Are you yearning for a Christmas without snow? Want to get away in December to a place where you won’t freeze? Several places in Europe will match that criteria and… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 5 hours ago
Patrick MacFarland
Patrick Macfarland is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering travel, geography, and history. Patrick has been writing for more than 10 years. In the past, he has been a teacher and a political candidate. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from SDSU and a Master's Degree in European Union Studies from CIFE.
From San Diego, California, Patrick loves to travel and try new recipes to cook.
Italia — the country steeped in rich history, culture, and delicious food. Whether it’s Italian pizza, pasta, or seafood, everything you eat in the country is wonderful. But of course,… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 17 hours ago
The history of this world is beautiful, complex, and absolutely monumental. Humans have been able to do extraordinary things. They have been able to build things that are just out… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 17 hours ago
Located in the Northeast United States, New Jersey is a state that is often overlooked because of its proximity to New York City. However, the state has its charm and… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 days ago
Historic Route 66 is one of the most famous routes in the world. It traverses most of the United States. The beginning and end of the route are two famous… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 days ago
Nearly everyone loves chocolate. Chocolate is now a delicious commodity that gets people excited. Whether it’s Swiss chocolate or the hot chocolate drink, many people love consuming it. But where… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 days ago
The men who have become President of the United States have all been unique. They were born in different states across the nation and come from different backgrounds. Gerald Ford… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 days ago
The Christmas tree is one of the most iconic symbols for the Christmas holidays. For those who celebrate the holiday each December, they make sure they have Christmas lights on… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 days ago
The United States has a fascinating history that spans hundreds of years. As the United States expanded its territory westward, the settlers that went to those western territories found themselves… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 days ago
Christmastime is one of the happiest times of the year. Throughout most of the world, cities and countries get ready for the joyous holiday. Families start buying presents, schools start… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 5 days ago
Wisconsin is a state that can get very hot in the summer and can get extremely cold during the winter. Wisconsin can get snow storms every winter and Wisconsinites are… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 5 days ago
Located in the Northeast United States, New York State is one of the most famous states in the country, probably because of its shining star city, New York City. But… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 6 days ago
People hate traffic. Waiting in your car for many minutes and sometimes even an hour can stress you out. Americans spend days for an entire year in rush hour traffic.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 week ago
Centers of religion — a temple, a mosque, a synagogue, a church — have been around since the inception of religion and have provided people with a place to worship.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 week ago
Japan is one of the most visited countries in the world. Everyone flocks to the country to see its traditionally Japanese buildings, its futuristic ones, and the gorgeous countryside that… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 week ago
Oftentimes, nicknames are a way to identify a person, place, or thing. Nicknames can be a colloquial term that is often more personal. When it comes to cities, the nickname,… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 week ago
The Continental Divide is a massive boundary that separates the Americas through mountains and river systems. It stretches from the Bering Strait in Alaska all the way to the Strait… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 week ago
Viva La France! France is a culture-rich country that has been a dominating force throughout history. From the French Revolution to Napoleon Bonaparte, baguettes to French wine, France is just… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
When it comes to places of worship, they have provided people with a place to go when they require sanctuary or when they need someone to talk to. Every Sunday,… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
Every four years we elect someone to be President of the United States. These 45 men who have become presidents form part of an elite, but diverse club. They come… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
You are nearing your sixties and you are close to retirement. It’s time to think about what to do in the next phase of your life. Many people have this… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
One of the United States’s timeless traditions is watching sports with friends and family. Everyone gets together with pizza, hot dogs, or hamburgers, and they watch “the game.” “The game”… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
The fog rolls in slowly. Bright, beady eyes appear. The trees start closing in on you. You hear a scream. And just like that, you wake up from the nightmare… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
There comes a time in your life when you start looking at places to live and decide based on various factors. Maybe you want to have children and choose a… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
Located in the Midwest United States, Kansas is the state that is located most in the center of the contiguous United States. But the real question is, do people know… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
Buildings have been built for kings and queens throughout history. Sometimes those same kings and queens want them built. They want a summer home here or a winter home there.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
Whiskey is a liquor that is usually made from fermented grain mash. One can use various types of grain, for example, barley, rye, wheat, and even corn. Whiskey is aged… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
Let’s set the stage for a minute. Imagine you are on a continental train ride through Europe. It’s easy to imagine since train travel in Europe is quite easy. You… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 2 weeks ago
Olive oil is the liquid fat you get when you press olives, which are trees originally found in the Mediterranean region. Olive oil can be used as cooking oil or… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 weeks ago
Rivers have long played an important role in history. Not only have they provided animals in the region with water to drink and hydrate, but also food for them to… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 weeks ago
Since the beginning of time, people have loved to celebrate. Celebrations can have numerous reasons — birthdays, marriages, holidays, and even celebrating the life of someone who has passed away.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 weeks ago
Nature can be a stunning thing to look at. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you see something out in nature that is just incredible. It’s as if… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 weeks ago
Vive la France! France is considered one of the most popular countries in the world, being in the top three most visited countries year after year. Historically, it has been… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 weeks ago
Every four years, the country has the opportunity to elect a person to become President of the United States. Sometimes, that person runs for reelection and the citizens of the… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 weeks ago
Europe is one of the most visited continents in the world, and within Europe, some countries get millions of visitors per year. Spain and France battle it out every year… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 weeks ago
When people think of pyramids, their minds immediately go to the pyramids in Egypt. These are grand structures that have amazed people for centuries. But those aren’t the only pyramids… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 weeks ago
The Danube River is perhaps one of the most important rivers in the world in terms of regional impact. The Amazon River provides health to the Amazon rainforest, which impacts… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 weeks ago
Our health is the most important thing we need to take care of. In the age of fast food, there is a prevalence of eating more processed foods or junk… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 3 weeks ago
Vroom, vroom! That’s the sound of your car wanting to go the speed of light down a deserted road in your city. Unfortunately, that’s not a possibility because if you… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 weeks ago
Tobacco is a plant whose leaves are generally cured for people to smoke. Tobacco contains a stimulant that is highly addictive called nicotine, as well as harmala alkaloids. The bottom… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 weeks ago
Remember the movie starring Brendan Fraser titled The Mummy? Some of the things said in the film are actually real, and some of the events may have very well happened.… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 weeks ago
The world is a fascinating place. The landscapes that make up the Earth we live in are beautiful and every strand, every nook and cranny can unveil a whole new… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 weeks ago
The United States of America is arguably the most powerful country in the world, as well as the most influential country in the world. Its sphere of influence extends through… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 weeks ago
Viva Las Vegas! That’s how people feel when they emerge from the highway onto the Strip and see the casinos lined up, shimmering and calling your name. It is one… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 weeks ago
Nicknamed the “Holy City” because of its historical tolerance when it comes to religion, as well as the many churches, Charleston is located in South Carolina. The city is famous… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 weeks ago
Ah, to live in a stately home with a full staff of butlers and maids would be a total dream, wouldn’t it? You would feel as if you woke up… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 weeks ago
There is a great belief by many that we often take advantage of the world we live in and the comforts we have. Those who are lucky to live in… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 4 weeks ago
California is one of the wealthiest states in the nation and it has a GDP comparable to an actual country. So it comes as no surprise that some of the… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 month ago
When we talk about the Presidents of the United States, we usually talk about their personal lives because we find them fascinating. We also talk about their accomplishments (or if… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 month ago
Humans are responsible for some of the most disastrous events to ever happen on Planet Earth. It could be wars, oil spills, environmental destruction, or spewing radioactive material onto the… Read More
By Patrick MacFarland 1 month ago
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