Built by a group of monks led by Friar Bartolome de la Casas around the mid-16th century, the ruins of the 450-year-old Temple of Santiago (also known as the Temple of Quechula) emerges from the Nezahualcoyotl reservoir due to dropping water levels, revealing a rather stunning sight. David von Blohn/AP David von Blohn/AP The church … Read more
If you think it’s impossible to capture the breathtaking beauty of the ornate roofs of churches and cathedrals into a single photo, photographer Richard Silver will prove you wrong. In 2012, Silver, a photographer from Brooklyn NY, started photographing the ceilings of churches in New York City. After some experimenting, he discovered that he could … Read more
When you need to escape the city life, why not skip the touristy spots and head to lesser traveled places that have just the right amount of peace and beauty. No need to Google where those places are, we have them right here for you. These 18 exquisite alpine towns will give you the perfect … Read more
After Congress unanimously voted to ban hunting in 2012, it became illegal to poach wildlife in Costa Rica. Photo credit: ForceChange.com Do animals feel pain? Should they have rights like humans? These questions and others have been asked before on TrueActivist, and increasingly the response is that an individual should be honored – no matter … Read more
Suspended 180 meters (591 ft) above ground between two towering cliffs at Hunan’s Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in China, the recently opened Haohan Qiao bridge is soon to catch the attention of thrill seekers around the globe. Haohan Qiao or ‘Brave Men’s Bridge’ is a 300-meter (984 ft) long glass suspension bridge which will give … Read more
To avoid a customs fiasco, check out this infographic by Barrington Freight which lists down 30 crazy customs regulations around the world!