One of the first people to fall in love with Seville was the Moorish poet-king Al-Mutamid, and the city's ability to dazzle has not abated since. It takes a stony heart not to be captivated by its exu ...
Think of Germany and you can’t help thinking of beer. Germany is by far the world’s largest producer and consumer of beer, with almost 1300 breweries – 40% of the world’s total. Today most Ger ...
Helsinki seems more like a small-town rather than a national capital. There are no high-rise buildings and the market square is still surrounded by 19th-century architecture. Its green parks and water ...
Anyone who wants historical experience, narrow Spanish streets offering shopping and dining, or art and culture will not be disappointed in Segovia. From ancient gates and churches to stunning colonia ...
Megaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso's Cave, al combine to make Malta a positively mythic place. The narrow cobblestone streets of its towns are crowded with Norman cathedrals and baroque palaces. ...
Warsaw is a city that is truly like a phoenix rising from the ashes. All but destroyed in World War II, lanquished under fourty years of Communist misrule, Warsaw is rapidly becoming a national capita ...
St. Petersburg, the capital of Russia during the time of the Tsars, was built from nothing by Tsar Peter the Great in the early 18th Century. It was to be his "window on the west" and has be ...
The 7 day week seems natural to people today, but it did not always exist. Its origins lie in the days of ancient Babylon, and it is not the only system that has been tried. The names of the days of ...
Stonehenge has attracted vistors, including religious pilgrims and just the idle curious, for nearly the entire five thousand years of its existence. It is, with the Great Pyramids of Egypt, one of th ...
Beijing is a city steeped in the ancient history of China, and yet reaching toward the future at a break neck speed. One finds artifacts of Emperors and revolutionary communists coexisting with modern ...
Thinking of visiting Vancouver Island, just off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada? You won't be disappointed. There are marvelous things to see and do all over the Island. ...
If you are an avid golfer who likes a serious challenge try these golf courses that are located all around the world. You can golf in Australia, Canada, Hawaii, Scotland and right here in the US on th ...
Tunisia was and is a crossroads of the world. It has seen the Phonecians, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Vandals, the Arabs, the Turks, and European colonialists. Each have left their mark on this ...
New York City is a premier vacation destination for many visitors from within the United States and from around the world. Estimates are that at least 4 million people visit New York City every year, ...
One of the coolest features of the Firefox Web browser is its support for extensions -- little programs that enhance Firefox's abilities. This article looks at eight must-have extensions for Firefox ...
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 ...
If you want to experience all aspects of 1800's life in America, plus enjoy rides, attractions and a unique and profound shopping experience, visit Silver Dollar City Theme Park in Branson, Missouri. ...
Kyoto has an astonishing 1600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, and a myriad of palaces, gardens, and museums. It has been Japan's cultural center for centuries. ...