This Tiny Hawaii Church Hides A Cathedral Painted On Its Walls
The ceiling inside this little wooden church is painted to look like a grand Gothic cathedral. A Belgian priest did the work himself…
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15 Common English Words Borrowed From Other Languages
English has always been a collector of words. Over many centuries, speakers have picked up terms from travelers, traders, cooks, and inventors around the world. Some of these words are so familiar that few people realize they came…
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At This California Lake, Boaters Share the Water While Swimmers Get a Lifeguarded Summer Beach
I almost drove right past it, a quiet park tucked between gravel pits and warehouses in Southern California. Then the lake opened up in front of me, wide and blue, with kayaks drifting on one side and kids splashing near a lifeguard…
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This Pennsylvania Vintage Shop Has Clothes Dating Back to the 1800s
A vintage clothing shop in Grove City, Pennsylvania, carries pieces dating as far back as the 1800s. Three Rivers Vintage has everything from Edwardian-era clothing and mid-century outfits to bold styles from the 1970s and 1980s…
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This Tiny Illinois Bakery Serves Flaky Danish Pastries So Authentic You’ll Swear You’re In Copenhagen
Some of the best bites in Illinois hide in places you would drive right past without a second look. I walked into a small, quiet bakery expecting a quick donut and walked out with a box of buttery Danish treats…
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This Old-School Oregon Drive-In Piles Ice Cream Cones So High You Need Both Hands
You know that feeling when you take a random turn and spot a glowing ice cream cone sign swinging in the breeze? That is how plenty of Oregonians stumble onto one of the Columbia River Gorge's sweetest secrets. The cones here…
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15 World-Class Ski Resorts That Take Winter Vacations to Another Level
Fresh snow, big mountains, and a mug of hot cocoa waiting at the end of the day. That is the dream behind every great ski trip. The best resorts offer much more than steep runs, with cozy villages, tasty food, and views…
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13 Best Things to Do in Juneau for an Unforgettable Alaska Trip
Juneau has no road connecting it to the rest of Alaska, and that fact shapes everything about a visit. Boats, planes, and a tram do the heavy lifting here. That means glaciers, fjords, and mountain views sit surprisingly close…
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Dig Through 80s Toys, Antique Signs, and Bargain Furniture at This New Mexico Indoor Flea Market
Rare Smurf toys from the 1980s share space with swords, shoes, and appliances under one roof. That alone made me want to grab my keys. The walls are covered in antique signs. Woven southwestern pieces, leather goods, comic books…