Some Ohio flower fields are home to wild perennial sunflowers. Native Americans turned the flower into a single-headed plant and then used its seeds for a multitude of activities, from eating to medicine. These native sunflowers need a specific environment and take 2-3 years to flower from seed. Sunflower fields in Ohio have five native …
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Did you know that Minnesota is the third biggest producer of sunflowers in the United States after North and South Dakota? Farmers started planting sunflower fields in Minnesota when they saw how well their neighbors in North and South Dakota were doing. Sunflowers are also a popular crop in other US states like Texas, Ohio, …
Sunflowers have been grown in Texas for some time. However, thanks to a combination of a major increase in the number of sunflower meadows in North Central Texas and Instagram, Texas sunflower fields are now a major industry! Today, many farms in Texas are offering visitors the chance to come and visit one of the …
It wasn’t easy to write this post. I started with 25 states but then it seemed like if I was going to nominate roughly 50% of American states as the most beautiful states in the US I really wasn’t making the hard choices. I also wanted to share with you what makes these the most …
Australia is well known for its spectacular natural scenery – from perfect white beaches to spectacular coral reefs to cool rainforests to majestic views. This sunburnt country is also home to quite a few man made wonders from the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge to the historic Port Arthur to Melbourne’s famous cricket …
Looking for somewhere a bit different for your next trip? I seek out interesting destinations that are filled with natural and cultural attractions slightly off the beaten track. Once there it is about having experiences, great food and wine and finding a boutique hotel with a high thread count on its sheets! AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BHUTAN …
Many of the most stunning castles in the world are in Europe. European castles have been famous for their magnificence and often beauty for centuries. The primary purpose of a castle in Europe was to protect its owners – normally members of the local royal family. The difference between a European castle and a European …
Landmarks often become synonymous with a city. It is difficult to think of Paris without imaging the Eiffel Tower, London without seeing Big Ben. Seeing some of the famous landmarks in Europe for the first time can be quite an awesome moment. I remember being blown away when I visited Vatican City for the first …
As a Londoner, I have watched every episode of Netflix’s The Crown from season one. Few things make me happier than hearing about a new season of this fantastic show. One of those things is being able to visit The Crown filming locations across the United Kingdom. As you may imagine many of the scenes …
The county of Cornwall is one of England’s most beautiful spaces. It has all you could ask for when planning a perfect little English escape. There are hundreds of quaint beaches dotting the peninsula, as well as picturesque villages, spas, towering cliffs, wild moorlands, and lovely boutique hotels in Cornwall to stay in. In other …