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Set within the magnificent Alps, the Tyrol is a picturesque state in the west of Austria and is one of the most beautiful areas in Europe. It contains many ancient towns, monasteries and fortresses that highlight the region’s history and its proud and hardy mountain people. Once known as The Land of the Mountains, the 10,000-square-mile province of Tirol is a wonderland of gushing rivers, lush meadows and rugged peaks.

The seaside resort town Saint Tropez is a modern version of a medieval town. It is most popular for the yachts along the quai, and the facing line of terrace cafés, divided by a parade of strolling tourists and slow cruising expensive cars. St Tropez is a favourite haunt for several celebrities.  

This video follows two kayakers who paddle through the Italian floating city. Their Venice adventures take them from fishing towns to quiet islands, as they navigate the city from the narrow waterways.  

What to do in Copenhagen? Where to Eat? Where to Drink? This video gives you the low-down in an awesome tour around Denmark’s capital city!  

The Brocken also sometimes called Blocksberg, is the highest peak of the Harz mountain range in Germany. This video is about riding the Brockenbahn, a magical narrow gauge steam engine in the Harz Mountains of Germany from Wernigerode to the Brocken.  

If you’re looking for some advice and tips that’ll make your cruising experience that much better here are some useful tips for first time cruisers. Research what other cruisers have to say. They will know about what is included and what isn’t. They will know how much things cost too. Also be very aware of all the charges that are added on to the cruise price. That can add up to a shock. It’s ok to book your own excursions if you are already acquainted with each port of call. But if it’s your first time on a cruise it [More]

Take a tour of Bangkok, Thailand — part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Number ten, Wat Arun. Bangkok has one of the greatest collections of temples in the world. This Buddhist temple, also known as “Temple of the Dawn” is quite spectacular. Number nine, Lumpini Park. Bangkok is a massive city; Lumpini Park offers an excellent escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. You can just relax or engage in an activity. Number eight, Wat Pho. It is said to be the largest and oldest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. An extremely large statue of a reclining Buddha [More]

Istanbul is the golden gateway to the Orient, a city that was once the centre of the Old World and still reflects two and a half centuries of history. Today, this turbulent metropolis on the Bosporus is Europe’s connection with Asia Minor. Everything about Istanbul with Miss Turkey Melisa Asli Pamuk!

Sicily is the largest of the Italian islands, separated from the Continent by the Strait of Messina and surrounded by the Ionian, the Tyrrhenian and the Mediterranean Seas.

Dallas, Texas, is located along the Trinity River. The famous landmark of “The Big D”, as Dallas is often called, is the Reunion Tower. The region’s cattle herding history is captured in the Heritage Village and on central Pioneer Plaza. Another must-see is The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which documents the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. In the Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center are popular with visitors. The Dallas Zoo is great for children and the Dallas World Aquarium also has a jungle walk with monkeys. Families will also [More]

Almost October! So today we have a bit of a Halloween theme going on! There are lots of pretty vacation rentals in the mountains of Transylvania in Romania, and they are conveniently close to the infamous Bran Castle, once said to be the home of Vlad the Impaler, the reputed inspiration for Bram Stoker’s famous Dracula. Vlad the Impaler was known for his incredible cruelty and torture, reportedly impaling tens of thousands of his enemies on stakes and leaving their bodies to rot. Today, the castle is open to the public and you can book a Halloween tour and learn [More]

Deepest Ireland is best experienced on its west coast, in the Gaeltacht — where the people speak Gaelic and the rugged villages have changed little over the generations. After exploring the rugged and remote Aran Islands, we settle into Galway, chase a friendly dolphin, and delve into Ireland in the extreme, along the Dingle Peninsula. Ringing with traditional music from its rustic pubs and dotted with prehistoric “fairy forts,” this region is something special. If you’re to fall in love with Ireland, chances are it’ll be right here.

The natural beauty of Acapulco has always been a magnet for celebrities: today it’s an affordable destination that attracts tourists from all over the world. Along with visits to the House of Masks and La Quebrada to watch the famous cliff-divers, we shop for silver and crafts in the local markets, take in the City night life, discover the hotels and local restaurants, meet one of Mexico’s top chefs, and attend the colourful folkloric show to witness the Acapulco flyers.

Set within the Black Hills in the state of South Dakota, is one of the most famous landmarks in the USA, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Four monumental portraits of the most famous American presidents have been carved into the granite and symbolize a kind of spectacular tribute to democracy. Since their unveiling in 1941, the huge faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln have created a good deal of interest. The area around Mount Rushmore is also most striking, as the Black Hills’ mountain range is a masterpiece of nature.