Oia is a small town and former community in the South Aegean on the islands of Santorini in the Cyclades, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the municipality of Santorini. Oia reached the peak of prosperity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its economic prosperity was based on its merchantRead More →
Using stone picks, theEaster Island Moai were carved between 1100 and 1680 AD from solidified volcanic ash of the Rano Raraku volcano. They weight around 20 tons and can be 20-feet tall or more. While there may be more than 1000 sculptures, the total number of unearthed Moai is currently 887.Read More →
In Scotland, history seems so close you are able to almost feel it swirling surrounding you. Epic landscapes were carved out by icy glaciers millennia ago, towering castles have stood for hundreds of years and mesmerizing tales, traditions and folklore have been shared for generations.Read More →
Because Panama connects South America to Central America, this small country is an incredible destination with a lot of historic and geographic significance. Lots of people know Panama for the famous canal that connects the Caribbean Sea on the Ocean, but that’s just a small part of what helps makeRead More →
The Maldives is often a tropical nation from the Indian Ocean consisting of 26 ring-shaped atolls, which comprise a lot more than 1,000 coral islands. It is recognized for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs. The administrative centre, Malé, includes a busy fish market, restaurants and shops about theRead More →
Located in northern Arizona, the Grand Canyon is famous around the world for its size and colorful landscape. Measuring over 270 miles long, as much as 18 miles wide and a mile deep, the canyon’s walls contain rock layers that reveal a period of Earth’s history.Read More →
The smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines, Mayreau is the Caribbean’s best-kept secret. With no airstrip, a total area of about 1.5 square miles, and a permanent population of about 270, the peace and tranquility of Mayreau can only be reached by boat. Picture-perfect postcard beaches and bays, a friendlyRead More →
