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Luray Caves, USA

20 Mar, 2009

Enjoying the Spectacles of Luray Caves, USA Luray Caves, also called Luray Caverns, is one of the most decorated rock formations in the USA. It attracts travel enthusiasts because of its rich geological characteristics and its grand spectacles. The underground cavern system includes speleothems, and grand rock formations like the Great Stalacpipe Organ. Its founders [...]

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Bavarian Alps, Germany

18 Mar, 2009

Found across Germany’s south border with neighboring Austria is the Bavarian Alps, definitely one of the most beautiful areas in the country. Also called the Northern Limestone Alps, Bavarian Alps has ranges that stretch from Eastern Alps, to the north of the Central Eastern Alps. The area covers the alpine regions of Germany and Austria. [...]

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Vienna State Opera

17 Mar, 2009

Vienna, the capital city of Austria, has a long tradition of art and culture. It is not surprising that the city is well known for its opera, theater, fine arts and classical music. There are several popular opera houses that are sought-after in Vienna; one of those is the Wiener Staatsoper, also called the Vienna [...]

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Taj Mahal, India

16 Mar, 2009

Taj Mahal is the Pinnacle of Indian Muslim Art No one can deny that India is a country of character and color. While the country may not be as advanced as Thailand or Japan, and although India wears its heritage with proud (prompting those from the West to call the country “exotic,” a problematic term [...]

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Martinique, Caribbean

15 Mar, 2009

Martinique is a French island located across the eastern part of the vast Caribbean Sea. It is one of the overseas departments of France. It is unique because the island is washed by no less than the Atlantic Ocean in the east. The west is touched by the tourist friendly Caribbean. In contrast, Martinique is [...]

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Washington DC, USA

14 Mar, 2009

The best way to the heart of America is through going to the US capital of Washington, DC. Some people refer to the city-state as District of Columbia, while others simply call it the District, DC or simply Washington. The state is supremely ruled by the US Congress, making residents of the Washington DC take [...]

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Caracas, Venezuela

13 Mar, 2009

Caracas is the capital and biggest city in the Latin American country of Venezuela. The population of about 4 million makes the city the most populated center in the country as well. To tourists, Caracas is best known as a cultural center. The place is a living museum of modern art. Its importance in South [...]

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Shanghai, China

11 Mar, 2009

Shanghai is definitely one of the most visited cities in China, especially these days when the country’s trade and industries get more vibrant. For many years, the city has been the huge Asian nation’s busiest and biggest port. It is the gateway to the territory of the ‘Sleeping Dragon,’ and a site that links China [...]

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Mecca, Saudi Arabia

10 Mar, 2009

Mecca is an important city for Islam. It is considered a Holy City, the center of the Islamic religion and the burial place of Muhammed, the Islamic prophet. This city in Saudi Arabia plays host to an annual pilgrimage of Muslims from all over the world. However, it is not open for non-Muslims, who are [...]

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French Riviera, or Cote d’Azur in French, is a Mediterranean coastline situated in the southeastern portion of France. It is noted as one of the first developed beach resort areas worldwide. Development started during the later part of the 18th century when a health resort was established in the area specifically for sick British tourists. [...]

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