Fabulous Winter Adventure Travel Destination You’ll Love

Adventure TravelNobody likes cold and gloomy weather, and many of us try to take a little vacation to make our winter season more fun and exciting.

So, if you are thinking about adventure travel after the holiday season, there are so many fabulous winter travel destinations to choose from!

Which one should you pick?

Here is one of my favorite top travel destinations picks that I absolutely love! Read the full article…»

Discover the Most Romantic Burgh Island Hotel in Devon

Romantic hotelsIf you are thinking of touring amazing Devon you should look into cheap car hire and any money you save can be used to experience a real 1930’s “house party” in one of the most romantic hotels in the world.

Any visit to Burgh Island in Bigbury Bay, on the south coast, 18 miles south east of Plymouth is a wonderful treat, just for the natural beauty of the area.

But topping the visit with a stay at the famous Burgh Island Hotel is what dreams are made of. Read the full article…»

10 Amazing Facts About Moscow You Don’t Know

about MoscowHave you ever been to the capital of Russia Moscow?

Well, if you like to travel the world and discover new cultures, customs and traditions – Moscow is the place to go.

It is one of the most beautiful and amazing historical Eastern European cities.

By the way, Russians call it Moskva. Read the full article…»

San Diego: One of the Top Travel Destinations

San Diego beachesI just got back from my trip to San Diego located in Southern California, and I should confess: it’s one of my favorite travel destinations.

If you live on the West Coast, there is nothing better than going and spending time in this beautiful city in summer.

A lot of people living in Phoenix, Arizona, plan a getaway in summer to avoid the heat. Read the full article…»

Egypt – Exploring the Heritage of the Ancient World

Egypt is one of the most amazing and oldest civilizations in the world.

Even nowadays it still draws thousands of visitors every day.

Magnificent ancient monuments, Africa’s largest city, Cairo, Nile Cruises and the Red Sea coast are among its most popular attractions.

Here are a few interesting facts about Egypt:

Location: Egypt is located in North Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

Libya is on the west and the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea make up the eastern border.   Read the full article…»

Adventure Travel Guide to Africa

For any international traveler and adventure seeker there is one name more than any other that conjures up images of a really exotic travel.

From the Pyramids of Egypt to the Wine Lands of the Cape there is no continent so rich with spectacular variety as Africa.

This is the land of the Mountains of the Moon, famous Sahara Desert, of the Central African snow caps and Kilimanjaro.

It is the source of the Nile, thundering hooves, palm fringed coastlines, the home of the open plains, jostling dhows and exotic islands.

Africa is definitely a book that once opened can never be closed.

It is a very exotic travel destination that creeps under your skin, and if you visit it only once, you will be compelled to return. Read the full article…»

Traveling by Train

Have you ever traveled by train?

It is incredible, exciting and quite educational.

Train travel is a vestige of a slower, more relaxed time.

Today’s trains offer the world on track.

Why do I love traveling by train so much?

Because it’s the best way to kick back, put up your feet and watch the world go by: the seas and mountains of the Pacific West, the golden maples of New England in autumn or beautiful Colorado River winding through rock canyons. Read the full article…»

Grand Canyon – One of the Eight Wonders of the World

The Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful National Parks in the United States, and is considered to be one of the Eight Wonders of the World.

Grand Canyon Information:

A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. It is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and a mile deep.

Grand Canyon is unmatched throughout the world for the vistas it offers to visitors on the rim. Read the full article…»

Reasons to Visit Dubai

The architecture of the city of Dubai is absolutely breathtaking.

You can tell just by looking at the pictures below.

One of the Emirates of United Arab Emirates, Dubai is known to be one of the most progressive of the Emirates.

It showcases the best of worlds: the old and the new.

The old and the new cohabit in a harmony that is unique to this place.

One can see veils and hats, souks and malls, traditional villages and skyscrapers, dhows and luxury liners complete in sync with each other.  Read the full article…»

My Unforgettable Trip to Kiev, Ukraine

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra picture       As you might all know, originally I am from Kiev, Ukraine. 

For the past 12 years I have been living in the USA in a beautiful city of Phoenix.

I have really enjoyed the warm weather over here.

I always remember though, where I came from: my homeland Ukraine, my family and friends.

Independence Square monument in KievUnfortunately, I don’t get to go back to Kiev, my native town, very often.

In fact, I have not been there for over 6 years. So this year I was committed to make this trip happen no matter what, and go to see my family and friends.

I had only 10 days to enjoy it. 

