine of Nostra Signora della Guardia. The name, Guardia or “guardian,” references the area’s history: The basilica is built atop an old lookout point that was used to observe...

Burnham Minefield Control Tower in Burnham-on-Crouch, England

January 4, 2024

During World War II, as the Nazis seized power over Europe, it dawned on the British War Office that an invasion was looking increasingly likely, and the coastline of the United Kingdom was nowhere near ready to defend against it, particularly around the River Crouch Estuary. The War Office set out to arm the undefended area with the quick construction of pillboxes as well as laying mines and booms in the estuary. But that seemingly wasn’t enough; In 1941,...

Our Favorite Ghost Stories of 2023

January 4, 2024

Last year, we peeled back the layers of hauntings, spirits, and demons to explore what lurks behind the legends. From scientific explanations for eerie sights and sounds at a haunted penitentiary to a psychoanalyst’s unconventional theory for one man’s belief in a supernatural mongoose, our stories examined the why behind each bump in the night and whisper in the rafters. We met the Bell Witch, the Dybbuk, and the Donkey Lady, and along the way learned that sharing and...

How Highland Cows Are Restoring Culloden Battlefield’s...

January 4, 2024

In April 1746, British government forces killed 1,250 Jacobite soldiers in a waterlogged field near Inverness, Scotland—ending the last serious attempt to reinstate a Catholic monarch in England. Centuries later, the hallowed moor has become a national park in Scotland: Culloden Battlefield. But lately, informational plaques and war memorials aren’t the only things capturing visitors’ attention. Since 2015, 19 adorable, shaggy Highland and Shetland cows have become critical residents of the historic battleground. As the park’s conservation manager, it’s...

How Virtual Reality is Transforming the Travel...

January 4, 2024

Virtual reality technology has recently taken the world by storm, with VR headsets becoming a mainstream consumer product. While home adoption has largely been driven by the gaming industry, those within other fields, including the travel industry, are increasingly realizing and exploring the technology’s potential, especially as a marketing tool. In this post, you learn The post How Virtual Reality is Transforming the Travel Industry appeared first on Revfine.com.

Caffe Reggio in New York, New York

January 3, 2024

Caffe Reggio claims to have introduced the cappuccino to the United States. When Domenico Parisi set up shop in New York‘s Greenwich Village in 1927, he whipped up foam-crowned cups for delighted crowds. Word of this Continental pick-me-up spread and soon cappuccinos were cropping up on menus across the country. The espresso machine, which dates back to 1902, is the oldest on display in the city. In addition to this retired workhorse, the cafe contains an original bench from...

Meet the Man Telling Stories in Miniature...

January 3, 2024

On an unseasonably warm October afternoon in the New York Botanical Garden, a girl with iridescent butterfly wings painted across the bridge of her nose watches Sergey Jivetin at work. He sits at a microscope, his attention focused on a seed beneath a jeweler’s blade. Patiently, he chats with her while etching on his Lilliputian canvas, until he hands the seven-year-old an image of a butterfly no larger than the tip of her thumb. Since 2016, Jivetin has carved...

Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home in Sauk Centre,...

January 3, 2024

This is the boyhood home of Sinclair Lewis, who became the first American winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930. The home has been restored and tours are available. The town of Sauk Centre inspired the setting for Sinclair’s 1920 novel Main Street, although in the book it is called Gopher Prairie. Astute readers will notice streets and other landmarks in the community that relate to the book Main Street and Sinclair Lewis.

Josie Morris Cabin in Jensen, Utah

January 3, 2024

Josie Bassett Morris lived a colorful life, known in her younger years for her associations with Butch Cassidy’s “Wild Bunch” and later for selling alcohol during prohibition. This dirt-floor primitive cabin, now a part of Dinosaur National Monument, was her home for the latter half of her life. She built the cabin at 40 years old after a divorce and maintained a small cattle ranch there until her death in 1964. In addition to the standing cabin and chicken...

Inside Pyongyang, North Korea's Capital of Control

January 3, 2024

Excerpted and adapted with permission from The Power of Art: A Human History of Art From Babylon to New York City, by Caroline Campbell, published January 2024 by Pegasus Books. All rights reserved. “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” With this bleak sentence, at once familiar and dissonant, George Orwell begins his celebrated novel of life in a totalitarian state. I first read 1984 in the autumn of 1989. At the...

Revenue Management Consulting; Benefits of Hiring a...

January 3, 2024

Revenue Management Consulting Revenue management consulting involves expert advice and strategies to optimize a business’s revenue, particularly in industries like hospitality and travel. Consultants analyze data, market trends, and business processes to improve pricing strategies, demand forecasting, and overall revenue generation. This service is crucial for businesses seeking to enhance profitability, stay competitive in dynamic The post Revenue Management Consulting; Benefits of Hiring a Consultant appeared first on Revfine.com.

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