Dear Traveler, Should you be wandering around Europe, in search of wild, beautiful places, with rich history and engaging activities, you will find such a captivating area in its very heart. Ancient Celtic ruins, glorious medieval castles, unique natural landscapes, awe-inspiring stone sculptures, and intriguing cultural events are waiting for…
Yes, a good book can take you on fantastic journeys through different times and places. Imagine though finding or reading a good book in a venerable old library, one so impressive that almost seems mystical. Here is a list of Europe’s beautiful libraries that will take your breath away from…
Koh Samui Island and Koh Phangan Island are two of the most visited islands in Thailand. Both are located in the Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. The travel distance between them is 115.5 kilometers. A ferry route connects the two islands via Sonserm, which operates several times a week around…
The opportunity of traveling to Hong Kong should be animated with a visit to Lantau Island, the largest island in the Chinese region. Because of its indigenous forests, Lantau is often referred to as “the lungs of Hong Kong”. So if you are a nature lover, this could be the…
Bamiyan Valley is situated in the region of Hazarajat, central Afghanistan, at an altitude of about 2500 m. With an outstanding history and a strategic placement in the Middle East, the Bamiyan Valley is considered as one of the most visited places in Afghanistan. The main reason that most people…
The Cave City of Vardzia is a house of religious retirement, also referred to as a cave monastery, located near Aspindza, towards the southern end of Georgia. Queen Tamar founded the cave monastery in the year of 1185, back when the building was used as a protection shelter against the…
In the 9th century, an ascetic group of hermit monks moved to ancient stones and lived in hollows and fissures, believing in a salvation from the invaders and a much “closer” connection with God. They named these rock towers “Meteora” which in Greek language means “suspended in the air” or…
Angkor Wat is a fascinating complex of Hindu temples located in Cambodia and represents an important national symbol. Built in the early 12th century in honor of the king Suryavarman II, it is world renowned for its architecture and impressive size. To be able to appreciate what this incredible building means to the inhabitants…