Austria’s capital city of Vienna was once the imperial capital of the powerful Austro-Hungarian Empire until the dissolution of the empire following defeat in World War I. Remnants of Vienna’s legacy as an imperial capital, including the Habsburgs’ summer residence Schönbrunnare, are scattered throughout the city. Vienna’s artistic and intellectualRead More →
Located in the Schwyzer Alps of Central Switzerland, Mount Rigi or simply The Rigi is almost entirely surrounded by three different lakes – Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug, and Lake Lauerz. Also known as Queen of the Mountains, Mount Rigi’s majestic peninsula on Lake Lucerne is an idyllic setting for theRead More →
Fifth largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Molokai is the third oldest and widely considered the most Hawaiian island with the most native Hawaiian people per capita. Once an isolated leper colony, Kalaupapa National Historical Park occupies Molokai’s northern peninsula. Nearby, Palaau State Park boasts a well-known Phallic Rock is said to possessRead 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 →
Australia’s tiny Lord Howe Island located in the Tasman Sea east of Port Macquarie is known for its sandy beaches, subtropical forests, and crystal-clear blue waters. Mount Gower dominates the south of Lord Howe Island with sweeping views of the island’s forests and beaches. Ned’s Beach in the north boasts coralRead More →
India’s state of Kerala on the tropical Malabar Coast boasts nearly 400 miles of Arabian Sea shoreline and is best known for it’s network of canals, backwaters, and palm-lined beaches. The Western Ghats occupy the inland area of Kerala, whose slopes support tea, coffee, and spice plantations as well asRead More →
State capital of Colorado, Denver is bustling American metropolis dated to the Old West era located along the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. Denver embraces its cowboy and mining past but you might be hard pressed to find anyone wearing a cowboy hat or boots within the city limitsRead More →
The most geographically isolated spot in Earth, Hawaii is an volcanic archipelago of over nineteen islands formed from a geologic hot spot in the Central Pacific. Of the eight major islands, six are open to tourism. Honolulu, the state capitol located on the island of Oahu, is a sprawling cosmopolitanRead More →
Greece boasts a bewildering number of islands scattered about the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Estimates range from around 1,200 to 6,000 and of those, anywhere between 166 and 227 are inhabited. The islands are an integral part of Greek history, culture, and tradition. The Cycladic and Minoan civilizations, some ofRead More →
Located 200 miles off Brazil’s northeast coast, Fernando de Noronha is a volcanic archipelago and protected national marine park and ecological sanctuary. Best known for its undeveloped, pristine beaches, Fernando de Noronha is a favorite among scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Sea turtles, sting rays, dolphins, and reef sharks swimRead More →