History of the Oldest City in Croatia – Nin - Nin's history dates back over 3000 years ago. Not only is there recorded evidence of this in Croatia's historical record books, but when you visit it is completely apparent as you walk the streets or ... Read More >
The Brest Fortress of Brest, Belarus
Where the Mukhavets and Bug Rivers meet, the ancient Slovakians founded a community named Berestye. It is this region in which one day the Brest Fortress would be built.The first mention of this community was found in Russian chronicles that date to ... Read More >
The Appeal of Kish and Sheki in Azerbaijan
A mere shadow of its glory of the past, Kish is now a tiny village with just over 6000 locals. Kish is located about ten miles to Sheki's north. Relaxation is what vacations are all about and rambling through the quietly quaint cobblestone streets, ... Read More >
The Tomb of San Pietro at St. Peter’s Basilica
In the Vatican's Grottoes, deep beneath the floor within the Basilica's Central Nave, lies a dirt road from the time of the ancients that leads to a tomb. It’s not just any tomb, however. This is the final resting place of the Apostles' Prince, San ... Read More >
Climbing Magnificent Huayna Picchu, Peru
In the Quechuan language, Huayna Picchu means Young Peak. This mountain is the immense one sitting immediately behind its famous neighbor, Machu Picchu. For many hikers, trekking up Huayna Picchu is just one of the highpoints of a vacation to ... Read More >
Visiting the Ruins of Puca Pucara, Peru
A short four-mile excursion outside of Cusco will bring you to the amazing ruins of Puca Pucara. Just up the mound from Sacsayhuaman outside of Q’enqo are what remains of an ancient settlement consisting of fortressed walls, several terraces, and ... Read More >
The Stunning Ruins at Moray, Peru
Located about 25 miles outside of Cusco, just a little out of the way, you'll encounter the Incan ruins at Moray. Set remotely in the Sacred Valley, the Moray ruins are not mentioned in guidebooks very often, which means that you won't encounter the ... Read More >
The Benedictine Nuns of Kylemore Abbey and Its Mythological Heroes
Kylemore Abbey has a remarkable history spanning more than 150 years tragedy and triumph, romance, modernization, edification, and sanctity. Kylemore was built in 1868 as a magnificent castle, and since 1920 has been the sanctuary of Benedictine ... Read More >
Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
Ireland's Cliffs of Moher- In 1588, a fleet of ships set sail to invade England. This fleet, the Spanish Armada, had planned on invading and conquering England. When their mission was not successful, the commander, the Duke of Medina, turned his ... Read More >
Experience the Menil Collection – Downtown Houston
Dominique de Menil called The Menil Collection a present for the city that "adopted" her when she cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony in June of 1984. In her speech, she thanked everyone that had taken the amazing journey with her – the incredible ... Read More >
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