A museum is a place where people can explore objects of great artistic, historical and scientific values. If you’re trying to add a little culture into your life, this list might just be what you’ve been looking for. Even if you don’t understand all of it, you most likely will leave feeling impressed and amazed. From Paris’s Mona Lisa to New…
Though they are falling farther behind to the e-book and the audio book, libraries were once central hubs of human intellectual progress. Over the centuries, kings and presidents have constructed them as symbols of knowledge, power, and wealth. For all lovers of books, these 10 Most Spectacular Libraries Around The World deserve to be cherished and revered.…
There are lots of cities where it is good to be a cyclist, but some are a true paradise for two-wheelers. As more environmentally friendly methods of travel are being embraced throughout the world, a number of countries have begun to reinvest in one of the oldest means of travel: the bicycle. Our list of the…
Central plazas and squares play a crucial role in successful urban areas. They are serving an important purpose as a social and commercial meeting place, a place where impromptu gatherings, people watching and even, political discourse all naturally intersect. Europe is famous for its rich history, its architecture, as well as its beautiful squares and almost every…
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory on the south coast of Spain known for the Rock of Gibraltar, a 425 meter (1,394 ft) limestone ridge at its center. Despite covering an area of just 6.7 square km (2.6 square miles), the tiny nation of Gibraltar is an intriguing place, steeped in history. From the very beginning around…
For those with bottomless purse and a cutting edge sense of style, these huge shopping avenues will be right their alley. From the Ginza in Tokyo to New York’s Fifth Avenue, here are the World’s Best 9 Shopping Streets Ginza, Tokyo, Japan 1 The Ginza is Japan’s biggest luxury shopping and entertainment district, featuring numerous department stores, boutiques. Ginza has…
There are approximately 160 metro systems in 55 countries worldwide. Sometimes referred to as subways, U-Bahns or undergrounds. With features like heated seats, WiFi access, and art-filled stations, metro systems sometimes become the attraction itself rather than just a way of transportation. The metro system with the longest route length in the world is in Shanghai; the busiest one is in Beijing and the one…
Paraguay is one of the hidden gems in South America. Despite being enviously situated at the heart of one of the most thrilling continents on the planet, it is ignored by most travelers. Paraguay is a country that exhibits Some of the greatest examples of architecture with modern cities and vast exotic natural reserves with…
Just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago are two unique islands joined as one nation with different characters. Check out our Top 6 Things To Do In Trinidad And Tobago. [booking_product_helper shortname=”trinidad and tobago”] Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad 1 This is the home of Trinidad’s national bird, the Scarlet Ibis – a beautiful sight…
Saint Martin (French: Saint-Martin; Dutch: Sint Maarten) is an island in the northeast Caribbean, divided into a Dutch and French side and very popular with cruise ships and vacationers that come for relaxing, sunbathing, shopping, dining, sailing and other water sports. The French and Dutch have lived side by side on St. Maarten/St. Martin for…
Sits on the East coast of the Iberian Peninsula along the Mediterranean, Spain’s third-largest city is not getting the attention it deserves, and it is still a bit of a hidden gem with a wealth of things to see and do. From cutting-edge architecture and some of the most innovative and avant-garde buildings to excellent…
This small landlocked country borders Spain and France is nestled high in the eastern Pyrenees mountains. Andorra is a good destination for those interested in outdoor activities, offers jaw-dropping scenery, high-quality hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. The nation’s warm hospitality coupled with Andorra’s low tax and duty-free prices makes it one…
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…
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…
A monolith is a monument or natural feature such as a mountain, consisting of a single massive stone or rock. Erosion usually exposes these formations, which are most often made of very hard and solid metamorphic rock. The word monolith comes from the Greek word “monolithos”, derived from mono (“one” or “single”) and lithos (“stone”).…
Cordoba is famous for being the proud keeper of one of Andalucia’s three great architectural jewels: the Mezquita. However, Cordoba is more than that. Its rich cultural and religious history attracts millions of visitors every year. Cordoba is one of those places where the past is reflected everywhere you look and it is also in…
Milan or Milano as the Italians calls it is not only the second-largest city in Italy but the most important one financially speaking. We visited Milan last year, not our first time of course, and we also admire how Milan is Italy’s most modern city but it manages to keep most of its historical past…
Kuala Lumpur, or KL as locals call it, had a very humble beginning. It was founded by Chinese tin miners in 1857 who were brought to work at the confluence of Gombak River and Klang River, so they called it Kuala Lumpur which in Malay means “muddy confluhoence”. The days of tin and mud are…
Madrid is not only the home of the world’s most successful soccer club of the 20th century, The Real Madrid, but it also means incredible architecture, great museums, unbelievable restaurants and more. Madrid was declared the capital of Spain in the 17th century and its name comes from the Arabic word “magerit” which means ‘place of many…
Lima was founded on January 18, 1535, as Ciudad de Los Reyes (City of the Kings), by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. It became the capital and most important city for the Spanish Kingdom in the New World within the next years. It quickly became the epicenter of culture, religion, architecture, trade, fashion and more in…