It’s no secret that Hollywood — and audiences — love a good monster movie, and it’s even better when the monster is a cryptid. Unlike some types of monsters, which are purely fantastical ...

A cryptid is an animal that people believe exists ... This terrifying creature was said to have been found in the woods in ...

“Imagine about a three or four-foot-tall biped frog with what’s been mentioned as scaly or sometimes slimy skin,” described Brian Maxson, the owner of a barbershop in town. He hasn’t seen the mythical ...

That, as it turns out, was a huge mistake. Nestled close to the North Wales coast, this stunning medieval town is a real jewel. From its huge and imposing medieval castle to its stunning marina ...

Line two large baking trays with baking paper. Sieve the sugar into a bowl and reserve the lavender (this stops the lavender seeds getting broken when creaming the butter and sugar). Add the ...

Lavender Fields is an eagerly anticipated Philippine ... The series follows Jasmin Flores, a woman whose quiet existence in a mountain town is disrupted by a criminal empire.

The field of aromatherapy holds lavender essential oil in high regard due to its calming and tranquilizing influence on the mind and body. Steam distillation, a process used to extract the oil ...

Lavender oil offers several potential benefits for your skin, including reduced inflammation and improved wound healing. But you’ll want to avoid putting it directly on your skin without ...

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When it came time to photograph their first product, a shower curtain, Quiet Town founders Lisa and Michael Fine chose an unexpected location. Instead of the typical bathroom setting, they opted ...

Sitting at the feet of iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town is a little city that packs a big punch. Established in 1652 with the arrival of Dutch settlers who were sent to start a halfway station for ...

Steeped in history and oozing charm, this gorgeous Kent town was the perfect place to ... I visited earlier in the season ...