I have a Ph.D. degree. I love to travel, visit museums, national parks, and places few people know. I share my travel stories and more on this blog.
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Bellefontaine, Ohio is a small city located northwest of Columbus. In French, Bellefontaine means “beautiful spring”. There are not so many places to visit and see in Bellefontaine. However, the very few places that the city has to offer are unique and, not to mention, worth your time. Here are…
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Filipino emergency notes more popularly known as guerrilla notes or resistance currencies were issued in various sizes, designs and denominations by many provincial and municipal authorities during the Japanese occupation to finance the resistance movement in the Philippines. These notes are proud reminders of the difficult situations and dangerous conditions…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is one of the major museums in the Philippines. It is one of the few museums located near the U.S. Embassy in Manila. What is the best time to visit the museum? The museum hours is Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM….
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So where exactly is the shortest street in America located at? The shortest street in America is McKinley St, located in Bellefontaine, Ohio. It’s length is about 15 meters (4.6 ft). Address: 300-304 McKinley St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 Click this link for travel directions. VIDEO
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Watch as drone pilots performed skillful maneuvers with their giant jets and helicopters at the Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Show 2019 in Dayton, Ohio.
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We’ve heard it — there’s a life-size Noah’s Ark aka Ark Encounter in Kentucky! But is it worth your time visiting this themed attraction? The Ark Encounter has been described online as (1) a massive structure, (2) incredible craftsmanship, and (3) beautifully fabricated teaching exhibits. When I finally visited and…
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Wilbur and Orville are the famous Wright Brothers who invented the plane. They are the pioneers of aviation! Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867. His younger brother Orville was born in 1871. Do you know that Wilbur was the middle child in a family of five children? The…
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This post certainly belongs to one of the unique roadside attractions in Ohio. The oldest concrete street in America is located in Court Avenue in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and was built in 1891 using Portland Cement. The person responsible for concreting it — George Bartholomew. He perfected and patented a new…
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