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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.

5 Ways Personalization Marketing Can Benefit the...

January 3, 2024

Personalization Marketing in the Hospitality Industry Personalization marketing in hospitality refers to tailoring marketing efforts and guest experiences to individual preferences and behaviors. This strategy is essential for creating a unique, memorable experience for each guest, fostering loyalty, and increasing revenue. By leveraging customer data and technology, hotels and hospitality businesses can provide personalized services, The post 5 Ways Personalization Marketing Can Benefit the Hospitality Industry appeared first on Revfine.com.

In Estonia, It’s Possible to Ski Across...

January 2, 2024

Standing on top of Suur Munamägi, the highest point of Estonia, Taavi Pae got a glimpse of what it must feel like to be a real mountaineer. Pae, the president of the Tartu Students’ Nature Conservation Circle, felt dog-tired after battling knee-deep snow, freezing temperatures, and the absence of proper trails. Together with 39 other students, he had just skied more than 25 kilometers (15 miles) in the country’s hilly south, climbing Estonia’s 20 highest peaks in the process....

The House of Ceaușescu in Bucharest, Romania

January 2, 2024

After admiring the grandeur of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, head to another storied site of pomp and circumstance. The House of Ceauşescu, also known as the Mansion of Ceauşescu, served as the private residence of Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu and their children, Nicu, Zoia, and Valentin from 1965 to 1989. Because it was protected during the Romanian revolution, it remains almost exactly as the family left it. Architect Aron Grimberg-Solari designed this lavish abode using a mishmash of...

Fort Michelangelo in Civitavecchia, Italy

January 2, 2024

The construction of this imposing fortress commissioned Pope Julius II bears the hallmarks of some of Italy’s most storied architects and artists. Donato Bramante initiated construction, while the outer ring with four towers was completed in 1535, by which time the incumbent Pope was Paulus II de Farnese. It was intended to protect the port and town of Civitavecchia, Italy from attacks by pirates during the period that it was part of the Papal States. The later elevated section of...

Matakana Toilets in Matakana, New Zealand

January 2, 2024

Designed by Matakana lad Steffan de Haan, the Matakana Toilets are a bold artistic take on an otherwise ordinary public facility that pays homage to the significance of boat building to the region. These toilets were first proposed in 2002, and a competition for the final design saw dozens of entries. De Haan, who at that time was in his first year at Auckland University, produced the winning design. It features arched rooms that resemble the hulls of boats, and...

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