When I think of great architecture, amazing food, lovely people, excellent entertainment, 90 wonderful museums, 54 green parks, beautiful language and incomparable melting pot in South America that has one name only: Sao Paulo. This metropolis is always welcoming to all those who pay a visit. Whether you go on business or pleasure, Sao Paulo has an…
Don’t let the heat keep you away from visiting Dallas, everybody said to me. Yes, it was hot, but it was actually the warmth of its people that made us stay. Its many attractions, cultural events, parks, museums, the famous Dallas Zoo and Aquarium, nightlife and great restarurants make of this southern city a perfect…
Boston is one of North America’s most beautiful cities. This vibrant, thriving city is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class educational institutions, champion sports franchises, as well as its place at the very forefront of American history. There are over 50 colleges and universities in the Greater Boston area, including Harvard and MIT. It has…
Seattle, former land of the Duwamish and the Suquamish people for over 4000 years is now the main city of Washington State and One of the most important seaport cities in the USA. It is the northernmost city in the United States with a little bit over half a million inhabitants right next to Canada.…
America’s finest city, that is San Diego. A small paradise on the southern coast of California with a full range of attractions for everyone to enjoy. Over 112 km (70 miles) of beautiful sun-drenched beaches, countless parks and gardens, plenty of fine restaurants, a buzzing nightlife, adventure sports and more. Thanks to its year-round amazing…
Welcome to one of Italy’s top travel cities and a beautiful, unforgettable romantic destination with many attractions. Venice is a small city, extremely concentrated, that is built on 117 small islands and has some 150 canals and 409 bridges (only three of which cross the Grand Canal) in a marshy lagoon in the Adriatic Sea.…
Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia and one of the most ancient cities of the world, was called so because of hot sulphur springs (Georgian “tbili” means “warm”). It is a relatively undiscovered travel destination with breathtaking panoramas and a varied history, reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, classical, and Soviet structures.…
While venturing around the world, Photographer and urban explorer Ralph Mirebs came across an enormous abandoned building in a remote place in the deserts of southern Kazakhstan. You will not believe what he found inside. After breaking into this huge Blast-Proof Hangar, he realized that this was a very special building with two of the most…
Whether you call it an aerial lift, gondola, cableway or aerial tram it is still just a small box dangling from a thin wire attached to the top of a giant mountain. When transportation and tourism meet, it’s a beautiful thing and you wouldn’t believe the views some of the world’s most incredible aerial lifts provide. From the Table…
With massive walls that often reach hundreds of feet high and hold in place trillions of gallons of water, dams are among the biggest, heaviest and most impressive structures made by human hands in the world. When Hoover Dam was finished in 1935 it was the tallest dam in the world. Since then, larger, taller and more…
People have always imagined islands as paradisiac places, far from civilization, where people sit in front of turquoise-colored water and drink coconut water while cool sea breeze refreshes hit your face. Nowadays, islands are more than that. Men have created their own islands where they build empires, cities, multi-million dollar skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, floating airports…
Thousands have lived without love, not one without water. Water has been and will always be a crucial element in our lives. Without water we simply cannot exist. Not everyone is lucky enough to live near the sea, a river or a lake, therefore men have created ways to bring water to them and one…
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. However, in ancient times hope was scarce. Travelers, conquerors, adventurers and sailors needed clear signs in order to cross the seas. Before the construction of seaports people were guided by fires on top of the hills near the coasts. This…
The Opera House is a plush, gilded palace where grandiose spectacles requiring vast spaces and great heights could be performed where the social elite gathers to watch in comfort and elegance wonderful performances. There are only a few opera houses without a “royal box”, since they were used not only to establish the ruling class…
Ever since the Wright Brothers, humanity has been obsessed with flying. Amazing advances in technology now let nonstop flights fly farther and cheaper for airlines than ever before. Though Singapore Air’s 18-hour nonstop flight from Newark to Singapore was suspended last year, there are still plenty of ultra-long flights to choose from. Do you really enjoy…
Although religion is playing a less prominent role in civilization nowadays, churches, cathedrals and basilicas still play a very important role in the landscapes of most cities around the world. Some of the most beautiful and inspiring creations in the world are churches, and regardless of our religious beliefs and affiliation, anyone can appreciate churches…
Real cultural diversity results from the interchange of ideas, products, and influences. In the modern world sometimes road interchanges have led to major cultural development and bonanza. People cross our paths everyday and they say there is always a reason why. Nowadays, civil engineering has made those paths to cross in a smarter, efficient, more…
Glaciers have been our guardian angels for centuries. We owe them “life”. Yes, life, because Glaciers are the largest reservoir of fresh water on Earth. Thanks to them we have thousands of rivers which keep our valleys and agricultural fields alive. It goes without saying that the water we drink and use at home also…
They say islands are natural workshops of evolution. People have traveled miles across the oceans and resettled in paradisiac yet sometimes deserted islands and have built nations from scratch. There are islands with vast vegetation and fauna and others with nothing but arid land and volcanoes. However, they all have wonderful treasures to share with…
Mother Nature is wise and knows what she does. She is the greatest artist of all times and had shaped our beautiful planet over centuries, painted it with incredible colors and furnished it with breathtaking forests, sand dunes, lakes, and to decorate the shorelines of our continents she created the sea stacks. These steep rock…
Volcanic eruptions are a result of glowing hot magma being forced up from the mantle through vents in the earth’s crust. They are active, dangerous, sometimes causing devastating results, but also creating a fertile soil around them. The volcanoes have been worshiped and feared for ages blasting billions of tons of ash and lava into the…
The former home of the Byzantines, Macedonia, is a small Balkan nation that boasts a rich and diverse historical past that includes influences from the Roman Empire, Bulgarian Empire and the Ottoman Turks, which translates today in a unique architecture, diverse culture and delicious cuisine. Come here to experience not only Mother Nature’s wonders such…
Lakes are some of the most beautiful natural water formations on earth, and although there are more than three million lakes worldwide, there are some that just stand out from the crowd. From pink lakes in Australia to a lake filled with harmless jellyfish in Palau. Check out our list of the 10 Most Unusual Lakes…
Forests make up nearly a third of our planet. They help make our planet hospitable to life; they purify the air, manage nutrients, capture greenhouse gases, create soil, play a role in weather systems and are the home to 80% of our terrestrial biodiversity. The following forests are visually stunning and unique. Enjoy the 8 Most Unique Forests Around The…