The Algarve coast offers 120 km (75 mi) of stunning coastline, along with perfect sunny weather. Idyllic sandy beaches backed by craggy and scenic rock formations and several seaside resort towns along the way make it perfect for a family vacation. One particular resort town for the family is the lovely Albufeira. Read on to find out what Albufeira has to offer the...
An exciting trend is seeing travelers booked on mystery trips to unknown destinations. They have no idea where they are going until the last minute. Is this the best idea ever for those who can’t decide where to go? It certainly takes away the stress of deciding where to go and what to do. Travel agents booking mystery trips for travelers Have you ever sat there...
The USA has rejoined United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), an organization that promotes education, science and culture in the world. Meanwhile, UNESCO is best known for designating iconic world heritage sites in the world. Basically, a world heritage site is a natural or cultural attraction that is considered of “outstanding...
Nestled off the coast of West Africa, Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands of Spain and a popular destination. With its beautiful scenery and idyllic black- or gold-sand beaches, the island is dominated by El Teide, the third-largest volcano in the world. Meanwhile, Tenerife is dubbed the Island of Spring for its pleasant temperatures all year round. Whether you...
Nestling on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is surrounded by mountains, evergreen forests and water. Meanwhile, the city itself offers many green spaces in its many acres of parkland. The largest city in Washington State also hosts the Microsoft and Amazon headquarters and is famous for the futuristic Space Needle, its most iconic landmark. However...
The Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) stretches through a series of towns in Málaga province to Campo de Gibraltar in Cádiz, Spain. The coast attracts many tourists each year for its endless, clean beaches, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Many beaches on the Costa del Sol and throughout Spain are honored to be Blue Flag beaches, for their cleanliness, sustainability...
Sitting just off the “toe” of Italy’s “boot,” Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island. It offers beautiful landscapes, fascinating history and plenty of culture. Among its splendors are the Cappella Palatina, a former royal chapel in Palermo, and historic sites such as the Valley of the Temples, with its monumental Doric-style Greek temples. Of course, Sicily is...
Located on the North Atlantic coast of South America, Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana has had quite the past. The country was formerly a Dutch colony until it spent some 200 years as a British colony. At that time, it was known as British Guiana, and its capital, Georgetown, is known for its British colonial architecture. This includes the...
César Manrique Foundation was formed after renowned Spanish artist, César Manrique, was killed in a car accident at the age of 73. Nowadays, travelers can explore his wonderfully artistic home, embedded in five lava bubbles in Taro de Tahiche on the island of Lanzarote. Read on to find out more about the artist and his studio and home, on which he first started work...
Romania in southeastern Europe is famous for Transylvania, a beautiful forested region hugged by the Carpathian Mountains. This area boasts well-preserved medieval towns like Sighişoara and many castles, notably Bran Castle, long associated with the legend of Dracula. However, Romania and Transylvania both have other fascinating attractions to explore, including an...