Petra is a site in the Arabah, Jordan that was discovered by a Swiss explorer called Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812 and is considered to be, yet another splendid beauty in the history of mankind.
Arabah is a section of the Great Rift Valley and it is located between the Dead Sea (north) and the Gulf of Aqaba (south) forming part of the border between Jordan (east) and Israel (west). more…
Florida Beaches have been featured in movies, books and countless travel guides. In Daytona Beach you can drive on the beach, in South Beach you’ll see celebrities and at Sebastian Inlet you can watch the world’s best professional surfers or catch a fat snook for dinner. The beaches in Florida as are unique as you are, we’re sure you’ll find one right for you. more…
Meteora means suspended in air. Hermit Byzantine monks in the ninth century first inhbited these mountains, living on fissures and caves along the rocks to spend time with God.
In the 14th century, these hermit monks built 20 different monastaries to get away from Turkish occupation. The tall cliffs were the perfect escape for these monks. At first only ladders and ropes were the only way to reach these monestaries. During the 1920s steps were carved out making it more accessible. Today only six monestaries remain. more…
Sicily is an island of many splendors and a rich but complex history. Situated as one of the main stepping stones between Europe and Africa, Sicily has been coveted by many civilizations due to its strategic location and resources (both mineral and agricultural).
During periods in its history, Sicily was occupied or controlled by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, Normans, Austrians, Spanish and the Bourbons. In 1861 Sicily joined with Sardinia and regional states along the peninsula to become the country today called Italy. more…
Or did he? Visit the Plitvice lakes and waterfalls and experience every color nature has to offer in every glance!
Plitvice National Park in Croatia is considered to be one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe. Due to its natural beauty and significance, this system of 16 interlinked lakes and a large forest complex around it were set aside as a national park in 1949. In 1979 the park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. more…
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. It is a mile deep (1,500 meters) and over 15 miles (20 km) wide by 100 miles (150 km) long.
The interior of the Canyon is adorned with a vast maze of multicolored mesas, cliffs and promontories punctuated by a labyrinth of smaller canyons and gorges. more…
We hope you take the time to read our introduction to Ireland, but if you can’t wait to get started planning your trip, click a region using the menu on the right to begin exploring the best places to visit in Ireland.
When we imagine Ireland, we picture beautiful seascapes, green countryside, quaint villages, friendly pubs, Guinness, Irish folk music, the landscapes in Irish literature and country characters. Ireland is all that and more. more…