Pharaonic Egyptian Civilization Celebrated on the World Stage Once Again
In the populous desert country of Egypt, the spurning of a renewal of interest in their ancient pharaonic Egyptian culture began with the construction and inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, slated to be completed by mid-2021. The museum rests on the Giza plateau, a few kilometers from the Giza pyramids. Upon its completion, it […]
The Maremma – The most beautiful beaches in Tuscany
Tuscany is a splendid region, rich in history and culture, and graced with beautiful landscapes. The Tuscan coast and its immediate hinterland, consisting of the provinces of Massa-Carrara, Lucca, Pisa, Livorno and Grosseto, together with the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, is a unique and fascinating area. The sea and beaches, cliffs and pinewoods, parks […]
Britain’s Most Historic Towns – Plantagenet Canterbury
The small city of Canterbury hosts roughly seven million tourists a year, and that figure is boosted by one as Professor Alice Roberts arrives to look at its Plantagenet links. She presents another absorbing, potted history of a moment in time spanning 245 years and starting with Henry II and his friend, Thomas Becket, Archbishop […]
Peace of Mind in Rural America
A recent Airbnb gold rush in upscale New York was created by Covid pandemics. Young professionals who can easily work online, are renting vacation spaces in picturesque, rural, small-town locations. Many claim to want to ride out the pandemic in a place with beautiful scenery. And who can blame them? Add a global pandemic to […]
Geographic Jewelry From UNESCO World Heritage: Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre or five diamonds, is a small stretch of rocky coastline of the Italian Riviera, where people chose to build five settlements, far from the crowded cities, but just a step from the whims of the rushing sea. A holiday in Cinque Terre is a journey through time. This region is known for its […]
Reagan Library: A Legacy of Hope and Freedom
The journey you are about to embark in, will not only lead you through the story of a presidency, but of a movement dedicated to the greatness of America, with faith in its traditions and intrinsic kindness that every citizen has in his or hers heart, the stability of its institutions and, at a more […]
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Fairytale Destination
Travel along the Pacific coast, about 120 miles south of San Francisco, and you’ll come across the delightfully magical town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Referred to as Carmel for short, the small town with a population of just a few thousand is renowned for its natural seaside beauty and charm. The beach offers a stunning view of […]
Interesting Facts About The Eiffel Tower That You Didn’t Know
The Eiffel Tower has become the worldwide symbol for France. It was designed by Émile Nouguier, Maurice Koechlin and Stephen Sauvestre, employees of Eiffel & Co. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, initially reticent about the project, later became a great supporter and bought the patent. Built in just two years, 1887-1889 (2 years, 2 months and 5 […]
La Jolla – California’s Southernmost Gem
Crowned as “the jewel” of San Diego, La Jolla occupies 7 miles (11 km) of curving coastline along the Pacific Ocean within the northern city limits in Southern California. In Spanish, La Jolla means “the jewel” which suits this charming seaside town remarkably well. La Jolla had the highest home prices in the nation with […]