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The Masada Fortress ~ A Story of Valor Against All Odds

07/30/2015 in Israel

Get ready to be wowed by the great fortress of Masada. It is a rugged natural fortress located in the Judean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea. The Fortress is a symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Israel. Its violent destruction was the last stand that the Jewish patriots held against the ruthless Roman Army in 73AD.

The Masada Fortress was built as...


The Acropolis of Athens ~ The Cradle of Western Civilization

07/24/2015 in Athens

The word 'Acropolis' is adopted from the Greek word Akropoli. It is used to mean 'edge or extremity'. The Acropolis of Athens is located on a rocky outcrop in the Greece capital, Athens.

The site where the Acropolis is located is thought to have been inhabited as early as the 4th millennium BC, but it was not...


A Peek Into the Mayan Empire Through Chichen Itza

07/24/2015 in Yucatan

Chichen Itza is Mayan for 'at the mouth of Itza'.

Chichen Itza was a city built by the Mayans in Yucatan State during the Terminal Classic Period. It is one of the most symbolic cities in the Mayan civilization seeing that it served as a focal point for the Northern Maya Lowlands.

The city is one of the largest in the whole...


Why The Galapagos Islands Should Be On Your Travel Radar

07/22/2015 in Galapagos Islands

If you are reading this blog, you are probably looking for a destination that is off-the-beaten-path. The Galapagos Islands will not disappoint. The islands are located on either side of equator in the Pacific Ocean, about 906 kilometers from the mainland Ecuador.

The islands are so much isolated that they formed the inception of the science of...


Machu Picchu, The Greatest Inca Heritage Site

07/22/2015 in Peru

Machu Picchu is a 15th century Inca City located in the Cusco Region of the larger Urubamba Province of Peru. The city sits on the end of a mountain ridge, overlooking the Sacred Valley, about 2430 meters above the sea level. How the Inca people were able to get the materials for construction on such a high ground without...


Experience a Life of Luxury at Quinta Real Guadalajara

07/20/2015 in Guadalajara

Quinta Real Guadalajara is located in Col Vallarta Norte, Guadalajara. It is part of the larger franchise - the Quinta Real Resorts. The resort epitomizes what its parent company stands for - Guests happiness above everything else. You will be embarrassed by the kind of pampering you will be accorded here.

Accommodations at the resort are divided into 3 categories namely;...


Experience Luxury At Silver Point Hotel in Barbados

07/16/2015 in Barbados

The Silver Point Hotel oozes charm and elegance. It is a boutique hotel, and yet its services and amenities are 5-star. It is also ideally located at Silver Sands in Barbados. The chic hotel is the epitome of the kind of fun you expect in the Caribbean. Trust the staff to go out of their way to make your stay...


How to Enjoy Global Entry in the U.S.

07/16/2015 in United States

Getting quick clearance at a U.S. Customs point should be your number one priority if you are a frequent traveler here. There are two popular methods you can do this. These are; Expedited Customs Global Entry and Expedited Travel Safety (TSA Pre✓™).

1. Expedited Customs Global Entry
What is Global Entry 

U.S Customs and Border Protection always seek to make travel easy,...


Canadian Rocky Mountains Parks. You Gotta Go Here

07/14/2015 in British Columbia

The Canadian Rockies are Canada’s greatest natural heritage. They are grand, beautiful, majestic, alluring…pick the adjective. If you are looking for a place to experience real fun, then there is no better place in the world. The Canadian Rockies Mountains consists of the following Parks:

  • Banff National Park
  • Jasper National Park
  • Kootenay National Park
  • Yoho National Park
  • Mount Robson Provincial Park
  • Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park and
  • Hamber...

Top 5 Adventure Destinations in Nepal

07/13/2015 in Nepal

Nestled amidst great world powers (read China and India), Nepal has distinguished itself as one of the best travel destinations in Asia. Its capital, Kathmandu, is home to the world's highest concentration of UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites. The Kathmandu Valley is one of the most renowned religious centers in the world, having come under the influence of...