Travel

Tunisia is located only a few kilometers away from Sicily and the Roman influence is still very obvious. In 800BC the Punic Tunis was only a small town in the shadow of Carthage. Today, Tunis is a modern city with 1.2 Million Inhabitants and wWhere ever we look we see the Tunisian flag. The five columns of Islam, the state religion of Tunisia, are Symbolized by a pentacle. The Muslims believe in God Being the only one Being and His prophet Mohammad. The teaching of Allah calls the faithful to pray, to fast, to give alms and to make pilgrimage [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.    

Purpose built as Australia’s capital city, Canberra is a 3-hour drive from both the snowy mountains and the beautiful beaches of New South Wales. It is a city which honours Australia’s past and shapes its future.  

Funchal is the capital of the Atlantic island of Madeira and is situated in a natural, picturesque bay, surrounded by steep mountain slopes.  

With so much to see and do at Walt Disney World, it can be easy to miss some of the magic that’s hidden in plain sight.  

Portland, Oregon’s largest little city, is a bastion of creative living, excellent food and devotion to the great outdoors.  

The stretch of Turquoise Coast running south and west of the gateway city of Antalya, known in ancient times as Lycia, is one of the most refreshingly undeveloped in the Mediterranean. This is due in no small part to the region’s rugged mountains, many of which plunge straight into a startlingly blue sea. This video gives you a snapshot of Turkey’s turquoise coast, from ancient castles to secluded coves and ancient cities to modern resorts.  

Orlando is sometimes nicknamed “The Theme Park Capital of the World”, as it is best known for the Walt Disney World Resort. Whether visiting Disney or Universal there are so many great things to do in Orlando.