A Frenchman is building a 13th century castle in the Arkansas Ozarks with local laborers and 13th century tools. The goal is tourism, of course. But when it comes to the castle itself, Mr. Guyot makes no concessions to modernity—except for those mandated by federal workplace requirements. Workers, though dressed in medieval garb, must wear […]
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Rambler is a worldwide scavenger hunt for travelers, by travelers. Find the coolest things to do in countries across the globe, earn points by completing quests and create unforgettable experiences. A reader suggested the site this morning and added his own unique idea: If I were already planning a trip to one of the destinations,
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When was the last time you rode across a lake using a tricycle that floats? Those of you who’ve experienced this unique adventure know exactly what I am referring to. For those of you that are unsure it is time to take a look at the Aqua-Cycle. In a world where you want to stand
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I’m from California and we have earthquakes. It’s just part of living here for me, but I’m sure that people in the midwest are frightened by the idea. I know how they feel. Their tornados scare me. But, do tornados excite you? Have you ever wanted to chase a storm? Two of the world’s best
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io9: Forget spring break trips to Cancun — in the future everyone will holiday in the Commercial Space Station created by Orbital Technologies (assuming it ever gets constructed). Space hotel guests will have access to the stars, via Russian Soyuz rockets. It only costs about $164,000 to stay for five days in the CSS. But
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Via Springwise, comes news about this weeklong bus tour of Spain for surfers: Surfing is enjoying a fresh surge in popularity in Spain, so it’s no wonder Surf Road Experience is offering its surfing trips every week. The company has reportedly decked out eight British-style double-decker buses with beds, showers and all the amenities surfers
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Want to do something different this summer? Have an extra $70k burning a whole in your pocket? Why not rent an entire country? For a night. The Principality of Liechtenstein rents for $70,000 per night. Bargain hunters can rent a German or a Swiss village for a mere $50,000 a night. Country, city and village
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Dick Seibert has lost money every year since he opened Knob Hall Winery in rural Maryland in 2006. Now he’s looking for the financing needed to double his vines to 60 acres by yearend. “We’re not making money yet, although we’re not that far away,” says Seibert, 58. Businessweek reports that Seibert’s optimism is buoyed
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They built it and boy-oh-boy did they come. The Boston Globe reports that an estimated 1 million visitors have journeyed to the “Field of Dreams’’ movie site since the Academy Award-nominated film was released in 1989. But the owners of the farm, Don and Becky Lansing, say they have gone the distance, and now the
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Have you ever wanted to own your very own tourist town? A place famous for its antique shops, civil war memorabilia and quirky attractions? On July 22nd, much of Strasburg, Virginia will be up for bid including the former Museum of American Presidents and the Jeane Dixon Museum. The auction is a result of the
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