Bergpark Wilhelmshohe is the largest hillside park in Europe and can be found in Kassel, Germany. At 590 acres (2.4 square kilometers), the historical tract is the second largest hill slope park in the world. Beginning in 1689, the project would take a full 150 years to complete. Commissioned by the Landgraves of Hesse-Kassel, the […]
A Natural Wonder: Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay In Vieques, Puerto Rico
The island of Vieques, in Puerto Rico, features the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world. The magical quality of this natural wonder, makes a visit here almost obligatory, to those who wish an almost other worldly experience. Mosquito Bay, provides the 29th stop in the travel series Off The Beaten Path. The luminescence of Mosquito […]
The Mythical Chilean Museum of Pre-Colombian Art in Santiago
The Chilean Museum of Pre-Colombian Art in Santiago, is among one of the best museums in Latin America. The Museum is well known globally, for those individuals interested in viewing ancient artifacts, from both Central and South America. The historical objects contained within the building, offer travelers a glimpse of a rich cultural and artistic […]
The Fabulous Museum Of Gold (El Museo del Oro) In Bogota, Colombia
The Museum of Gold in Bogota, is one of the most visited tourist sites in Colombia, attracting around a half a million visitors annually. Locally known as the El Museo del Oro, it is a world class facility, with a fabulous assortment of gold artifacts, that remains the largest collection in the world. It is […]
The Copper King Mansion, W.A. Clark Mansion, In Butte Montana
The W.A. Clark Mansion also known as the Copper King Mansion is one of the most recognized and beautiful buildings in the state of Montana. Built during the years 1884 to 1888, it figures prominently in the history of Butte, as Montana was becoming a state. It was the residence of the famous William Andrews […]
Pamukkale Hot Springs In Southwest Turkey And The Greco-Roman City Of Hierapolis
One of the most surreal places in the world is the Pamukkale Hot Springs and the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis. Located in southwestern Turkey, the thermal springs on the site have brought travelers to the area since ancient times. Conservation and preservation of Pamukkale and Hierapolis have intensified since a World Heritage […]
The Roman Aqueduct Of Pont Du Gard In France
In the southeast regions of France, there remains an architectural treasure from the ancient world. It is the Roman Aqueduct of Pont Du Gard. The structure built possibly around 19 BCE, is a testament to the builders, who created an engineering marvel, that survives to this day. The construction made out of limestone is both […]
Multnomah Falls, Oregon: America’s Most Beautiful Waterfall
Multnomah Falls is located in the Colombian River Gorge and can be found in northwestern Oregon. Spanning two tiers on basalt cliffs, it is the tallest waterfall in the state at 620 feet or 189 meters. There are many travelers that consider the site, to be Americas most beautiful waterfall. It is the 27th stop […]
Planning your own world tour
Who wouldn’t like to drop everything and tour the world? The trouble is – and that’s the trouble, those three words. It will cost lots of money, you need to focus on work, visas will be a pain, you might not like the food, you don’t know the language. All of those are probably spot-on […]
White Pass And Yukon Route Railway In Alaska, A Most Scenic Mountain Trip
The White Pass and Yukon Railway links the port of Skagway, Alaska located in the United States and Whitehorse, the capital of the Canadian Territory of the Yukon. Normal commercial operations of the rail-line ceased in 1982, but was partially revived as a heritage railway in 1988. In 2018, the historic line would be bought […]
