Last week, I was on a sandy beach in Croatia. Now, I’m laying on my sofa playing ocean-wave white noise on my roommate’s stereo. I hope that some of you are reading this from a beach (and getting nice and tan).
The resort of Pirou-Plage in Normandy was a half-built ghost town until its colorful houses were discovered by squatters and ravers in the early 2000s. Since then, the French village has taken on a new identity, becoming a hub for artists and filmmakers and blossoming into an art project open to all. Recently, though, local authorities made plans to bring in bulldozers and demolish the resort’s graffiti-covered structures.
Did you catch our CEO Louise Story on GMA3? Ahead of America 250, Louise shared why exploring all 50 states is one of the best ways to experience the wonder of the U.S.
Now it’s your turn: visit our 50 States Hub to map your travels, uncover incredible places across the country, and join a growing community of explorers on the ultimate American adventure.
This inn has provided ales, food, and lodgings since 1519, making it one of Amsterdam’s oldest bars. “In’t Aepjen” literally means “In the Monkeys” and refers to the golden age of the Dutch Empire, when sailors returning from such distant colonies as Indonesia would offer up their new, exotic pets as payment.
Long before towering steel coasters dominated amusement parks, wooden roller coasters were delivering unforgettable thrills. Pennsylvania remains one of the best places in the country to experience these classic rides, home to everything from the world’s oldest operating roller coaster to nationally ranked favorites.
