Visit the UNESCO-Listed Merida Ensemble in Spain
The archaeological ensemble of Merida symbolizes the Romanization of a land hitherto never influenced by urban landscape. It contains important elements of Roman town design that are considered the best surviving examples of their kind. Most notable are the aqueducts and other elements of Roman water management that are in an incredible state of preservation.
Merida, also referred to...
When to go to Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls is the local name in Argentina for the renowned Iguassu Falls. This spectacular waterfall system is comprised of approximately 275 different falls. Although the falls can be experienced in either Brazil or Argentina, the majority of the falls are actually on the Argentinean side.
When Lady Roosevelt first witnessed the falls her response was, “Poor Niagara.” This article explore...
Vacation Packing Tips
It needs thorough preparations ahead of time to not forget the important things you need.
Preparing for your luggage is tough especially if you have a long vacation. It is very important to check on the things you need to bring. Start with the most useful like clothes, toiletries and stuff you need. Select a vacation bag that is comfortable for your...
Top ten Places to Visit in Paris
What to See in Paris - Top 10 Places to visit in Paris
1. The Eiffel Tower: Ok, ten out or ten for stating the obvious. Everyone puts the Eiffel Tower top of the list of things to see in Paris. But with good reason, because the Eiffel Tower is a place you just can’t miss. From its looming construction...
Retrace The Steps of the Japanese Ancestors on Mount Kii's Pilgrimage Route
Kii Mountains is dotted by Shinto Shrines and Buddhist temples. It is a classic fusion of Shintoism and Buddhism that illustrate interchange and development of religious cultures in East Asia. They have become a unique shrine and temple buildings that have had a profound influence in temple and shrine construction all over Japan.
The ensemble consists of 3 sacred sites in a...
Tiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture of Bolivia
The city of Tiwanaku saw its heydays between 500 and 900 AD. It is a pre-Hispanic city located on the southern side of the Andes. During its apogee, it ruled this region and beyond. It is a monument that allows you to get some insights into a great power that was quite dissimilar from any other pre-Hispanic kingdom. It features...
The Enchanting Upper Middle Rhine Valley of Germany
On a 65 kilometer stretch in Middle Rhine Valley, you are going to get a graphical illustration of human involvement in the evolution of natural landscape. The castles, vineyards and historic towns found on this valley have a trance-like effect to those who visit. The valley is exceedingly beautiful – the Germans have outdone themselves in this landscape.
The valley’s history...
The Masada Fortress ~ A Story of Valor Against All Odds
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
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
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...