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Jerusalem has about eight gates - the Dung Gate in the southern wall, the Tekoa Gate, the Essene Gate in the southwestern bend, the busy Joppa Gate, and the Susa Gate or the Eastern Gate. Damascus Gate is located on the northern side of the wall, … [Read more...]
When in Prague, the most monumental landmark that every traveller has to visit is the Prague Castle. “Pražský hrad” or just “hrad” to Czechs is considered the Republic’s most valuable cultural institutions. It looms overhead the Vltava's left bank. … [Read more...]
Mont Saint Michel (Le Mont-Saint-Michel) is among the most iconic nights in Europe. Set in the spellbinding bay where Normandy and Brittany come together, the island entices the eye from a great many angles and far distances. The fascinating … [Read more...]
Getting to Know the Alluring Greek Island of Rhodes The words "Greek Islands" bring to mind Santorini, Crete or Mykonos, undoubtedly all beautiful and charming in their own way. However you need to know that there are more out there that are … [Read more...]
If you are a history buff and you want to visit a place that has more to offer than flashy nightspots and deluxe hotels, Petra is the place for you. This historical city, located in southern Jordan, was chosen as one of the “New Seven Wonders of the … [Read more...]
This Chinese Imperial Palace in the heart of Beijing, dubbed as “The Forbidden City” or “Zijin Cheng,” boasts of a very long history. It served as home to 24 Chinese emperors and their households for about over five centuries or since the Ming … [Read more...]
If you are a history buff or you find “traveling back in time” fascinating and educational, you may have grown with a bucket list of places to visit lifted from the wonders of the ancient world. Egypt has about 80 (some say it’s over a hundred) of … [Read more...]
Strolling down the iconic, 600-year old Charles Bridge in Prague is like walking down memory lane. It literally links two time dimensions being the structure that connect the Old Town and the Lesser Town. Lining the pedestrian are 30 Baroque statues … [Read more...]
Geishas and samurais, and Japan; all three are blended like a salad. You can’t take one or both from Japan’s history and culture. While there is no shortage of history in Japan, if you are particularly interested in the culture of old, particularly … [Read more...]
Machu Picchu stands as a unique testimony to the Inca civilization built in the 15th century, along with archaeological sites and ruins of the valley of the Urubamba (Ollantautaybo, Sayacmarca, Runcuracay, Huiñay Huayna, Phuyupamarca, Intipucu, … [Read more...]
