Florence – heart of the Renaissance
Florence is the city that pulled Europe out of the Middle Ages and into the modern world.
Fifteenth century Florence was the home of the...
Dublin and mystical side trips
Dublin is Ireland’s capital and largest city, with reminders of its stirring history and rich culture on nearly every street corner.
Dublin was founded in...
Choose Israel as your next destination
Over the past few years Israel has become the top travel destination. Israel is literally the holy land and Jerusalem marks its sacred center....
Antalya, Turkey – Relaxing Gulet Cruise
A scenic drive south from Konya will take you to the Taurus Mountains toward the Mediterranean coast. Sprawling out from those mountains spreads the...
Ancient history – Peloponnese
In the extreme south of Europe is Greece, and in the south of Greece, not far away from Athens, is the Peloponnese - a...
Amboise, France: Château du Clos Lucé
Straddling the Loire River, Amboise is an inviting town with a pleasing old quarter below its hilltop château. A castle has overlooked the Loire...
Cycling South America: Best Routes for Adventurous Travelers
I still remember the moment my tires started crunching over grit at 3,500 meters. It wasn’t dramatic. It was just quietly relentless. I went looking for “big views,” and I ended up learning what adventure actually feels like—altitude that slows…
Christmas traditions in Russia
Christmas in Russia is most widely celebrated on January 7, according to the Orthodox calendar. It is one of the most important holidays for...
Best of Ravenna, Italy
Ravenna is a charming if underwhelming town of 140,000, with a fascinating history and some of Italy’s most amazing art treasures.
Ravenna is on the...
The Loire Valley , France
Awe-inspiring castles and palaces are scattered all over Europe. But no place is as renowned for its palaces the Loire Valley of France. France...
Top attractions in Verona, Italy
Verona, at the base of the Alps and nestled in a bend of the Adige River is another leading city in the Veneto. Its...
What to see in Transnistria, Moldova
Transnistria declared independence from Moldova in 1990. It still forms part of Moldova but relies on Russia for military and economic support. You can...
Harbin Ice Festival , China
From January 5, 2016 to February 25, 2016, you can experience the world's largest ice festival in beautiful Harbin city. You will have a...
Auschwitz, Poland
Auschwitz was the biggest and the most notorious concentration camp in the Nazi system. Seeing the camp can be difficult but Auschwitz victims and...
