Germany’s capital city, Berlin, embodies the very spirit of change. Arguably, the greatest benefactor to European and Western modernity, Berlin boasts a history that is both brilliant and turbulent. Once the most notably liberal, modern, and progressive city in Europe, the early 20th century saw Berlin rise in prominence andRead More →
Cobblestone-laden pathways crisscross the Gothic quarter of the warm, sea-side, Catalonian city of Barcelona. Equal parts fantastical and cosmopolitan, Barcelona is arguably best known for its distinctive architecture. Over 2,000 years of history and transformation shape every facet of Barcelonan culture. Treasures abound, from Barcelona’s beaches, parks, and museums toRead More →
Crossroads and unofficial capital of the South, Atlanta is as dynamic and youthful a city as it is charming and elegant. Tradition meets innovation and progress in this great American metropolis. Sprawling suburbs surround an urban core of skyscrapers interspersed with pedestrian parks and pavilions. There’s no shortage of world-classRead More →
Centuries before Rome, Paris, Berlin, or London could boast being European capitals, that mantle was held, unchallenged, by Athens. Once seat of the powerful Greek Empire and birthplace of Western civilization, culture, philosophy, and the still-profound ideas of public discourse and self-governance – there’s no denying, Athens has seen betterRead More →
Vast, exotic, wild and infinite rolling around in its beauty. That%u2019s how Patagonia was explained the explorers who arrived here almost 500 years ago. Little differs from the others right now. The unspoiled wilderness is loaded with mountains, fjords, glaciers, forests and steppes. Patagonia%u2019s good ranching as well as theRead More →
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 →