Considering the fact that it takes more than a day to get there and a day to come back, and there are 10 hours of difference in time, 10 days does not seem like a whole a lot of time.  Read the full article…»

Dominican Republic Travel

Dominican Republic is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and is a very exotic and remote travel destination for a lot of tourists.

I went there 3 years ago and could not help but fall in love with this beautiful country with long sandy beaches, beautiful blue skies, extremely warm turquoise color water in the ocean and, most of all, nicest and friendliest local people I have ever met. Read the full article…»

Magical Abbey of Mont-St-Michel, France

This absolutely exquisite Benedictine abbey of Mont Saint Michel is one of the wonders of Europe and a major cultural and pilgrimage center from the Middle Ages.

Scientifically-speaking Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal isle. This means that when the tide is low the mount is connected to the mainland, to Lower Normandy, by a narrow strip of land.

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Introduction to South America: Brazil

Quick Facts about Brazil:

Head of State: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Government: Federal Republic

Area: 8,456,510 sq km (about the size of the continental United States)

Number of times the Brazilian football team has won the World Cup: five - 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002

Capital: Brasilia

Largest cities: São Paulo, 18,333,000 (metro. area), 10,927,985 (city proper); Rio de Janeiro, 11,469,000 (metro. area), 6,094,183 (city proper); Salvador, 2,590,400; Belo Horizonte, 2,347,500; Recife, 1,485,500; Porto Alegre, 1,372,700

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Visit St. Petersburg – the Venice of the North

famous monuments of RussiaLet me introduce you to St. Petersburg - Russia’s greatest historical and cultural treasure.

Saint Petersburg (Cанкт-Петербург which reads Sankt Peterburg in Russian) is Russia’s famous Northern Capital also called “The Venice of the North”. 

Virtually unharmed by the 1930-50s period of Stalinist reconstruction, city of St. Petersburg is crowded with splendid palaces, impressive historical monuments, tree-lined avenues and beautiful bridges.

St. Petersburg is a relatively young city, by both Russian and European standards, and was only founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great. Despite its short life so far, Petersburg (Петербург in Russian ) has a rich and exciting history. Read the full article…»

South America Travel Destinations: Argentina

Why Travel to Argentina?

This huge country, second only to Brazil in South America, contains climates ranging from tropical jungle thru desert and

snow-capped Andes to barren Patagonia and the end of the world, containing some of the world’s most stunning natural wonders and a wide selection of activities to enjoy. 

Read the full article…»

Intriguing Travel Destination: Monte Carlo, Monaco

Monaco is the second smallest independent state in the world (after the Vatican), and is almost entirely urban.

Monte Carlo is not the capital of Monaco, but a government district.

The country is divided into four areas: Monaco-Ville (the old city), the Condamine (port quarter), Monte-Carlo (business and recreation), and Fontvieille (recreation and light industry).

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Taj Mahal – the Monument of Love (One of the Eight Wonders of the World)

Taj Mahal, India,  is regarded as one of the Eight Wonders of the World.

And to think these days men get away with giving flowers and chocolates to their wives…

A monument of love built by an inconsolable emperor, Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz, the Taj Mahal is perhaps best experienced in moonlight.   The world’s most photographed monument…

Read the full article…»

Discover the Beauty of Yellowstone National Park

I used to live in Montana, and had an opportunity of a life time to go and see  Yellowstone National Park. 

It is hard to describe what an amazing and intriguing and at the same time naturally beautiful place this is.

I have never seen anything like it before…

Even if it’s not on the list, I would still consider it one of the Natural Wonders of the World.  

People from all over the world come to see this incredible National Park.

When I was there, I had a feeling I was on a different planet. Read the full article…»

Travel Guide to Australia

I always wanted to go to Australia that is one of the most beautiful and unique countries.

It has got so many outstanding places to visit that it would be difficult to choose among them.

Here are some interesting facts about Australia that you might not know.

Read the full article…»

China – Favorite Travel Destination

I have been always fond of traveling, and China seemed to be an intriguing country, and a perfect place to go and experience a totally different culture that has a 4,000 year history.

China is a land of great diversity and fascinating in a variety of ways: language, culture, history, people, calendar etc.

Discover an incredible amount of historical and enigmatic places to see in China: from the Great Wall of China to the Forbidden City, from the Temple of Heaven to the Qing Dynasty…

In this article you will get acquainted with ancient, interesting and fun facts about China, and also will find out about the top four travel destinations in China, the “Golden Route”, Chinese cuisine and much more…

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