The seaside Croatian city, Split, is rich in history and natural beauty. If you’re visiting you might find all the sightseeing options overwhelming; that’s where Adventure Lab comes in handy. The Adventure, Guide through historical Split, takes explorers to five places, ranging from a Roman emperor’s palace to the Croatian National Theater, and gives them a taste of all Split has to offer. Continue reading →
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Adventure Lab Spotlight: Cementerio de la Recoleta – La Recoleta Cemetery
For this edition of Adventure Lab Spotlight, we travel to Argentina to visit La Recoleta, a cemetery that the BBC included in their 2011 list of “The world’s best cemeteries.” Ornate mausoleums, crypts, and statues fill the 14-acre space, which is a resting place for many notable Argentinians. The non-sequential Adventure, Cementerio de la Recoleta – La Recoleta Cemetery, guides explorers to five different Locations highlighting different artistic styles, and stories of Argentinians who have passed on. Continue reading →
Adventure Lab® Spotlight: Muerte en Caesaraugusta
This week’s Adventure Lab® Spotlight, Muerte en Caesaraugusta, turns the clock all the way back to the year 65 AD and transports explorers to the ancient Roman Empire. As you explore Roman ruins in Zaragoza, Spain, you’ll take on the role of a detective looking for information about the mysterious death of a local duumvir, the Latin word for magistrate. This Adventure is perfect for anyone who loves puzzles and mysteries, or enjoys getting swept up in the history of ancient empires. Continue reading →
Adventure Lab® Spotlight: Bayocean – Lost Resort Town
With the Adventure, Bayocean – Lost Resort Town, explorers discover the hidden history of a small strip of land on the Pacific coast. If you were to walk around Bayocean today, it’s hard to imagine a community ever inhabited it. The Adventure reveals that there was once a whole resort town there, advertised to be the “Queen of Oregon Resorts” and “the playground of millionaires,” which existed for a few decades before it fell into the sea piece by piece.
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Adventure Lab® Spotlight: A Bygone Era – Parktown
Take a trip back in time for a glimpse of 20th century Johannesburg with this month’s spotlight on the Adventure, A Bygone Era – Parktown. The Locations of this Adventure, all tucked away on one road in the Parktown neighborhood, bring explorers to different stately homes from the early 20th century, whose architecture and design have earned them status as official heritage sites. Read on and get swept up in the elegance of these historical homes.
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