24 Hours in Barcelona
When it comes to the world’s most beautiful cities it’s not even a contest, as Barcelona manages to surpass them all. Whether it’s the stunning architecture, masterful art collections, epic nightlife...
View ArticleRoad Trip: Amman to Petra on the King’s Highway in Jordan
Most trips to Jordan begin in the capital of Amman, which, though it is a modern city with a few historic sites smattered about, is not the reason that most travelers come to Jordan. For that, one has...
View ArticleMalia, Crete: History, Beaches and Nightlife
Malia is a major holiday resort on the northern coast of Crete, just over 30 km east of the island’s capital of Heraklion. The town is extremely popular, especially with young British tourists and in...
View ArticleModern Art in Berlin and Historic Sights in Munich
Germany is one of the most pleasant travel destinations in all of Europe and no cities encapsulate what Germany is all about more than Berlin and Frankfurt. Berlin showcases the hipness and creativity...
View Article24 Hours in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a stylish and historic capital city that wows visitors with its scenery and charm. Set among seven hills, the city’s historic streets and buildings contrast interestingly with its...
View ArticleVisiting the Ancient City of Luxor
At one time, 4,000 years ago, the ancient city of Luxor was one of the greatest cities in the world. The golden-era of Thebes, as Luxor was then known, lasted for thousands of years and its grandeur...
View ArticleVisiting the Historic Wonders of Rome
Rome was once the capital of the world’s largest empire and the center of the civilized world. Its grandeur was most evident in its giant structures and monuments, which were a testament to the wealth,...
View Article24 Hours in Florence
No trip to Italy is complete without at least a cursory stop in Florence. Florence, after all, was the creative capital of Renaissance-era Italy and is literally awash in Renaissance masterpieces. It’s...
View ArticleThree Cool Historic Destinations in Russia
Russia – the world’s largest country, after all – has a history that spans millennia, cultures and continents. For this article we’ll focus on three cities as seen through the lens of three distinct...
View ArticleVisiting the Small Town of Essex, Connecticut
Essex, Connecticut, may be the most truly New England town in all of New England. As an early shipping and shipbuilding town, Essex played a key role in the war of 1812, suffering the Great Attack from...
View ArticleTen Days in Egypt
Egypt is a mysterious country with a rich and ancient culture. In the Sahara Desert pyramids compete with sand dunes for attention; while the country’s arid landscape gives way only for the snaking...
View ArticleTravel Guide to Rome and its Historical Attractions
The City That Caesar Built Rome, jam-packed with historic and religious icons at every turn, is one of Europe’s premier tourist destinations. Roman, Renaissance, Gothic, and Etruscan, whatever period...
View ArticleTravel Guide to the Loire Valley and its Chateaux
What’s The Allure? The Loire Valley — a breathtakingly picturesque stretch of land in the middle of France – is widely known for its magnificent historic towns, vineyards, and chateaux. Furthermore,...
View ArticleOne Week in Israel
Israel is a diverse country that is jam-packed with enough attractions to make any tourist happy. Unfortunately every visitor isn’t able to spend enough time in the country to truly see everything...
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