Le Mont Saint-Michel – A Castle, A Commune, A Saintly You Live Where
For those who like to travel, here we submit a not-to-be-missed historical attraction off the coast of France. In world where modern design and technological advances have led to the construction of some of the most impressive (and unusual) residences, it cannot be forgotten that history has provided us with some unforgettable abodes that will [...]
There is surprisingly little information available on the Kettle House in Galveston, Texas. It is a very interesting-looking structure. Rumor has it that it was built in the 1950′s, and that it is the top of a silo turned upside down and roofed. Most of the internet comments out there comment on the fact that [...]
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We usually discuss strange homes on this site, but when there is a re-emerged sunken town to talk about we simply can’t resist. Once upon a time a population of about 1200 people lived in the valley town of Potosi in Venezuela. One day, the president arrived on a helicopter and informed everyone in the [...]
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If there weren’t already enough reasons to visit Barcelona, Spain, now you have another one. Casa Batllo is situated at 43 Passeig de Gracia in the Illa de la Discordia in Barcelona, and it is open for tours to the lucky traveler. The structure itself was built in 1877, but remodeled and finished in 1906 [...]
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We don’t usually delve into celebrity news and scoops, but when I saw the specs on Perry Farrell’s Venice, CA home that went up for sale several months ago, I know I just had to write it up here. The home sold on May 25, so unfortunately you can’t count on me for the latest [...]
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Francis Bannerman was obviously a pretty rich guy. After all, he had enough money to buy 90% of the Spanish-American War’s army surplus (the US side, at least). And then, because his Manhattan surplus store didn’t have the storage space (and because his neighbors weren’t wild about having a whole lot of ammunition on the [...]
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