Wales, apart from living up to its nickname “The Land of Song” is also known throughout the world for its dramatic mountain scenery and its once thriving woolen industry. But Wales is also the lan ...
The London Underground – or “tube” as it is affectionately known to locals and tourists alike, is the oldest and one of the most extensive mass transit systems in the world. The system boasts 82 ...
The calendar we use today has been developing for millenia, since the days of ancient Egypt. The best minds of countless generations have worked to make the calendar as accurate as possible, but even ...
Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is dominated by the majestic castle that, while mostly of recent construction, dates back to medieval times. The town is a treasury of artifacts of ancient and medieval ...
Galway, the main city and port of the west of Ireland, is worth a visit not only for it's Irish charm and history, but for the numerous festivals that take place there. ...
Moscow is one of the most well known, yet in a strange way, mysterious national capitals in the world. Emerging from the darkness of Soviet rule, the city is a treasure house of history dating back fr ...
Valencia, in Spain, is best known as the city El Cid, the great Spanish leader, took from the Muslims in the late 11th Century. However, the city changed hands several times before finally falling to ...
Sorrento, on the Bay of Naples, near Mount Vesuvius, is not only a fine resort town, near numerous beaches and nature reserves, but is filled with historical attractions. ...
Crete is a land heavy with the scent of fennel and basil, as well as filled with marvelous views of the sea and of mountains. It has been the venue of history since the beginning of the Bronze Age. ...
It’s a unique celebration, as eccentric as only the British know how to be. It is an event loved by children and adults alike, one that traces its origins back to the turbulent 17th century in Engla ...
Cork City, in the south of Ireland, is known as "Rebel Cork" for its long history of rebellion against foreign rule. Today, Cork is a center of culture and art. ...
During Roman times, Bath was a religious center where a Roman temple and bath house attracted visitors from all over the Empire. In the 18th Century, waters from the hot springs and the social scene a ...
Holidaying on a shoestring is a worthwhile exercise, even for the less financially challenged, as it offers up new experiences and new challenges daily, and it’s not nearly as difficult as you might ...
The island of Cyprus, close by Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East is a crossroads of travel, commerce, and conflict. It is filled with historical sights dating back from pre history. It is currently ...
Nottingham is and forever will be associated with the adventures of Robin Hood and his band of merry men and their struggle against the evil Sheriff. Robin Hood seems to be a combination of several ou ...
The Wielizka Salt Mine, near Karkow in Poland, is one of the most fascinating places to visit in the world. Not only has it been a working mine for centuries, but the miners have created chambers, cha ...
The practice has been around for almost 100 years now. Every April and October we set our watches and clocks forwards or backwards by an hour. Some of us can’t remember which month the clocks go for ...
While you are in Paris, take a day trip to the Palace of Versailles, one of Europe’s largest and most spectacular royal homes, about 30 minutes from Paris. ...