Mark R. Whittington (markwhittington) Joined: May 18, 2005 06:02:07 pm Gender: Male Location: Houston, USA Age: 49 Occupation: Writer Web Page for Mark R. Whittington
Mark R. Whittington is the author of Children of Apollo and the coauthor (with Chantal Whittington) of Nocturne, a novel of suspense. He has also published numerous articles on space exploration and other subjects.
When one thinks of the French city of Bordeaux, located near the Atlantic coast, one thinks of wine. Wine has defined the city's history and development. ...
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. ...
Delhi brings to mind rajahs riding through crowded streets on elephants, bazaars filled with a riot of colors, sounds, and exotic smells, the red tunics and flashing sabers of the British Raj. Heavy i ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Palermo is Sicily capital and main sea port. It has been ruled, in it's history, by Phoencians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Normans, and Spaniards. It is therefore rich in historical attractions. ...