Our road trip began in Madrid… We loaded the Mini with our backpacks, cheese, an old paper map and set off on our adventure through the countryside of Southern Spain. For more information click here to see the article on the Top Tourist Attractions in Madrid. Day 1: Merida We arrived at 3pm after taking our […]
Best things to see in London: Top 15 Tourist Attractions
Finding the time to fit in all the best things to see in London is the hardest part of a trip to England, but hopefully this guide will give you somewhere to start. From all the famous sights that you’ve heard about for years (Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, etc) to the must-do activities like high […]
Tikal in Guatemala: One Of The Most Powerful Kingdoms Of The Ancient Maya
Tikal is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Colombian Mayan civilization. It is our 8th stop in the series Journeys to Discovery. Located in the archaeological region of the Peten Basin in northern Guatemala, this thriving cosmopolitan city, would be rediscovered in the mid 19th century. It had been completely […]
Traveling to Santorini: Top Tourist Attractions
When traveling to Santorini, the top tourist attraction is just simply being there! Considered as one of the most romantic and serene places in the world, there is no shortage of fun for when you get bored with gazing out at the beautiful surroundings and views of the Caldera. Listed here you will find the top […]
Ancient Spanish Monastery Of Florida: The St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church
How a monastery built during the 12th century in Spain, would end up being one of the oldest buildings not only in Florida, but in the Western Hemisphere is an unusual tale. It provides the Church of St. Bernard de Clairvaux an unusual history, in the path to become the tourist attraction known as the […]
The Famous Temples Of Madurai India: The Athens Of The East
In southeast India, travelers can find the famous Temples of Madurai. Known as the Athens of the East, these wondrous structures, can be found in the state of Tamil Nadu. They were built over hundreds of year ago during ancient times, the Middle Ages, Renaissance and early modern period. It is the 7th stop in […]
Crazy Horse Monument To Become The World’s Largest Sculpture
Within the Black Hills of South Dakota in the United States, the world’s largest sculpture is slowly being carved out of Thunderhead Mountain. The Crazy Horse Monument has been under construction since 1948. When completed it will depict the Oglala Lakota warrior, Crazy Horse, riding a horse while pointing into the distance. The Crazy Horse […]
Imperial Summer Palace Of China: Masterpiece Of Historical Landscape Garden Design
The Summer Palace in China is an extensive ensemble of hills, gardens, lakes and palaces, that was originally built outside the city of Beijing. Today it serves as a recreational park and has become a popular tourist destination, for both the Chinese and foreign travelers. It is our 6th stop in the series Journeys to […]
Historic Shirley Plantation Along The James River In Virginia
The seventh stop in our series Off The Beaten Path, brings travelers to the James River in Virginia. Along this historic watercourse are a number of colonial mansions, that were built in the period before the United States became an independent nation. Among the oldest is Shirley Plantation, the senior active landed estate in Virginia, […]
The Sea Lion Caves of Oregon
The sixth stop in our series Off The Beaten Path brings travelers to the Sea Lion Caves, located on the coast of Oregon. The privately owned caves are open to the Pacific Ocean and allow easy access for the sea lions that live along the shore. Together these caverns constitute the biggest sea caves in […]
